Events
Monday, July 28
10:30am - 11:30am
Rusty Pens Writing & Storytelling Workshop
Activate your inner writer and share your memories and life experiences. This creative writing workshop is designed to elicit reflections on your own stories, as well as sharing new ideas. Beginners are... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 28
4:30pm - 6:45pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This magic act delights audiences of any age! With the help of his sidekicks, Presto the Rabbit and Flutter the Fish, Russ has captivated crowds for over 30 years with his modern take on classic tricks.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 29
11:10am - 12:10pm
Italian tutoring
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Tuesday, July 29
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Clue (1985)
Special showing ahead of the interactive 80's THEMED murder mystery event on juLY 30th! visit jplri.org for more info.
PG-13 | 1 hour 34 minutes | Whodunnit | Comedy
Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Blindfolded participants will see how many foods they can identify by taste, which flavor of chip is best, and which Oreo wins fan favorite. ... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, July 29
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce monthly board meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, July 29
11:00am - 12:00pm
tutoring
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, July 30
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
Join Colleen and Erin for stories and songs! We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through books, music, and movement in a relaxed and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, July 30
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Recommended for independent readers in grades 3 & 4
Join Colleen & Erin for Snacks & Stories: Book Club for Grades 3 & 4. We meet after-school, once-a-month, to chat about books over snacks.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, July 30... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, July 30
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Get your neon ready for this blast from the past! Enjoy a nostalgic night of 80's lingo, decor, and outfits. Oh, and of course... a murder!
Join the Jamestown Philomenian Library on Wednesday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. for "Like, oh my gosh...... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, July 31
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
A story time featuring books, finger rhymes, and interactive songs. We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through stories,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, July 31
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us each Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Let's LEGO Club is for builders of all skill-levels. Leave your LEGOs at home; we provide the materials. You provide the imagination! All materials must stay in the library, so bring a camera to... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, August 04
9:00am - 8:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play at Home" Grab & Go Craft
Assorted Grab & Go Crafts
Registration opens one week prior to the program, on Monday, July 28. Spots limited... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, August 04
10:30am - 11:30am
Rusty Pens Writing & Storytelling Workshop
Activate your inner writer and share your memories and life experiences. This creative writing workshop is designed to elicit reflections on your own stories, as well as sharing new ideas. Beginners are... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, August 04
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, August 04
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Brandon Morgan from Midsummer Games for this original Star Wars RPG Adventure.
Jabba is dead. His seat on the Hutt High Council is empty, and many eye it for themselves. While the ganglords are busy with their politics, pirates and... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, August 04
4:30pm - 6:45pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, August 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dave returns with his animal menagerie! You will have the opportunity to hold turtles, snakes, lizards, and small mammals. Enjoy the excitement of nature in this immersive experience. ... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, August 05
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 06
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
Join Colleen and Erin for stories and songs! We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through books, music, and movement in a relaxed and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 06
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Readers of all ages who complete the 2025 Summer reading Challenge our invited to our Finale party, where the grand prize winner will be announced. Completionists will receive an email with complete details!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 06
5:30pm - 7:45pm
Open to all Jamestown residents, this is just a group of people who love to knit, crochet or enjoy any non-messy fiber related craft. Come and spend a few hours with us and enjoy conversation and fiber!
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, August 07
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
A story time featuring books, finger rhymes, and interactive songs. We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through stories,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, August 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us each Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Let's LEGO Club is for builders of all skill-levels. Leave your LEGOs at home; we provide the materials. You provide the imagination! All materials must stay in the library, so bring a camera to... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, August 11
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed on Monday, August 11th for Victory Day and will reopen Tuesday, August 12th, at 9:00 AM.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, August 12
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, August 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Details to follow
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, August 12
4:00pm - 4:30pm
The Jamestown Teen Advisory Board (TAB) consists of enthusiastic teens in grades 9-12 who are eager to take on leadership roles within the library. TAB members act as liaisons between their peers and the library, ensuring that teen interests are... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, August 12
7:00pm - 7:45pm
The JHS Annual Meeting with speaker/filmmaker Nick Francis who will show his 17 min. documentary, "The Last Azorean Whalemen." Expect 75 or so attendees. Will serve cookies and coffee/tea.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 13
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
Join Colleen and Erin for stories and songs! We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through books, music, and movement in a relaxed and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 13
11:00am - 8:00pm
Set up for the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) book sale at the library.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, August 14
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library. We'll be selling hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and various media.
Thursday, August 14: 9am-5pm
Friday, August 15: 9am-... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, August 14
12:00pm - 2:00pm
1 - On - 1 Tech Support
Sign up for a 30-minute slot for 1 - on - 1 tech help with Michael from ATEL.
Please email Emma (emma@jplri.org) or call (401) 423-7280 to reserve... Read More
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Friday, August 15
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library. We'll be selling hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and various media.
Thursday, August 14: 9am-5pm
Friday, August 15: 9am-... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, August 16
9:00am - 2:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library. We'll be selling hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and various media.
Thursday, August 14: 9am-5pm
Friday, August 15: 9am-... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, August 16
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reading event
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, August 18
9:00am - 5:00pm
Breaking down the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) book sale at the library.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, August 18
10:30am - 11:30am
Rusty Pens Writing & Storytelling Workshop
Activate your inner writer and share your memories and life experiences. This creative writing workshop is designed to elicit reflections on your own stories, as well as sharing new ideas. Beginners are... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, August 18
4:30pm - 6:45pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, August 19
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Solé for a fun and interactive story time. This bilingual program introduces children (ages 0 to 5 years) to Spanish through stories, songs, and dance.
No registration is required; all story times are held in the Meeting Hall.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, August 19
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 20
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
Join Colleen and Erin for stories and songs! We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through books, music, and movement in a relaxed and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, August 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dewey's Readers
Non-Fiction Book Group with Retired Librarian Deborah Homer
Third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM
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Event Location: Green Conference Room
Thursday, August 21
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver
A story time featuring books, finger rhymes, and interactive songs. We focus on early literacy, gross motor skills, and socialization through stories,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, August 21
10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, August 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us each Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Let's LEGO Club is for builders of all skill-levels. Leave your LEGOs at home; we provide the materials. You provide the imagination! All materials must stay in the library, so bring a camera to... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, August 25
10:30am - 11:30am
Rusty Pens Writing & Storytelling Workshop
Activate your inner writer and share your memories and life experiences. This creative writing workshop is designed to elicit reflections on your own stories, as well as sharing new ideas. Beginners are... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room