This listing of area storytimes runs every second weekend. To make changes in an existing listing, or to add a new listing, contact Kathleen Alaks at 541-474-3815 or kalaks@thedailycourier.com.
Josephine County
AFTER SCHOOL STORYTIME, 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. School-age children explore art, gardening, science, sign language and history. Free; 541-476-0571, ext. 107.
BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for songs, rhymes and play with others. Free; Kelly Carter, 541-956-2059, ext. 4726 or Bo Alderton, 541-474-3101, ext. 232.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME, noon-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. Families hear stories told in English and Spanish. Free; 541-476-0571.
FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction. Baby-parent group. Free; 541-592-4778.
FIRST STEPS STORYTIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. A lap-sit reading group for children 2 and younger, focusing on what new parents can do to help young children become aware and comfortable with books and language. Free; 541-476-0571, ext. 107.
ILLINOIS VALLEY STORYTIME, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction. Free; 541-592-4778.
K-9 READING BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. Children in kindergarten through third grade read to trained and registered therapy dogs. Free; 541-476-0571.
MORNING STORYTIME & CRAFT, 11:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. For preschoolers. Free; 541-476-0571.
SENSATIONAL STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, April 3-June 5, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass. Interactive storytime with books and songs, sensory-focused art activity, play circle, for children 2-4 with special needs; parent or caregiver must attend; advance registration required; contact Danielle McCrea, 541-956-2059, ext. 4739 or danielle_mccrea@soesd.k12.or.us.
SMEDES STORYTIME, 1-2 p.m. Sundays, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass. Marty Smedes reads and tells stories for children. Free; 541-476-3132.
SMEDES STORYTIME, 3:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Jelly Donut, Seventh and Hillcrest, Grants Pass. Marty Smedes reads and tells stories for children. Free; 541-479-0586.
SPRING STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon March 15, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction. Stories, play time, songs, activities for ages 2-4. Free; 541-592-4778.
WILLIAMS STORYTIME, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fridays, Williams Library, 20695 Williams Highway. Stories and a craft. Free; 541-846-7020.
WOLF CREEK STORYTIME, 2:45 to 4 p.m. second Wednesday, Wolf Creek Library, 102 Ruth Ave., Wolf Creek. Free; 541-866-2606.
YMCA STORYTIME, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass. Read picture books then do activity. Free, parents must stay; 541-474-0001.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate. Storytime for pre-schoolers, with an adult. Free; 541-846-7346.
BABIES & WOBBLERS STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River. Storytime for children 3 and younger, with an adult. Free; 541-864-8850.
EASTER EGG HUNT PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m.-noon March 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. Stories, rhymes, songs, craft making and decorating paper baskets for a library Easter egg hunt. Free; 541-774-8678.
MEDFORD STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford. Stories followed by an activity, Free, 541-858-0203.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River. Storytime for pre-schoolers, with an adult. Free; 541-864-8850.