all Events
Monday, August 25
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 25
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, August 25
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, August 26
1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Amateur
PG-13 | 2 hours 2 minutes | Spy | Action | Thriller
Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal
Directed by James Hawes
When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, August 27
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, August 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, August 27
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
Thursday, August 28
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, August 28
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, August 29
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wild Weather with the RI State Archives
Learn about local history at a pop-up exhibit exploring primary source documents from the Rhode Island State Archives! This tabletop exhibit will showcase documents, photographs, and reports all about wild... Read More
Saturday, August 30
9:00am - 2:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Saturday, August 30
9:00am - 2:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Saturday, August 30
9:00am - 2:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Monday, September 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Monday, September 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Monday, September 01
9:00am - 8:00pm
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1 and will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 AM.
Monday, September 01
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, September 01
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, September 02
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Freaky Friday
PG | 1 hour 37 minutes | Comedy | Feel-Good
Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon
Directed by Mark Waters
Tess and her daughter, Anna, do not get along. However, things take a turn when, in a freak... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Tuesday, September 02
6:15pm - 7:45pm
Tree Stewards
If you love trees, this course is for you. Whether you are a novice tree caregiver or a seasoned pro, our Tree Stewards course provides an in-depth look at tree care.! You’ll not only increase your knowledge of and appreciation for... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, September 03
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, September 03
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.
... Read More
Wednesday, September 03
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.
... Read More
Wednesday, September 03
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!
Thursday, September 04
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, September 04
3:30pm - 4:15pm
For children in grades 1 & 2 who are learning to read independently!
Join Colleen & Erin for My First Book Club. We meet after school, once a month, to read a story together and complete a story-related activity. A snack will be provided. ... Read More
Thursday, September 04
3:30pm - 4:15pm
For children in grades 1 & 2 who are learning to read independently!
Join Colleen & Erin for My First Book Club. We meet after school, once a month, to read a story together and complete a story-related activity. A snack will be provided. ... Read More
Saturday, September 06
10:00am - 12:00pm
small group meeting
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Saturday, September 06
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Details to come!