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Jam
estown Public Library was built in 1915 and first served as a school. It has since become a small community library designed to serve the public of Jamestown and the surrounding community. We encourage you to post your thoughts on our service and the things that we offer to the public.
Please share with us how we can become better and further serve the population. All suggestions as to materials (books, DVDs , books on tape, etc. ) that you might have are welcomed. Any ideas about events and ways that we can become a more integral part of the community. 
estown Public Library was built in 1915 and first served as a school. It has since become a small community library designed to serve the public of Jamestown and the surrounding community. We encourage you to post your thoughts on our service and the things that we offer to the public.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Jamestown Public Library Open House December 5th
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
National Gaming Day @ Jamestown Public Library
National Gaming Day @ Jamestown Public Library was held on November 13th. Steve Costanzo form Gamestop helped by conducting a Rock Band 3 competition. Children and adults particpated and gaming was on @ Jamestown Public Library.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Historic Jamestown Series on Tuesdays in October
Tues., October 5
“The Old School”
Linda Kenner, a local historian and former member of the Save the Old School committee, will present everything you’ve always wanted to know about the history of the beautiful old school building that sits in the midst of the Jamestown community.She will share how the school wasbegun and the events and people that
shaped its story. You will gain an appreciation of the importance of education in our community, and the
building that was so much a part of it all.
Tues., October 12
“The Oakdale Cotton Mill”
Mary Browning and Pat Koehler have done extensive research on theOakdale Mill and the ‘mill village’ and
how it contributed to Jamestown’s history.This type of mill culture was prevalentat one time in the state’s history, and we have a proud example of it in our owntown. Perhaps some of you or your family were a part of that life two or threegenerations ago!They will present a DVD that tells thestory with pictures and a written
document as well. It promises to be an evening rich in local history.
Tues., October 19
“Lincoln in 3-D”
Bob Zeller, the co-founder and president of the Center for Civil War Photography,and one of the leading experts in his field,will be showing a digitized stereoscopicslide show, “Lincoln in 3-D” as our CivilWar offering of the series. You will begiven a pair of 3-D glasses and for over half an hour be transported to the Civil War era in the original 3-D format. You will see over 170 stereoscopic images of Lincoln and events of the war, narrated byMr. Zeller himself. The New York Times Book Review said that the “images seem to jump out at the viewer.” We are going to look forward to that experience right here in our library. It is our good luck that Bob lives in Trinity, and is willing to share this remarkable presentation with us.
Tues., October 26
“The Mendenhall Plantation, Quakers and Early Jamestown”
Rebecca Lasley, the director and curator of the Mendenhall Plantation, is going to share some of the stories and facts that surround the very old farmhouse that sits along the road on the other sideof the bridge, in Old Jamestown. If you have not ever ventured onto the site, this will be your chance to experience some of the local pride that comes from knowing where our town came from and how it began. These original settlers and their families were the pioneers who set the wheels turning with their shops and mills to establish the town of Jamestown over 250 years ago. There is also a link to the UndergrounRailroad within those walls. Come and find out about the old plantation.
Linda Kenner, a local historian and former member of the Save the Old School committee, will present everything you’ve always wanted to know about the history of the beautiful old school building that sits in the midst of the Jamestown community.She will share how the school wasbegun and the events and people that
shaped its story. You will gain an appreciation of the importance of education in our community, and the
building that was so much a part of it all.
Tues., October 12
“The Oakdale Cotton Mill”
Mary Browning and Pat Koehler have done extensive research on theOakdale Mill and the ‘mill village’ and
how it contributed to Jamestown’s history.This type of mill culture was prevalentat one time in the state’s history, and we have a proud example of it in our owntown. Perhaps some of you or your family were a part of that life two or threegenerations ago!They will present a DVD that tells thestory with pictures and a written
document as well. It promises to be an evening rich in local history.
