Events

Tuesday, May 20
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy R | 2 hour 4 minutes | Romantic Comedy | Drama Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall Directed by Michael Morris After jumping back into the dating pool,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, May 21
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, May 21
1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Jamestown Police Department Presents: “Protecting Yourself Against Fraud & Scams” DATE: May 21, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Jamestown Philomenian Library *This event is open to the public. No registration necessary
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, May 21
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, May 21
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.   Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 21... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, May 21
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, May 22
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
Saturday, May 24
9:00am - 2:00pm
The library will be closed for Memorial Day from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 and will reopen Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 AM. 
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, May 26
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for Memorial Day from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 and will reopen Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 AM. 
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, May 26
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, May 27
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn Tuesday, May 27 at Noon "Washington, DC, 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the nation’s capital... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, May 27
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Black Bag R | 1 hour 33 minutes | Spy | Drama Michael Fassbender, Gustaf Skarsgård, Cate Blanchett Directed by Steven Soderbergh When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, May 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Event Location: Green Conference Room
Tuesday, May 27
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Monthly meeting of association members
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, May 28
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, May 28
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Please note: Registration for this program is closed.  Youth Chess Instruction Registration is required Children in grades 2-8 are invited to join our pilot... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, May 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 28 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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, May 29
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, May 29
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
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, June 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, 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 Email ... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 03
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 03
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Annual meeting for the Bay View Condo Association.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 03
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Monthly board meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, June 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, June 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.    June's... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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!
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, June 05
9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting of the Circulation Working Group.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, June 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, June 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: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Offsite
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, June 09
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, June 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, 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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 10
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 10
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 10
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lecture and answers to audience questions by Prof. Nikolas K. Gvosdev of the U.S. Naval War College and author of "Decision-Making in American Foreign Policy: Translating Theory into Practice" and co-author "The Oxford Handbook of U.S... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 10
4:00pm - 4:30pm
The Jamestown Teen Advisory Board (TAB) consists of enthusiastic teens in grades 9-12 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... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, June 11
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, June 11
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.      To join Snacks & Stories: Book... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, June 12
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
Saturday, June 14
9:00am - 12:00pm
Details to come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, June 16
10:30am - 11:30am
class
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, June 16
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, 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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 17
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, June 17
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall

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