Events
Saturday, June 14
9:00am - 12:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library are pleased to sponsor a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the library, 26 North Road.
Residents may bring up to three boxes of... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, June 14
11:00am - 2:00pm
The rain location for the World Wide Knit in Public Day.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Beavertail Park, Jamestown
Bring a chair, sun-screen, hat, bag lunch, water, blanket and, of course, your knitting. We'll be sitting on the lawn... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, June 16
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, June 16
10:30am - 11:30am
class
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, June 16
1:45pm - 3:00pm
A meeting of the JPL Strategic Planning consultants with a focus group.
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, June 16
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, June 16
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, June 17
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.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 17
1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Friend
PG-13 | 1 hour 39 minutes | Comedy | Drama | Music
Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire
Directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel
When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, June 18
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, June 18
10:00am - 12:00pm
One-on-one English Language Learning
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Wednesday, June 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a video game-themed squishy!
Registration required; registration opens one week prior to the event. Please include the number of children who will be participating. Adults are welcome to browse the library but must stay close... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, June 18
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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Event Location: Green Conference Room
Thursday, June 19
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th for Juneteenth and will reopen Friday, June 20th, at 9:00 AM.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, June 21
9:00am - 12:00pm
E-Waste Recycling by Indie Cycle LLC
Saturday, June 21, 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, June 21
10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting of six members
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Monday, June 23
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, June 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, June 23
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Have fun and win prizes by playing Bingo at the library!
Registration required; registration opens one week prior to the event. Please include the number of children and adults who will be participating. This program is for children... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, June 23
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, June 24
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Drop
PG-13 | 1 hour 35 minutes | Thriller | Drama | Mystery
Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane
Directed by Christopher Landon
A widowed mother's first date in years takes a terrifying... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, June 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm
If you love all things Minecraft, this class is for you! With BlocksCAD software, you will manipulate simple 3D shapes to transform them into your favorite Minecraft objects and characters! Through short in-class challenges, you will dabble in... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, June 24
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Monthly meeting of members
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, June 25
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, June 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, June 25
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, June 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm
In this needle felting workshop, learn the art of sculpting wool fibers into delightful, three-dimensional creations. You will be guided step-by-step, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for crafters of all levels.
Registration... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, June 26
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, June 26
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, June 30
10:00am - 10:30am
Fiddle N’ Fun is an independent music education program, designed for preschool-aged children (and adult caregivers). With high-energy instruction provided by "Mister Joel", each 30-45 minute class is a unique, hands-on learning experience which... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, June 30
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, June 30
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as One Up Games turns the Meeting Hall into a playable-museum arcade with various retro gaming consoles and video games. Program runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Registrants are welcome to drop in and leave at their leisure.
Registration... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, June 30
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: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, July 01
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 01
4:00pm - 5:00pm
SportStacking is an exciting sport where students up-stack and down-stack 12 specifically designed cups (Speed Stacks) in predetermined sequences as fast as they can. Join Glen Costello to see it, believe it, and try it!... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, July 02
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, July 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play in the Library" In-Person Craft
Paper Umbrella Wreath with Mocktails
Wednesday, July 2
6:00 p.m.
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Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, July 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 conversation and fiber!
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 07
9:00am - 8:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play at Home" Grab & Go Craft
Shell Decoupage
Decoupage an assortment of clam and mussel shells using printed napkins, mod podge, and paint!... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 07
3:00pm - 7:45pm
Personal Meeting reservation
Event Location: Green Conference Room
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 07
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family Movie Night: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
PG | 92 Minutes (Family)
Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 08
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 08
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a video game-themed tote bag to carry your books in!... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, July 08
6:00pm - 8:00pm
This is the annual meeting of the lot-owners of the Upper Shoreby Hill Road Association
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, July 09
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall