Events
Tuesday, September 30
5:30pm - 7:45pm
F1: The Movie
PG-13 | 150 minutes | Car Action | Drama
Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem
Directed by Joseph Kosinski
A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 01
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, October 01
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Recommended for middle school readers, grades 5-8
Join Colleen & Erin for our One More Chapter Book Club. We meet after school, once a month, to discuss traditional, novel-style chapter books. Snacks and activity will be provided.
... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 01
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, October 02
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, October 02
3:30pm - 4:15pm
For children in grades 1 & 2 who are learning to read independently!
Join Colleen & Erin for My First Book Club. We meet after school, once a month, to read a story together and complete a story-related activity. A snack will be provided. ... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 04
11:00am - 12:00pm
Come take a trip to Poppi's Planet — where mindfulness and wonder come to life while exploring big feelings!
Join Poppi and her puppet friends on an adventure using our imaginations to celebrate our unique selves! To learn... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 04
2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present:
Authors' Corner: A Mini-Hyde Park
October 4 | 2:00 p.m. | Library Meeting Hall
Join us for a small-scale literary festival fashioned after the Authors' Corner in Hyde Park, London where anyone is free... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 06
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, October 06
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, October 06
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Let’s LEGO Club
Join us after school each Monday 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... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 06
4:15pm - 6:30pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 06
6:30pm - 7:45pm
monthly meeting of Jamestown Democrats
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 07
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Freaky Friday
PG | 1 hour 37 minutes | Comedy | Feel-Good
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon
Directed by Mark Waters
Tess and her daughter, Anna, do not get along. However, things take a turn when, in a freak... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 07
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Drop-In Genealogy
5:30 - 7:30 the first Tuesday of every month in the Sydney Wright Room.
Bring your notes, laptop, questions, or just come by to get assistance with your research.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 08
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
Thursday, October 09
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
Friday, October 10
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Come hang out and play chess in a relaxed, no-pressure setting! Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned strategist, this is your space to enjoy the game your way. No lessons, no tournaments—just casual matches and friendly fun. Bring a buddy... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
“Revolutionary Communities," hosted by the RI State Archives and RI250. The pop-up showcase features 18th century documents highlighting RI’s role in the American Revolution.
Details to come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
Details to Come!
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 11
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 13
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for the holiday - Monday, October 13. We will re-open on Tuesday, October 14.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 14
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, October 14
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Freaky Friday
PG | 1 hour 37 minutes | Comedy | Feel-Good
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon
Directed by Mark Waters
Tess and her daughter, Anna, do not get along. However, things take a turn when, in a freak... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 14
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Live and Learn
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Kokedama Workshop
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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
Wednesday, October 15
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, October 15
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
Click ... Read More
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, October 15
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.
To join Snacks & Stories: Book... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, October 16
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
Friday, October 17
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Come hang out and play chess in a relaxed, no-pressure setting! Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned strategist, this is your space to enjoy the game your way. No lessons, no tournaments—just casual matches and friendly fun. Bring a buddy... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 18
10:00am - 11:30am
Registration for this program opens on Wednesday, October 1
Laura Wolfe is back with her squad of tarantulas on Saturday, October 18, at 10:00 AM. Join us for this all-ages program in the meeting room to learn about each tarantula's... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 18
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 20
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, October 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, October 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Let’s LEGO Club
Join us after school each Monday 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... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 20
4:15pm - 6:30pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 21
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Freaky Friday
PG | 1 hour 37 minutes | Comedy | Feel-Good
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon
Directed by Mark Waters
Tess and her daughter, Anna, do not get along. However, things take a turn when, in a freak... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 21
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 22
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, October 22
3:15pm - 5:00pm
Hocus Pocus
1993 | PG | 1 hour 35 minutes
Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy
Directed by Kenny Ortega
Bette Midler | Sarah Jessica Parker | Kathy Najimy | Omri Katz | Thora Birch
No registration... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, October 22
4:00 p.m.
Sydney Wright Room
How it Works:
Sign up for a recipe from this month’s book selection (email emma@jplri.org)
Bring the dish... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, October 23
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
Friday, October 24
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Come hang out and play chess in a relaxed, no-pressure setting! Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned strategist, this is your space to enjoy the game your way. No lessons, no tournaments—just casual matches and friendly fun. Bring a buddy... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 27
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