Tues., October 19
“Lincoln in 3-D”
Bob Zeller, the co-founder and president of the Center for Civil War Photography,and one of the leading experts in his field,will be showing a digitized stereoscopicslide show, “Lincoln in 3-D” as our CivilWar offering of the series. You will begiven a pair of 3-D glasses and for over half an hour be transported to the Civil War era in the original 3-D format. You will see over 170 stereoscopic images of Lincoln and events of the war, narrated byMr. Zeller himself. The New York Times Book Review said that the “images seem to jump out at the viewer.” We are going to look forward to that experience right here in our library. It is our good luck that Bob lives in Trinity, and is willing to share this remarkable presentation with us.
Tues., October 26
“The Mendenhall Plantation, Quakers and Early Jamestown”
Rebecca Lasley, the director and curator of the Mendenhall Plantation, is going to share some of the stories and facts that surround the very old farmhouse that sits along the road on the other sideof the bridge, in Old Jamestown. If you have not ever ventured onto the site, this will be your chance to experience some of the local pride that comes from knowing where our town came from and how it began. These original settlers and their families were the pioneers who set the wheels turning with their shops and mills to establish the town of Jamestown over 250 years ago. There is also a link to the UndergrounRailroad within those walls. Come and find out about the old plantation.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Constitition Week at Jamestown Public Library
In honor of Constitution Week, the library will be hosted a special family program Saturday at 10:30am. In partnership with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution,Debby Beach did a great job of teaching about the Constittuition and its writers.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Kids blow bubbles and learn about Ocean life
Children this week blew all kinds of bubbles outside Jamestown Public Library.
Students also drew and painted their own underwater scenes with oil pastels and a blue tempura wash.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Children Learn about Pond life and enjoy water activities at our summer reading program !!!
Check out our other pics of the fun we are having this summer at http://www.jamestownpubliclibrary.com/SummerReadingProgram.htm
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Make a splash, make waves, READ this summer !!!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Summer Reading Program
Jamestown Public Library Summer Reading And Enrichment Program
Tuesdays, June 22nd through August 17th
Middle School Students
(Grades 6-8)
Tuesday afternoons @ 1 PM for appx. one hour
June 22– Digital Photography– Still and Videos
Digital Photography Scavenger Hunt
June 29th-- WII Resort Sports Competition
July 6th - Piedmont Environmental Center– H20 Around us
July 13th-Underwater Art
July 20th– Make waves with Drama
July 27th - Water Olympics/Blow Giant bubbles
August 3rd– Make waves with yarn –Learn to knit
August 10th - The Soap Lady make your own bath salts
August 17th– Make music waves with the Beatle Rock Band
(Xbox 360 ) competition
Suggested Reading List
Summer Reading Program Make a splash - Read !!
Ages- Preschool - 5th grades
Every Thursday morning, from 10-11 am.
Toddlers will continue to meet with Julia Ebel at 10:30 am.
Summer Program Schedule
June 24 – Flako and Ze Clownettes with Wet Magic / All ages
July 1 – Water Care & Conservation/ Water play in pool/Age 4-7
July 1 - Common Water - Project Wet/ Racing boats in fountain/Gr 3-5
July 8 – Piedmont Environmental Center/ water animals/ All ages
July 15 – Bathtubs & Bubbles/ Age 4-7
July 15 - Flotsum & Water Color paintings/Gr 3-5
July 22 – Natural Science Center/ All ages
July 29 – Pirates/ Crafts/ Ages 4-7
July 29 – Pirates & Treasure Hunt/ Gr 2-5
Aug 5 – Fire Safety & Fire Trucks/ Water play/ Age 4-7
Aug 5 – Flushing toilets/ Gr 2-5
Aug 12 – Mad Science - Life in the Sea/Age 4-7
Aug 12 – Mad Science - Is That Water? Slime/ Gr 2-5
Aug 19 – Finding Nemo / All ages
Suggested Reading List for Young Children
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