Events
Wednesday, July 09
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.
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Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, July 10
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, July 10
11:00am - 8:00pm
Set up for the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) book sale at the library.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Green Conference Room
Thursday, July 10
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: Sydney Wright Room
Friday, July 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library. We'll be selling hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and various media.
Friday, July 11: 9am-5pm
Saturday, July 12: 9am-2pm... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, July 12
9:00am - 2:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library. We'll be selling hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and various media.
Friday, July 11: 9am-5pm
Saturday, July 12: 9am-2pm... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 14
9:00am - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) invite you to attend a book sale at the library. We'll be selling hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and various media.
Friday, July 11: 9am-5pm
Saturday, July 12: 9am-2pm... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet us on the lawn for the largest bubbles you’ve ever seen, zillions of tiny bubbles, and everything in between!... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, July 14
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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Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, July 15
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; this story time will take place in the Sydney Wright Room
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, July 15
9:00am - 5:00pm
Breaking down the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library (Friends of the JPL) book sale at the library.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Monthly board meeting of the Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, July 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play in the Library" In-Person Craft
Paint with Wendy
Wednesday, July 16
6:00 p.m.
Sydney Wright Room... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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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Event Location: Green Conference Room
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.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, July 17
10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, July 19
9:00am - 1:45pm
Focus group
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Saturday, July 19
10:00am - 11:30am
Annual Financial Meeting
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, July 21
9:00am - 8:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play at Home" Grab & Go Craft
Pressed Flower Votive and Bookmark
Use bright and colorful pressed flowers to personal a votive candle holder and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 22
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, July 28
9:00am - 8:00pm
Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 | "Play at Home" Grab & Go Craft
Paint Pour Ocean Canvas
Become one with the water to create a beautiful wave effect with paint!
Registration opens... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
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
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, July 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm
This magic act delights audiences of any age! With the help of his sidekicks, Presto the Rabbit and Flutter the Fish, Russ has captivated crowds for over 30 years with his modern take on classic tricks.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 29
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stay Tuned!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, July 29
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Blindfolded participants will see how many foods they can identify by taste, which flavor of chip is best, and which Oreo wins fan favorite. ... Read More
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, July 30
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 30
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Recommended for independent readers in grades 3 & 4
Join Colleen & Erin for Snacks & Stories: Book Club for Grades 3 & 4.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, July 30
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Details to come!
This event is sponsored by The Friends of Jamestown Philomenian Library.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, July 31
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