Adult Events
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
Monday, August 04
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Tuesday, August 05
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
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!
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!
Friday, August 08
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, August 8
Completion of Meeting Hall Exterior Doors
Thank you for your flexibility and patience with this project!
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.
Tuesday, August 12
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Bob Trevino Likes It
PG-13 | 1 hour 41 minutes | Coming-of-Age | Comedy | Drama
Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart
Directed by Tracie Laymon
When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Tuesday, August 19
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Materialists
R | 1 hour 56 minutes | Feel-Good Romance | Romantic Comedy
Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal
Directed by Celine Song
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
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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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
Monday, August 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, August 25
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, August 26
1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Amateur
PG-13 | 2 hours 2 minutes | Spy | Action | Thriller
Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal
Directed by James Hawes
When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, August 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, August 27
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Saturday, August 30
9:00am - 2:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Monday, September 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Monday, September 01
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, September 01
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, September 02
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited