Storytimes near Jamestown Philomenian Library

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Chris brings joyful, interactive music to libraries and schools, designed especially for young children and their families. Using guitar, harmonica, whistling, and vocals, he invites everyone to sing, move, and dance along. The program is upbeat and engaging, featuring family‑friendly songs inspired by folk music, early rock and roll, pop, and music from around the world—perfect for little listeners and their grown‑ups. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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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 welcome, as well as those who simply wish to write for fun. Group meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m.

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Join us this summer on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 capture your masterpieces. Let's LEGO Club is recommended for ages 5 through 10. Adults are more than welcome to browse the library while we build but must stay close by for kids under ten. No registration is required. Let's Lego Club is held in the Meeting Hall.

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Dave returns with his animal menagerie! You will have the opportunity to hold turtles, snakes, lizards, and small mammals. Enjoy the excitement of nature in this immersive experience. Please register to join us. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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The Mummy* 12:30 Showtime PG-13 | 2 hours 4 minutes | Adventure | Supernatural | Drama Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah Directed by Stephen Sommers At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

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Set sail for a one‑hour pirate adventure full of fun and imagination! Kids will dress like pirates with eyepatches, bandanas, and temporary tattoos, then create their own pirate flags. The crew will take part in pirate games, including relay races and team challenges, before learning basic navigation skills with compasses to hunt down buried treasure. This interactive program is packed with creativity, movement, and hands‑on fun—perfect for young pirates ready for adventure at the library! Please register a spot for each child who will be attending. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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2026 Adult Summer Reading Program: "Plant A Seed, Read" Sourdough 101 Workshop Tuesday, July 14 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sydney Wright Room Join us for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to sourdough baking! Bekah of Bekah’s Bread LLC will guide you step-by-step through the process of mixing, folding, shaping, and baking a beautiful loaf of sourdough bread. Along the way, we’ll explore flavor, texture, and creativity—plus how to make sourdough baking fit seamlessly into your everyday life. Come ready to learn, laugh, and get your hands a little messy. You’ll leave with dough ready to finish at home, your very own sourdough starter, and the confidence to keep baking long after the class ends. Please bring a medium-to-large mixing bowl and your favorite apron! Registration is required and opens one week prior to the event (Tuesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m.) The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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For grades 5-12 Join a one‑hour, high‑energy pirate adventure packed with competition and creativity! Gear up with bandanas, eyepatches, and tattoos, then split into crews—Pirates vs. Privateers. Design your own pirate flag, compete in team games and relays, and use real navigation skills with compasses to hunt down buried treasure. Finish strong by building a model pirate ship and testing it against a “cannonball.” Strategy, teamwork, and bragging rights are on the line—ARRR you up for the challenge? Please register a spot for each teen who will be attending. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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Join Colleen and Erin for brief stories, finger rhymes, and interactive songs. In this lap sit program, we focus on sensory exploration, gross motor skills, and socialization. Connect with parents and caregivers in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Space is limited. To help us keep Baby Jam comfortable and fun for all our young friends, please register if you plan to attend!

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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 welcoming environment. Space is limited. To help us keep Storytime comfortable and fun for all our young friends, please register for a spot if you plan to attend!

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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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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 welcoming environment. Space is limited. To help us keep Storytime comfortable and fun for all our young friends, please register for a spot if you plan to attend!

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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 a spot. Available Slots: 12:30 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:00

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Join the Friends of the JPL for this nautical concert experience! Sharks Come Cruisin' plays an energetic mix of sea shanties and maritime music, keeping the themes of audience participation and celebration at the center of their music and live performances. SCC has played several festivals up and down the East Coast, from Florida to Maine and host the PVD Shanty Sing in their hometown of Providence RI. Please note; this event will take place after library hours. Normal library services will resume when the library opens on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

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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 welcome, as well as those who simply wish to write for fun. Group meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m.

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Join us this summer on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 capture your masterpieces. Let's LEGO Club is recommended for ages 5 through 10. Adults are more than welcome to browse the library while we build but must stay close by for kids under ten. No registration is required. Let's Lego Club is held in the Meeting Hall.

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A meeting of the local knitting group, Needles Galore.

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For kids in Kindergarten–Grade 4 Dance, move, and have fun with Moana! Kids will learn simple hula dance moves, enjoy music, and get moving in this upbeat, interactive program perfect for young dancers. Please register a spot for each child who will be attending. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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National Treasure PG | 2 hours 11 minutes | Adventure Epic | Action | Mystery Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha Directed by Jon Turteltaub A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries.

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Join us for a laid-back evening as The Hunger Games plays on the big screen! While the movie rolls, get creative with a hands-on Perler bead craft and build your own 3D cactus to take home. Snacks, crafts, and a great movie—perfect for teens looking to hang out and create. This event is for teens in grades 5-12. Supplies are limited. Please register a spot for each teen who will be attending.

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2026 Adult Summer Reading Program: "Plant A Seed, Read" Painting With Wendy Wednesday, July 22 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sydney Wright Room Painting With Wendy is back by popular demand! Wendy Crooks, Jamestown artist, will be your guide through and exciting new rendition of her painting course. Participants will work together to create a large image that is divided in 16 individual canvases. The image will be drawn out in advance. Each painter will paint their own canvas anyway and with any colours they like. When combined these individual efforts reveal a cohesive larger picture. The finished work will be displayed in the entry hall of the library for a short time. After which your painting is yours to take home. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required and opens one week prior to the event (Wednesday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m.) The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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Come learn Spanish while you learn to decorate cookies with fondant! Practice fun, beginner-friendly Spanish during this hands-on activity. Each student takes home two cookies. Class is limited to 10 children, Kindergarten through Grade 4. Registration required. Thank you to the Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library for sponsoring this program!

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Friends of the JPL are invited to an exclusive preview of this year's Summer Book Sale. Join us on Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and be the first to peruse this year's sale before it opens to the public on Friday. Not a Friend? Sign up for a membership at the door.

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Join the Friends of the JPL for our annual Summer Book Sale! Open Friday, July 25th from 9 - 5 and Saturday, July 26th from 9 - 2.

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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 welcome, as well as those who simply wish to write for fun. Group meets every Monday at 10:30 a.m.

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Join us this summer on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 capture your masterpieces. Let's LEGO Club is recommended for ages 5 through 10. Adults are more than welcome to browse the library while we build but must stay close by for kids under ten. No registration is required. Let's Lego Club is held in the Meeting Hall.

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Monday Mysteries Book Club Meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 4 P.M.

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Bwana Iguana Reptile Adventure™ brings the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians to life! Led by Ray Ward, this interactive program introduces families to amazing live animals while sharing fun, age‑appropriate facts. With humor, enthusiasm, and a love of both reptiles and kids, Ray creates an engaging experience that’s educational and entertaining for all ages. Please register to join us. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.

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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 involves singing, movement, instruments, and much more! Visit Fiddle N' Fun to learn more! Please register to join us. The Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office of Library and Information Services, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.