Events
Saturday, September 22
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Hurricane Preparedness and Safety in Jamestown with Chief Mello
Do you know when you need to act and what actions to take during a Watch, Warning or during a hurricane? The risks involved in going out... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, September 24
10:15am - 11:00am
Join us for storytime for 2-5 year olds along with their parents or caregivers, in a 45-minute program featuring books, songs, finger plays, and a craft activity.
Event Location: Children's Room
Monday, September 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Knitting instruction for beginners and project assistance for the more experienced knitter with Nancy Mowbray.
Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Newcomers and drop-ins are welcome
Free and open to the public... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, September 24
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Isaac Ginis - Professor of Oceanography
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr. Ginis studies the coupled ocean-atmosphere system, ranging from small to large space and time scales combining observations, theory and numerical modeling. His primary research areas... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Monday, September 24
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mahjongg for beginners with Bev Rudman 6:30 p.m.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Monday, September 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Templars' Last Secret by Martin Walker
When a woman’s body is found at the foot of a cliff near the idyllic French town of St. Denis, chief of police Bruno Courrèges suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands above: a long-ago... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Tuesday, September 25
10:30am - 1:30pm
In collaboration with URI - College of Health Sciences and The Friends of Jamestown Seniors, The Jamestown Philomenian Library will host Cyber Seniors once again. This popular program is in its Fourth year and we would like those wishing to... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Tuesday, September 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Thirty-Eight the Hurricane that transformed New England by Stephen Long
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, September 25
1:30pm - 4:00pm
September 25
Book Club
PG-13 | 104min | Comedy, Romance | 2018 (USA)
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen,
Mary Steenburgen
Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, September 25
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wake of '38
In 1973, WSBE (then "Channel 36" now "Rhode Island PBS") marked the 35th anniversary of the hurricane by making a documentary, using archival footage and interviews with survivors. The dramatic story won an Emmy Award for WSBE.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, September 26
10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for "Mother Goose Time", a 30 minute, play-based program featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and books for children from birth to 2 years along with a parent or caregiver.
Event Location: Children's Room
Wednesday, September 26
11:15am - 12:00pm
Join us for storytime for 2-5 year olds along with their parents or caregivers, in a 45-minute program featuring books, songs, finger plays, and a craft activity.
Event Location: Children's Room
Wednesday, September 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE)
The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
On an island off the south coast of Victorian England, Faith investigates the mysterious death of her father, who was involved in a scandal.... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting of Community organization - Jamestown Shores Association
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, September 27
12:00pm - 2:00pm
This meetup is for people who have questions about WordPress and who need help with their websites. During our time together we answer questions, troubleshoot and sometimes even build websites.
Please bring your laptop and any login information you... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, September 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Please join us for the Thursday afternoon Adult Coloring Club. Banish stress and anxiety for a couple of hours by giving your brain a rest and your fine motor skills a workout. Supplies are provided but it's fine to bring your own.
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Thursday, September 27
6:00pm - 7:05pm
the Jamestown pack 1 tiger den needs a place to hold its weekly meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, September 27
6:45pm - 7:45pm
Heather Faubert, research associate in URI’s Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology, will speak on the emerald ash borer which was found in RI in July 2018. This beetle is native to northeastern Asia and is highly destructive to ash trees in... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, September 29
10:15am - 4:15pm
Preparation for the FSOA.
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Monday, October 01
10:15am - 11:00am
Join us for storytime for 2-5 year olds along with their parents or caregivers, in a 45-minute program featuring books, songs, finger plays, and a craft activity.
Event Location: Children's Room
Monday, October 01
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mahjongg Play with Bev Rudman 6:30 p.m.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Tuesday, October 02
10:30am - 1:30pm
In collaboration with URI - College of Health Sciences and The Friends of Jamestown Seniors, The Jamestown Philomenian Library will host Cyber Seniors once again. This popular program is in its Fourth year and we would like those wishing to... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Tuesday, October 02
1:30pm - 4:00pm
October 2—Casablanca
PG | 1h 42min | Drama, Romance, War | 1943 (USA)
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid
Rick owns a nightclub in Casablanca and discovers his old flame Ilsa is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo.
Laszlo is a... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 02
5:00pm - 6:30pm
HSJ Monthly Meeting
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Tuesday, October 02
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mahjongg Play With Bev Rudman 6:30 p.m.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 03
10:00am - 12:00pm
Writing group
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Wednesday, October 03
10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for "Mother Goose Time", a 30 minute, play-based program featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and books for children from birth to 2 years along with a parent or caregiver.
