Adult Events
Monday, July 07
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
Monday, July 07
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Grease (1978)
*Please note date changed to Monday, July 7th.
PG | 1 hour 50 minutes | Romance | Pop Musical
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing
Directed by Randal Kleiser
Good girl Sandy... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Monday, July 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
Wednesday, July 09
5:00pm - 7:00pm
2025 Summer Reading Event (Adult)
Team Speed Puzzling
Ever wanted to test your puzzling skills? Enter the Team Speed Puzzling Competition!
Five groups of four will compete to... Read More
Capacity: 0/20
Thursday, July 10
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
Monday, July 14
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
Monday, July 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, July 14
5:30pm - 7:00pm
A special meeting of the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library.
Tuesday, July 15
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Rear Window (1954)
PG | 1 hour 52 minutes | Psychological Thriller | Suspense | Drama
James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
A bored photographer recovering from a broken leg passes... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, July 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play in the Library" In-Person Craft... Read More
Capacity: 0/12
Wednesday, July 16
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
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Monday, July 21
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
Monday, July 21
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
Tuesday, July 22
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Dirty Dancing (1987)
PG-13 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Coming-of-Age | Feel-Good Romance
Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach
Directed by Emile Ardolino
Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family,... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, July 23
6:00pm - 7:45pm
2025 Summer Reading Event (Adult)
Trivia with WRIK Entertainment!
Have any random facts taking up space in your brain? Join us for Trivia with WRIK Entertainment to test your knowledge!
Play as an... Read More
Capacity: 0/30
Wednesday, July 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, July 23
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Monday, July 28
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
Monday, July 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, July 28
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
Tuesday, July 29
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Clue (1985)
Special showing ahead of the interactive 80's THEMED murder mystery event on juLY 30th! visit jplri.org for more info.
PG-13 | 1 hour 34 minutes | Whodunnit | Comedy
Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry,... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, July 30
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Get your neon ready for this blast from the past! Enjoy a nostalgic night of 80's lingo, decor, and outfits. Oh, and of course... a murder!
Join the Jamestown Philomenian Library on Wednesday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. for "Like, oh my gosh...... Read More
Capacity: 0/25
Monday, August 04
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
Monday, August 04
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, August 04
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
Wednesday, August 06
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Readers of all ages who complete the 2025 Summer reading Challenge our invited to our Finale party, where the grand prize winner will be announced. Completionists will receive an email with complete details!
Wednesday, August 06
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!
Monday, August 11
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed on Monday, August 11th for Victory Day and will reopen Tuesday, August 12th, at 9:00 AM.