Summer at Williams Library
Written by:
Sarah Meyer
Williams Library events and programs are offered at no charge and are open to the public. Registration is not required, and a library card is not necessary to participate in library events and programs.
2026 Summer Reading Program
All ages are invited to join the free Josephine Community Library Summer Reading Program from June 13 to August 9. To join and earn prizes, register beginning June 1 online at josephinelibrary.org/summer-reading-program or at a branch in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, or Wolf Creek.
Featured events
Visit josephinelibrary.org/calendar to learn about weekly special events at all library branches during the Summer Reading Program for all ages.
Summer Reading Program Kick-off party. Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party on Saturday, June 13, at two locations:
Williams branch, 1-2 pm: crafts, snacks, and Summer Reading Program registration.
Herb Pharm Picnic in the Garden, 10 am-2 pm: Storybook Walk and giveaways.
Bugs-R-Us. 10–11 am, Saturday, June 20.
Neighborhood Heroes Story Squad. Meet the Williams General Store owner at the Williams Branch. 11 am-noon, Friday, July 17.
Pollinator Pals. 10-11 am, Saturday, August 1.
Weekly crafts. Every Saturday during open hours.
Looking to support the library?
One of the best ways to help is simply to use it—every item you check out or suggest strengthens the library and helps shape a collection that reflects community interests. Explore the online catalog at josephinelibrary.org to discover a wide selection of books, magazines, ebooks, and audiobooks.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Suggest a new purchase for the library collection. Start at josephinelibrary.org/catalog/suggest-a-purchase.
Declaration 250: Reading with Lois
Read together with former Oregon History Teacher of the Year Lois MacMillan as our community explores "The American Revolution and the Fate of the World" by Richard Bell in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Book copies are available for checkout at the library and were provided through support from Oregon Humanities.
Join us Thursday, September 3 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Grants Pass branch for a community book discussion.
For details, more information, and opportunities to explore 250 years of American ideals through books, archives, and resources that shaped the Declaration of Independence and continue to influence us, visit josephinelibrary.org. Then, from the Education/Research menu, select the Declaration 250 subject guide.
This program is made possible in part by a grant from Oregon Humanities.
Pacifica Gardens Park Pass
Grab a book and a park pass for a quiet afternoon of reading at Pacifica Gardens. The Pacifica Pass is one of several county and state park passes available for checkout with a library card through the Library of Things at Josephine Community Library. This scenic spot, once a recording studio and venue for musician Steve Miller in the 1970s and 1980s, offers a unique blend of rock history and nature.
Williams Library hours
Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday, 1-6 pm
Friday, 11 am-6 pm
For more information about the Josephine Community Library Foundation or library building projects, visit jclfoundation.org or contact Executive Director Rebecca Stoltz at rstoltz@josephinelibrary.org or 541-476-0571 ext. 200.
Sarah Meyer
Communication Coordinator