Events
Wednesday, September 17
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, September 17
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Call
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, September 17
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
Wednesday, September 17
3:30pm - 4:15pm
This meeting has been cancelled. We hope to see you in October!
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... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, September 17
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Beavertail Association Annual Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, September 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, September 18
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, September 18
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The library will be closing at 2:00 p.m on Thursday, September 18 for a staff meeting and training. We will reopen on Friday, September 19 at 9:00 a.m.
We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, September 22
9:00am - 8:00pm
September Grab & Go Craft for Adults - This program is full! Thank you for your interest.
Harvest Leaf Bowls
Registration opens one week prior to the program, on Monday, September 15. Spots limited - be sure to claim... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, September 22
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, September 22
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, September 22
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, September 22
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: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, September 23
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, September 23
1:30pm - 4:00pm
BitterSweet
PG-13 | 84 minutes | Comedy | Romance
Roman Adaine, Bruce Adel, Amani Atkinson
Directed by Steven Martini
The story of a father on the verge of losing his family to a government system that sees him as the root... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, September 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ready for a night of laughs, snacks, and a little friendly competition? Our awesome Teen Advisory Board is throwing a Bingo Night just for grown-ups—and you're invited! Come hang out, play some bingo, and support our teens as they show off their... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, September 23
6:15pm - 7:45pm
Tree Stewards
If you love trees, this course is for you. Whether you are a novice tree caregiver or a seasoned pro, our Tree Stewards course provides an in-depth look at tree care.! You’ll not only increase your knowledge of and appreciation for... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, September 24
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, September 24
3:15pm - 5:00pm
The Wild Robot
2024 | PG | 1 hour 41 minutes
Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy
Directed by Chris Sanders
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, September 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, September 24
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... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, September 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Jamestown Fire Department's Community Outreach and Support Team (JFD COAST) is pleased to host:
More Than Sad is a program that teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems; initiate a conversation... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, September 25
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, September 26
9:00am - 11:30am
3-4 league officers will meet to make plans for league annual meeting
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Saturday, September 27
11:00am - 1:30pm
Meet Local Leaders to Learn More About Scouting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, September 27
11:00am - 1:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Present:
“The Devil Never Sleeps: Climate risk and resiliency in an age of disasters” Discussion with Professor Juliette Kayyem
Saturday, September 27 | 11:00 a.m. | Library... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, September 29
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, September 29
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, September 29
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: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, September 30
1:30pm - 4:00pm
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
Tuesday, September 30
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Live and Learn
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Tuesday, September 30
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Monthly membership meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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.
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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: Sydney Wright Room
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
Tuesday, October 07
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chamber monthly board meeting
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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