Events
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
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Gladiator II
R | 2 hour 28 minutes | Action Epic | Adventure | Drama
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal
Directed by Ridley Scott
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, March 18
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Private planning session with other teachers
Event Location: Blue Conference Room
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
Thursday, March 20
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 20
10:30am - 12:30pm
This will be a Team Meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, March 20
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Organizing educational lecture series on Ukraine
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, March 22
9:00am - 12:00pm
E-Waste Recycling by Indie Cycle LLC
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. @Jamestown Philomenian Library (26 North Road)
Items accepted at NO charge: Computers, laptops, monitors, routers, PDA's, cell phones,... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, March 22
9:00am - 11:00am
Rehearsal
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, March 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, March 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, March 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, March 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, March 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Tuesday, March 25 at Noon
"Homa and Ellie meet as children in the city of Tehran and form a seemingly unbreakable bond. Each has hopes and dreams... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, March 25
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Nickel Boys
PG-13 | 2 hour 20 minutes | Drama
Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Directed by RaMelll Ross
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, March 25
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Monthly meeting for JSA members
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 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, March 26
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Chess Instruction
Registration is required
Children in grades 2-8 are invited to join our pilot chess program!
This free, instructional program meets afterschool on the following Wednesdays:
March 26
April 23
May 28... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, March 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 28
10:00am - 11:30am
Prep for 2025 golf season
Event Location: Blue Conference Room
Monday, March 31
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 31
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, April 01
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, April 02
9:00am - 7:45pm
2-5 individuals will be conducting an exam for the Naval War College.
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, April 02
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, April 02
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.
April... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, April 02
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, April 03
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, April 03
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, April 05
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Colin Channer Gives Dramatic Reading at the JPL
Saturday, April 5, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Hall
Colin Channer, Rhode Island Poet Laureate, will be the... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, April 07
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, April 07
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, April 08
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
Tuesday, April 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an informative session designed to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge about dyslexia. In this session, attendees will:
Understand what dyslexia is and how it affects learning and development
Identify early signs and symptoms... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, April 09
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, April 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event will be held to launch "And Now, Back to Me, Stories from an Empty Nest" by Rita Lussier. There will be an "In-Conversation" discussion about the book hosted by Robin Kall, Creator of Reading with Robin. Light refreshments... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, April 10
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, April 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Friends of the Library Concert Series
Atwater-Donnelly
Join the Friends of the JPL in welcoming back the popular Atwater-Donnelly Duo! The husband-wife duo blends gorgeous vocals with an astounding array of instruments. They provide... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, April 14
10:00am - 11:00am
Details to follow!
Event Location: Meeting Hall