Author: Alma McCarty (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Intellectual Clearinghouse, operated by the State Library of Oregon, has tracked the number of books and materials challenged since 1987. This year, libraries and schools across the state reported more ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – In early May, a Klamath County Library book club was canceled, after complaints from residents. They were upset about a book being featured by the club called, ‘No More Police: A Case for Abolition.’ The library ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Josephine Community Library Foundation has exceeded its latest crowdfunding goal. In 2020, the library foundation signed an option to buy the block between 6th and 7th Streets and J and K Streets for a little ...
MEDFORD, ORE. – Two more ‘little free libraries’ are coming to Medford city parks. They will be installed in Donahue Frohnmayer and Fichner Mainwaring park. The city said the local movement was inspired by Danny Milligan when he installed a ...
JACKSON CO., Ore. — The Jackson County Library Services is bracing for the peak of the Omicron surge, expected early February. In an emergency meeting on Friday, the board discussed possible closures — not because of COVID-19 itself — but ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Josephine Community Library said it is inviting adults and teens to a virtual series celebrating Oregon authors during the month of November. During each session, participants will enjoy excerpts from the published works of authors ...
JACKSON CO., Ore. — The next time you head to the library, you won’t only have to choose between the newest nonfiction and fiction books. You can now check out a portable cooktop through the Jackson County Library Services’ ‘Library ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The annual library summer reading event program is rolling along and it runs through August 31st. This summer’s theme is “Readers are Leaders.” It’s for people of any age and you can track your minutes or total ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —After over a year of being closed due to the pandemic, the Southern Oregon Historical Society is reopening its library June 1st. It contains one of Oregon’s largest collections of historic literature and photographs. The research library and ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Josephine Community Library is announcing some new COVID updates for its facilities. The library said book drops will now be open at all four library branches. This comes after the Centers for Disease Control and ...