it's a nice system in general. BUT: I'm an ebook reader and the Library has done an unfortunate…read morething with their change to making books available from its system only. This means very long wait times for their 1-2 copies of ebooks. Previously the system was part of an Oregon consortium which gave us access to multiple copies of ebooks held by libraries from most of the state. The waits were usually tolerable. I very much regret this change, especially since more and more people want ebooks. (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/03/05/oregon-libraries-see-growing-demand-for-digital-books/ ) Grr!

Was visiting from out of town and brought our 11 month old to the library. They have a wonderful…read morechildren's section. The children's section of the library has its own family restrooms with changing table. Clean and very convenient for changing a baby. There is an entire section towards the back of the children's room that's purely a play area. The play area is filled with toys and great for little ones even under two years old. Our 11 month old spent an hour playing in the toy area and he had a blast. There's a busy board on the wall and all kinds of toys even appropriate for his age. I was blown away by the amount of toys. It's not the cleanest play area but definitely worth a visit if you have a little one. Of note, there seem to be a lot of homeless people in the area. There was a security guard at the library which was reassuring. Will definitely visit again if in the area.

Very nice library--and quite unexpected from such a small town. There's a nice reading corner with…read morecomfortable chairs in the kids section, and a fun train table for little kids. Computers are available for public use. A cart in the lobby offers FREE books. The bathrooms are clean. Community rooms are available for reserve. Bike racks are by the front door. There is an adjacent nice grassy area and a cool little playground out front. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

I love this cozy Jackson County library location. Staff is always super helpful and the kids love…read morethe children's activity corner with the big windows looking at the green mountains.

Cutest library ever, so happy when I saw the coloring stuff just out! The perfect size and perfect…read moreamount of books.

A beautiful small library with a great collection of DVDs. Its veranda looks at a small grove of…read morePonderosa Pine that provide summer shade. Part of Jackson County Library Services.

A cultural hot spot in Oregon…read more We stopped by the City of Ashland mainly because we saw a roadside attraction we Googled and supposedly it's a public fountain that spouts "health water" from a nearby spring. After walking around Lithia Park we actually found it on Main Street near an information booth. There are 8 spouts with signs all around reading "Out of Order." LoL oh well... I guess, the Lithia water fountain is more of an oddity than for the water's supposed health benefits. In our search for that Natural Lithia Water Fountain we also happened to find Mix Bakeshop. I purchased a few pastries which we enjoyed on our drive back to California. We also stumbled upon a historic park in the heart of downtown Ashland -- Lithia Park. We only saw a little bit of the 93-acre park but it had ponds, fountains, gardens (including a Japanese Garden) and hiking trails. Its huge! Ashland OR was on our way home to California when we took Interstate 5. It is about 18 miles from the California/Oregon border. Last but not least... Ashland is home to the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Happy travels! Review #3267

A bit of Georgetown, Carmel & Sausalito all wrapped up in one…read more.. SITREP ...but much smaller and more boutique, because we are talking about Ashland of course - this is the gig when with friends doing our road warrior I-5 roadtrippin on our way up to & back from Portland and Seattle on travel-junkets. THE SETUP It's nice to take a few hours and pop into Ashland, OR and hit some off the very cool stops in the downtown area: DINING & DRINK The delicious eateries, bakeries and restaurants they have all along the main drag (literally "Main St."), and along the side streets from Main St., including: * The Mix Sweet Shop - excellent bakery & pastries * The Greanleaf Restaurant, replete with fantastic vegan options * Lost Brasserie & Bar - elegant evening dining with stellar soups & seafood dishes LITHIA PARK A beautiful lush park full of green lawns, duck ponds, and hiking areas. SHAKESPEARIAN FESTIVAL Of course, Ashland is internationally renown for it's extensive collection of theaters and theater-companies both resident & visiting theater groups, promoting the dramas, comedies & dramedies of my favorite English Bard..........Monty Python! No no, I KID, I KID. But always fun to see the theater runs and enjoy not only Shakespeare, but many other play by talented writers in this community. THE LOWDOWN A great community with a lot of artistic flare, style and cuisines.

Love you. Me and my friends my teacher have fun on the the Charlie rides today at schoolread more

This was once the train depot back in 1891, although I'm not sure if it was the same building. Now,…read moreit is a very modest visitors center with a friendly woman and a bunch of brochures. We asked her for some help finding a bakery and while sadly there isn't one anymore, she tried to find us some place where we could get some bread. On top of that, she was knowledgable about what had happened to an old bakery from the town. There's also a lot of parking in the area, so it's a good spot to start a quick walk through this old boom town.

A private buisness located near a rustic public venue of an open airy barn house style market place…read moreassociated with orchard laborors who harvest fresh fruits growing a craft of elitely unique wines and blends. Their on site spacious tasting room opens Friday afternoons and local musicians, libations vendors gather here to enjoy the views, the weather, the clear air, and celebrations of life.

Like the idyllic setting for a wedding in September. Plenty of privacy and easy parking. Sorry to…read moresay not many indoor venues can compare to a nice outdoor afternoon and evening next to a winery and orchard. Thankfully, there are also cottages on the property to rent for getting the wedding party ready, etc.

The tour of the Schmidt House Museum is excellent, and the research library is top notch.read more

A great place to research the history of Grants Pass and Josephine County is the Josephine County…read moreHistorical Society. It is staffed by local citizens who volunteer because of a love for the area and can always use help. They have a wealth of knowledge about the area and are truly public spirited, dedicated individuals who watch over an invaluable public trust. Anyone who moves to Grants Pass, OR and Josephine County, OR does so because they want to! No one moves to such a beautiful country because they have no other choice. We're proud of our history and want newcomers to be also.

Hanley Farm is one of those local historic places that has a lot going for it but doesn't seem to…read morelive up to its potential. It is scenic, a great location, ample parking on site or nearby, but more often than not the gate is locked and they are closed. They have been hosting seasonal events lately - a scarecrow festival, a wreath making day this weekend - but they seem to have a scaled down volunteer staff to coincide with the limited hours. It's too bad! This place could be a great spot for the community.

Things have looked up over the past few years! This month there are two popular, annual events…read moreplanned - May 9 & 10, Heritage Plant & Garden sale, with special treats for Mother on Mother's day. Plus, scavenger hunt, food, historic Hanley House tours, garden tours, etc. Then, May 30, the Children's Heritage Fair; the entire family will enjoy stories, food, Heritage animals, crafts, etc. Then, June 20, 2015, the farm is hosting the Artists Day and Crafts fair. In July Living History Day. Learn more about on-going events at the farm on Facebook and our SOHS Website . Also, the farm is available for weddings, private parties, etc. Call the Southern Oregon History Center for information - (541) 773-6536 x202.