Our libraries

Who's Using the Libraries

With more foot traffic than our local post office, more than 22,000 items are checked out from the libraries in Josephine County each month. On any given day, about 10,000 library books are out in the community.

Patrons also check out items from the “Library of Things,” films on DVD, and audiobook CDs. They download from more than 45,000 popular eBooks. They search information from dozens of reliable online resources.

At least a third of our residents don’t have their own computer or Internet access. In a year, more than 15,000 computer sessions are logged by library patrons, and about 42,750 patron devices connect to the library’s wireless network.

With a full spectrum of programs and services, our libraries in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek have something for everyone. The library is a safe place where parents can come with their children, where job seekers can build their resume and review openings, where retired people can socialize, and where groups can learn and create in spaces where everyone is welcome.

Did you know?

About 250 people get new library cards each month.