Events
Monday, February 24
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, February 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, February 24
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 24
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, February 25
9:00am - 8:00pm
Requesting to reserve Blue Room for the day to take an exam.
Event Location: Blue Conference Room
Tuesday, February 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm
James by Percival Everett
Tuesday, February 25 at Noon
"A brilliant retelling of... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, February 25
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Small Things Like These
PG-13 | 98 minutes | Drama | History
Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Emily Watson
Directed by Tim Mielants
In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, February 25
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Monthly meeting for JSA members
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, February 26
9:30am - 10:30am
We are meeting to plan a training on which we are collaborating (Rhode Island Environmental Education Association and Ocean Hour Farm).
Event Location: Blue Conference Room
Wednesday, February 26
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 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, music, and movement... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, February 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, February 26
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
Thursday, February 27
10:00am - 10:30am
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For babies up to 24 months with a caregiver (siblings welcome)
Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, and interactive songs followed by playtime. We focus on sensory exploration, gross motor skills, and socialization.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Friday, February 28
10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop 3: Friday February 28th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Sydney Wright Room
Focuses on virtual assistants, such as Siri or Hey Google.
Registration required; to check on availibilty for the workshop series, please call (401)... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Sunday, March 02
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Following the 3-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, March 03
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, March 03
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 03
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, March 04
3:00pm - 4:30pm
For students in grades 5 through 8:
Have a difficult assignment or a project you need some help with? Do your homework at the library, and get free assistance from the volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board. Volunteers are available... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, March 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jamestown Democratic Town Committee (JDTC) event with Attorney General Peter Neronha.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 05
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 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, music, and movement... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 05
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.
March... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, March 05
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 come conversation and fiber!
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, March 06
10:00am - 10:30am
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For babies up to 24 months with a caregiver (siblings welcome)
Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, and interactive songs followed by playtime. We focus on sensory exploration, gross motor skills, and socialization.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, March 06
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
Friday, March 07
10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop 4: Friday, March 7th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Sydney Wright Room
Focus to be determind by requests.
Registration required; to check on availibilty for the workshop series, please call (401) 423-7280 or email Emma (... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, March 08
10:00am - 1:45pm
A free, two-hour training to teach Rhode Islanders how to advocate at the Statehouse and communicate with their state legislators.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, March 08
10:00am - 12:00pm
A free, two-hour training to teach Rhode Islanders how to advocate at the Statehouse and communicate with their state legislators.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, March 10
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, March 10
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, March 10
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 10
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, March 11
10:00am - 10:45am
Join Solé on Tuesday, March 11, at 10:00 AM 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... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, March 11
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Regular board meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, March 11
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, March 12
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 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, music, and movement... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, March 13
10:00am - 10:30am
Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
For babies up to 24 months with a caregiver (siblings welcome)
Enjoy stories, finger rhymes, and interactive songs followed by playtime. We focus on sensory exploration, gross motor skills, and socialization.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, March 15
9:00am - 2:00pm
Friends of the Library Concert Series... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, March 15
10:00am - 12:00pm
SISA, Sustainability In Small Actions is a community learning program for the year-round Jamestowners to take small actions for, and practice collective sustainability. It is offered as community workshops and events, and is based on Rhody Grows... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, March 17
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, March 17
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 17
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, March 18
3:00pm - 4:30pm
For students in grades 5 through 8:
Have a difficult assignment or a project you need some help with? Do your homework at the library, and get free assistance from the volunteers on our Teen Advisory Board. Volunteers are available... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, March 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, March 18
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Focus groups are being held for Fire, Police and EMS personnel to help educate and guide NWD on First Responder mental health in Newport County.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, March 19
10:00am - 10:30am
Wednesdays: 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, music, and movement... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 19
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, March 19
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, March... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, March 19
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, March 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Readings and conversation of and about Ukraine - all welcome. Contact John Andrews, jtn4ukr@gmail.com, for upcoming topics.
Event Location: Green Conference Room