all Events
Tuesday, July 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Tuesday, July 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen trivia is back! Colleen & Erin ask questions as teams fill out their answer sheets. Fun, food, and prizes are guaranteed.... Read More
Capacity: 0/30
Tuesday, July 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Wednesday, July 16
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: 0/40
Wednesday, July 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
2025 Summer Reading Event (Adult)
Details TBD!
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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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
Click ... Read More
Wednesday, July 16
3:30pm - 4:15pm
For children in grades 1 & 2 who are learning to read independently!
Join Colleen & Erin for My First Book Club.
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, July 16
3:30pm - 4:15pm
For children in grades 1 & 2 who are learning to read independently!
Join Colleen & Erin for My First Book Club.
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Thursday, July 17
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, July 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us each Thursday 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 stay in the library, so bring a camera to... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Friday, July 18
10:00am - 10:45am
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Jamestown Philomenian Library
Join Rhode Island-based author and illustrator Carissa Leveille Nylin for a live reading of her recently launched... Read More
Capacity: 0/30
Saturday, July 19
9:00am - 1:45pm
Focus group
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Saturday, July 19
10:00am - 11:30am
Annual Financial Meeting
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
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
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Monday, July 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spend a summer evening with performer and therapeutic musician, Chris Monti! Chris performs traditional folk tunes, interactive sing-alongs, early rock and roll, and global song renditions for newborns to middle-schoolers. ... Read More
Capacity: 0/75
Tuesday, July 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens in attendance get to vote for what game-inspired classic we watch. All options are rated PG.
What will it be?
Jumanji (1995) 104 Minutes
Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) 99 Minutes
Wreck-It Ralph (2012) 108 Minutes... Read More
Capacity: 0/40
Wednesday, July 23
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: 0/40
Wednesday, July 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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
Thursday, July 24
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, July 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us each Thursday 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 stay in the library, so bring a camera to... 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.
