Adult Events
Monday, June 02
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
Monday, June 02
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
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Tuesday, June 03
1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Penguin Lessons
PG-13 | 1 hour 51 minutes | Drama
Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bruno Blas
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, June 04
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!
Thursday, June 05
9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting of the Circulation Working Group.
Saturday, June 07
9:30am - 12:00pm
Spring Mushroom Hunting in Rhode Island
Guided walk class with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Saturday, June 7th at 9.30 a.m.
Meet at the library before heading to Parker Farm.
Recommended for adults and... Read More
Capacity: 15/35
Monday, June 09
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
Monday, June 09
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, June 09
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
Tuesday, June 10
1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Ballad of Wallis Island
PG-13 | 1 hour 39 minutes | Comedy | Drama | Music
Tom Basden,Tim Key, Sian Clifford
Directed by James Griffiths
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, June 11
4:00pm - 8:00pm
The library will be closing early on Wednesday, June 11th at 4:00 pm in order to accommodate for a JPL staff meeting.
We will be re-opening on Thursday, June 12th at 9:00 am.
Thank you for your understanding as we gear up for summer at the library!
Wednesday, June 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Saturday, June 14
9:00am - 12:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library are pleased to sponsor a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the library, 26 North Road.
Residents may bring up to three boxes of... Read More
Monday, June 16
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
Monday, June 16
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
Tuesday, June 17
1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Friend
PG-13 | 1 hour 39 minutes | Comedy | Drama | Music
Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire
Directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel
When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, June 18
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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Saturday, June 21
9:00am - 12:00pm
E-Waste Recycling by Indie Cycle LLC
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. @Jamestown Philomenian Library (26 North Road)
Items accepted at NO charge: Computers, laptops, monitors, routers, PDA's, cell phones,... Read More
Monday, June 23
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
Monday, June 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, June 23
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
Wednesday, June 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, June 25
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 you... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, June 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm
In this needle felting workshop, learn the art of sculpting wool fibers into delightful, three-dimensional creations. You will be guided step-by-step, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for crafters of all levels.
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Capacity: 0/20
Monday, June 30
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
Monday, June 30
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as One Up Games turns the Meeting Hall into a playable-museum arcade with various retro gaming consoles and video games. Program runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Registrants are welcome to drop in and leave at their leisure.
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Capacity: 0/100
Monday, June 30
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