The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library during the town's holiday stroll. We'll be selling giftable books (like-new condition) for the holidays, as well as serving light refreshments throughout the day. We'll even have a gift wrapping station so that your book purchases are ready to give to the recipient!
All proceeds benefit the JPL.
The library will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m.
What Our Constitution Says About Elections
Discussion with Christopher Parker, Associated Professor, Pre-Law Advisor, and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Rhode Island
Saturday, November 16 | 11:00 a.m. | Library Meeting Hall
Please register online.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest (All-Ages)
This program has been canceled.
For Teens in Grades 7-12!
Dive into the realm of ghosts, haunting, and horror in this generative workshop. Using writing prompts, you’ll write your own stories based on haunted houses, landscapes, characters and even time periods. Expect to come away with a start to your own ghost story.
Sponsored by the Friends of Jamestown Philomenian Library
Join us for HallowTeen on Monday, October 28, at 6:00 pm. We will be showing The Nightmare Before Christmas. Snacks, drinks, and coloring pages will be provided, or feel free to bring your own!
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m.
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m.
The Jamestown Teen Advisory Board (TAB) invites teens in grades 9 through 12 to hangout and complete summer work in the Teen Space on Wednesday, August 21, at 10:30 AM.
The Jamestown Teen Advisory Board (TAB) consists of enthusiastic teens aged 12 to 18 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 well-represented.
TAB members participate in monthly meetings where they discuss various topics such as programming, library materials, social media presence, and more.
