There was a water leak in the Youth Services area on Monday, January 26th. This wing will be closed until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to our Youth population. The Sydney Wright Room is being used for storage during this time, so it will be unavailable. The Blue Conference Room is also unavailable. The rest of the library is open for normal business. We thank you for your understanding.
Events
Monday, February 16
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed Monday, February 16th for the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00 a.m.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 17
10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting re collaboration on project.
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Tuesday, February 17
11:00am - 12:00pm
Stop by the Meeting Hall and create something new! Builds from this vacation program will be broken down at the end of the event.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 17
1:30pm - 4:00pm
One Battle After Another
R | 2 hour 41 minutes | Action Epic | Dark Comedy
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
When their enemy resurfaces after 16 years... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, February 18
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, February 18
11:30am - 5:00pm
Sign-Up Information to Come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, February 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
Click ... Read More
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, February 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, February 19
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, February 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Have fun and win prizes by playing Bingo at the library!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Friday, February 20
10:30am - 12:00pm
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
2018 | PG | 1 hour 57 minutes
Directed by Bob Persichetti
Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Marvin Jones III, Lauren Velez, Mimi Davila
After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Friday, February 20
12:15pm - 1:45pm
Work Block
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Saturday, February 21
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present:
I’VE GOT A SONG: A LIVING HISTORY OF THE MCCARTHY ERA – a program of stories and songs
A performance of “I’ve Got a Song! A Living History of the McCarthy Era” is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, February 23
9:00am - 2:00pm
Sign-Up Information to Come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, February 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
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, February 23
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, February 23
4:15pm - 6:30pm
For the month of February, Mah Jongg will be in the Blue Conference Room, which hold up to 6 people.
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... Read More
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, February 23
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ukraine: Modern War from Frontline to Factory
Monday, February 23, 6 PM
Battlefront changes filter up from the evolving frontline through the economies of the combatants and their many supporters to change the world... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 24
12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery by Siddharth Kara... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 24
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Rental Family
PG-13 | 1 hour 49 minutes | Coming-of-Age | Psychological Drama
Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto
Directed by Hikari
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting for scientists to contribute their knowledge and innovation to program design for the nonprofit organization Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation's educational programs. New science-based educational activities and programs are being... Read More
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Tuesday, February 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm
The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Planning and BETA Group Design Team to present the Final Master Plan for Beavertail State Park.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, February 25
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, February 25
11:30am - 5:00pm
Sign-Up Information to Come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, February 25
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.
February's Selection... Read More
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, February 25
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday, February 25
5:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
How it Works:
Sign up for a recipe from this month’s book selection (email... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, February 26
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, February 26
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
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Saturday, February 28
1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Friends of Jamestown Philomenian Library Present: Two for the Rhode
Saturday, February 28th - New Date!
1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
A mini-fest of music by Rhode Island professional... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, March 02
9:00am - 2:00pm
Sign-Up Information to Come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, March 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
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, March 02
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, March 02
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: Green Conference Room
Monday, March 02
5:30pm - 7:30pm
A peer group for adults who are struggling with the many complex feelings experienced after the suicide of a family member or friend with a focus on shared, lived experiences and mutual support. No pre-registration is required. There is no fee.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, March 03
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, March 03
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: Green Conference Room
Tuesday, March 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Friends of the JPL Present:
News Media in the Information Age
Between the relentlessness of the twenty-four-hour news cycle, rampant misinformation, and the influence of social media algorithms, staying informed today can be... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 04
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, March 04
11:30am - 5:00pm
Sign-Up Information to Come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 04
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: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, March 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!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, March 05
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, March 05
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: Meeting Hall
Monday, March 09
9:00am - 2:00pm
Sign-Up Information to Come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, March 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
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, March 09
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, March 09
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: Green Conference Room
Monday, March 09
4:30pm - 5:40pm
Board Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, March 10
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