Adult Events
Saturday, October 11
10:00am - 12:00pm
“Revolutionary Communities," hosted by the RI State Archives and RI250. The pop-up showcase features 18th century documents highlighting RI’s role in the American Revolution.
Saturday, October 11
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Saturday, October 11
11:00am - 12:00pm
Pumpkin Day @ JPL:
Upcycled Book Pumpkin Craft: Adult Event (Ages 12+)
Saturday, October 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Use old book pages to create this unique... Read More
Capacity: 6/12
Saturday, October 11
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Capacity: 9/20
Tuesday, October 14
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
PG-13 | 2 hour 49 minutes | Action Epic | Spy
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, October 15
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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Saturday, October 18
10:00am - 11:30am
Registration for this program opens on Wednesday, October 1
Laura Wolfe is back with her squad of tarantulas on Saturday, October 18, at 10:00 AM. Join us for this all-ages program in the meeting room to learn about each tarantula's... Read More
Capacity: 4/80
Saturday, October 18
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Capacity: 0/20
Monday, October 20
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, October 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, October 20
4:15pm - 6:30pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Tuesday, October 21
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Superman
PG-13 | 2 hour 9 minutes | Action Epic | Superhero
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Directed by James Gunn
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Tuesday, October 21
5:30pm - 7:45pm
Superman
PG-13 | 2 hour 9 minutes | Action Epic | Superhero
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Directed by James Gunn
Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Wednesday, October 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday, October 22
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
Wednesday, October 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library monthly meeting.
Thursday, October 23
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
Saturday, October 25
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Capacity: 0/20
Monday, October 27
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, October 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.
Monday, October 27
4:15pm - 6:30pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Tuesday, October 28
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ghostbusters
PG | 1 hour 45 minutes | Comedy | Supernatural Fantasy
Billy Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver
Directed by Ivan Reitman
Three parapsychologists forced out of their university... Read More
Capacity: 0/Unlimited
Saturday, November 01
9:00am - 12:00pm
E-Waste Recycling by Indie Cycle LLC
Saturday, November 1, 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
Saturday, November 01
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ukulele Class for Beginners
Ukulele Class is Back!
Saturdays starting October 11 - November 29
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Hall
Ukulele and... Read More
Capacity: 0/20
Monday, November 03
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, November 03
4:15pm - 6:30pm
Mah Jongg Play Series - 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
National Mah Jongg League rules
You must have your own official standard hands card
Email ... Read More
Tuesday, November 04
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, November 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Compost 101 with the RI Food Policy Council
Tuesday, November 4
6:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Hall
This presentation will walk community members through the basics of what composting is, how it’s made, methods of composting at home or... Read More
Wednesday, November 05
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!