Events
Thursday, October 02
9:30am - 11:30am
Team meeting with 10 staff members.
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
The Phoenician Scheme
PG-13 | 1 hour 41 minutes | Dark Comedy | Period Drama
Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera
Directed by Wes Anderson
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his... 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
Thursday, October 09
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, October 10
3:45pm - 4:45pm
For Kids in Grades 2-4
Come play chess at the library! This casual program is led by a teen volunteer and is open to kids in grades who want to practice, play, and have fun. No lessons or formal instruction—just friendly games and... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
“Revolutionary Communities," hosted by the RI State Archives and RI250. The pop-up showcase features 18th century documents highlighting RI’s role in the American Revolution.
Details to come!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 11
10:00am - 10:45am
Pumpkin Day @ JPL:
Pumpkin Painting: Kids' Event (Ages 5-11)
Saturday, October 11
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Join us for self-guided pumpkin painting with... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 11
11:00am - 12:00pm
Pumpkin Day @ JPL:
Upcycled Book Pumpkin Craft: Adult Event (Ages 12+)
Saturday, October 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Use old book pages to create this unique... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 11
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 13
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for the holiday - Monday, October 13. We will re-open on Tuesday, October 14.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 14
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, October 14
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
PG-13 | 2 hour 49 minutes | Action Epic | Spy
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 14
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Live and Learn
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Kokedama Workshop
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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, October 15
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 15
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, October 15
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, October... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 15
3:45pm - 5:00pm
Meeting
Event Location: Blue Conference Room
Wednesday, October 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting to discuss progress and planning for addressing the Town Council 2 tier tax proposal.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, October 16
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, October 17
3:45pm - 4:45pm
For Kids in Grades 2-4
Come play chess at the library! This casual program is led by a teen volunteer and is open to kids in grades who want to practice, play, and have fun. No lessons or formal instruction—just friendly games and... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, October 18
10:00am - 11:30am
Registration for this program opens on Wednesday, October 1
Laura Wolfe is back with her squad of tarantulas on Saturday, October 18, at 10:00 AM. Join us for this all-ages program in the meeting room to learn about each tarantula's... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 18
10:00am - 1:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Library are hosting a flu and Covid vaccine clinic!
Where: Jamestown Recreation Center 41 Conanicus Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835
When: Saturday, 10/18/2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Who: Community Clinic (ages 3... Read More
Event Location: Offsite
Saturday, October 18
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, October 20
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 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, October 20
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 20
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, October 21
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Superman
PG-13 | 2 hour 9 minutes | Action Epic | Superhero
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Directed by James Gunn
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 21
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, October 21
5:30pm - 7:45pm
Superman
PG-13 | 2 hour 9 minutes | Action Epic | Superhero
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Directed by James Gunn
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 22
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 22
3:15pm - 5:00pm
Hocus Pocus
1993 | PG | 1 hour 35 minutes
Directed by Kenny Ortega
Bette Midler | Sarah Jessica Parker | Kathy Najimy | Omri Katz | Thora Birch
No registration required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, October 22
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 22
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Annual Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, October 23
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 23
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