all Events
Saturday, December 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present: Concert by Providence Brigade Band
Saturday, December 13
1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Hall
The Providence Brigade Band was originally founded in 1846 and performed until 1884. The band was resurrected in 1996, 150 years... Read More
Saturday, December 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present: Concert by Providence Brigade Band
Saturday, December 13
1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Hall
The Providence Brigade Band was originally founded in 1846 and performed until 1884. The band was resurrected in 1996, 150 years... Read More
Saturday, December 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present: Concert by Providence Brigade Band
Saturday, December 13
1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Hall
The Providence Brigade Band was originally founded in 1846 and performed until 1884. The band was resurrected in 1996, 150 years... Read More
Monday, December 15
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, December 15
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
Monday, December 15
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
Monday, December 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thank you to the Friends of Jamestown Philomenian Library for sponsoring this program!
For Pre-K through Grade 2
JPL welcomes back RI author Jill Austin for some holiday fun with two unique stories and a colorful... Read More
Capacity: 13/15
Tuesday, December 16
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.
Tuesday, December 16
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Happy 250th Birthday, Jane Austen!
Persuasion (1995)
PG | 1 hour 43 minutes | Period Drama | Romance
Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood
Directed by Roger Michell
Anne, the daughter of a... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Tuesday, December 16
3:30pm - 5:30pm
crafts and library projects
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Tuesday, December 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Tuesday, December 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Tuesday, December 16
5:30pm - 7:45pm
Happy 250th Birthday, Jane Austen!
Persuasion (1995)
PG | 1 hour 43 minutes | Period Drama | Romance
Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood
Directed by Roger Michell
Anne, the daughter of a... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, December 17
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, December 17
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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Wednesday, December 17
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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Wednesday, December 17
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, December... Read More
Wednesday, December 17
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, December... Read More
Wednesday, December 17
3:15pm - 4:15pm
I will be receiving help for a math test
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, December 17
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Wednesday, December 17
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, December 17
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Wednesday, December 17
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
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, December 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult December Craft:
Yarn-Wrapped WinterTrees
Wednesday, December 17
6:00 p.m.
Sydney Wright Room
Wrap a styrofoam tree with yarn to make a piece of wintery decor perfect to add to your collection or gift to a... Read More
Capacity: 4/15
Thursday, December 18
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
Thursday, December 18
10:00am - 12:00pm
One-on-one English Language Learning
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Thursday, December 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration for this program is full.
For Kindergarten through Grade 4!
Join us to create your own festive house using graham crackers and icing. Add candy to decorate. All supplies provided.
Important:... Read More
Capacity: 16/16
Saturday, December 20
1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present: "The Gilded Age” A Fashion Era Presentation
Are you fascinated with the idea of mansions termed “summer cottages” by the wealthy of Newport? Would you like to learn more about the dress and lifestyle of those... Read More
Capacity: 0/50
Saturday, December 20
1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Friends of the JPL Present: "The Gilded Age” A Fashion Era Presentation
Are you fascinated with the idea of mansions termed “summer cottages” by the wealthy of Newport? Would you like to learn more about the dress and lifestyle of those... Read More
Capacity: 0/50