Event Location: Children's Room
Wednesday, October 03
11:15am - 12:00pm
Join us for storytime for 2-5 year olds along with their parents or caregivers, in a 45-minute program featuring books, songs, finger plays, and a craft activity.
Event Location: Children's Room
Wednesday, October 03
3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Monthly Board Meeting
Non Board members are encouraged to attend
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Thursday, October 04
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Please join us for the Thursday afternoon Adult Coloring Club. Banish stress and anxiety for a couple of hours by giving your brain a rest and your fine motor skills a workout. Supplies are provided but it's fine to bring your own.
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Thursday, October 04
6:15pm - 7:45pm
Monthly Board Meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Friday, October 05
10:30am - 12:30pm
Wendy's Workshop
Festive Pumpkins
Join Wendy in making creative pumpkins to decorate your home for the holiday
Friday, October 5th at 10:30
Please register as class... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 06
10:00am - 1:00pm
E-Waste Recycling by Indie Cycle LLC.
Saturday, October 6
10a.m.-1p.m.
A $10.00 DISPOSAL FEE applies to:
Laser jet printers -Air conditioners-Dehumidifiers-Small refrigerators -Water coolers-other coolant containing appliances... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 06
10:00am - 5:00pm
The library will be closed on Saturday, October 6 and Monday, October 8 for Columbus Day.
The eWaste Recycling program will take place outside the library on Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be no entry into the library at... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Monday, October 08
10:00am - 5:00pm
The library will be closed on Saturday, October 6 and Monday, October 8 for Columbus Day.
The eWaste Recycling program will take place outside the library on Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be no entry into the library at... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Monday, October 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of Jamestown Library Present:
Jeff Belanger is one of the most visible and prolific paranormal researchers today.
Jeff Belanger is an American author, public speaker and... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 09
10:30am - 1:30pm
In collaboration with URI - College of Health Sciences and The Friends of Jamestown Seniors, The Jamestown Philomenian Library will host Cyber Seniors once again. This popular program is in its Fourth year and we would like those wishing to... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Tuesday, October 09
1:30pm - 4:00pm
October 9—The Artist
PG-13 | 1h 40min | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 2012 (USA)
Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman
Hollywood 1927. George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Tuesday, October 09
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Monthly Trustees Meeting
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room
Wednesday, October 10
10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for "Mother Goose Time", a 30 minute, play-based program featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and books for children from birth to 2 years along with a parent or caregiver.
Event Location: Children's Room
Wednesday, October 10
11:15am - 12:00pm
Join us for storytime for 2-5 year olds along with their parents or caregivers, in a 45-minute program featuring books, songs, finger plays, and a craft activity.
Event Location: Children's Room
Wednesday, October 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Grades 3-4 Book Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. Stay tuned for this month's pick!
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Wednesday, October 10
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presentation by former resident, artist/author Patsie McCandless, on her forthcoming book entitled
"Becoming Jesse: Celebrating the Everyday Magic of Childhood"
You are born with magic. We all are. Here’s your chance to re-ignite and revel... Read More
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, October 11
6:30pm - 12:30pm
Ols members smalll libraries meeting.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Thursday, October 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Please join us for the Thursday afternoon Adult Coloring Club. Banish stress and anxiety for a couple of hours by giving your brain a rest and your fine motor skills a workout. Supplies are provided but it's fine to bring your own.
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Thursday, October 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family Wellness Panel and Discussion hosted by the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce and Newport Hospital.
Event Location: Meeting Hall
Sunday, October 14
1:30pm - 3:30pm
In collaboration with URI student - Jay Patel, The Friends of Jamestown Seniors, The Jamestown Philomenian Library will host Cyber assistance for Seniors.
Two sessions are available on Sunday Afternoon 1:30p.m. & 2:30p.m.
Sign-up will be at the... Read More
Event Location: Small Conference Room
Monday, October 15
10:15am - 11:00am
Join us for storytime for 2-5 year olds along with their parents or caregivers, in a 45-minute program featuring books, songs, finger plays, and a craft activity.
Event Location: Children's Room
Monday, October 15
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Mahjongg Play with Bev Rudman 6:30 p.m.
Event Location: Sydney Wright Room