Josephine Co. libraries returning to curbside services due to COVID-19

Jenna King August 17, 2021

Last Updated: August 17, 2021

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. —COVID-19 is impacting the library system in Josephine County. Now, all branches have returned to curbside pick-up service.

The change is due to a COVID-19 exposure at the Grants Pass branch, and the increased spread of the Delta variant in Josephine County.

The library has reported the exposure to the Josephine County Public Health Department. All library programs and meeting room use are now suspended.

“There were other staff members who were exposed to this person, possibly other community members, so between that and the spread of the Delta variant here in Josephine County we made the decision,” said Brandace Rojo, with the Josephine Community Library.

Book return drop boxes will remain open.

Curbside pick-up service is on Fridays and Saturdays, from noon to 4 p-m.

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Jenna King is the 6pm and 11pm anchor for NBC5 News. Jenna is a Burbank, CA native. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sports Business. During her time at Oregon she was part of the student-run television station, Duck TV. She also grew her passion for sports through her internship with the PAC 12 Network. When Jenna is not in the newsroom you can find her rooting for her hometown Dodgers, exploring the outdoors or binging on the latest Netflix release.