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Jamestown 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.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Get ready, get set, go !! Mark your calendars and come to participate in National Gaming Day @ Jamestown Public Library on Saturday, November 12 thfrom 10 AM until 1 PM.  Join us for a competition using the Xbox Kinect  video gaming system provided by Steve Costanzo , the manager of the GameStop at Friendly Center. Participants will be competing in Kinect Adventures for Xbox 360.    While waiting for your turn  to compete, enjoy participating in other card and board games. There will be something for every age group from Candyland to Scrabble to Chess to Old Maids to cards games such as Spoons or Pounce.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Jamestown Public Library Presents Jane Tesh

Jamestown Public Library Presents  Jane Tesh and her new book, Stolen Hearts   which is the first book in her new Grace Street  Mysteries series. Copies will be available for purchase.
Date:  Wednesday, November 9th

Time:  12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Lunch will be available for $4.00 per person.  Please RSVP by calling (336) 454-4815 by Monday, November 7th.

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The Long Rifles of Guilford County Mendenhall

The Long Rifles of Guilford County was presented by C. Michael Briggs. Michael did an informative presentation of the long rifles that were used in the area for hunting otr display pieces unless they  were used  to fight when no other options were available.  Most of them were produced by Quaker gunsmiths.
 


The Jamestown area had the highest density of gunsmiths who set the standards for gunsmiths throughout the southeastern Unite States.
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First in History Series @ Jamestown Public Library

Lee Kinard discusses the history of our local community College, GTCC.  Mr. Kinard gave an informative presentation about the beginnings of GTCC.  He presented nformation about the founding and growth of the local community college.
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During the month of  October, there will be a history series that  dicusses the local history of Jamestown area.
Friends of the Library Present -

History of Jamestown Series
Friends of the Library will present the second History of Jamestown Series in October. The series features four unique talks about different aspects of Jamestown history. All events will begin at 7 pm in the library reading room.
The series is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, October 4 Tuesday,
History of Guilford Tech Presented by Lee Kinard
Monday, October 10 ,The Long Rifles of Guilford County Mendenhall
Presented by C. Michael Briggs
Tuesday, October 18
Memories of School Panel discussions moderated by Linda Kenner
Tuesday.October 25, Mendenhall and Anti-Slavery Movement Presented by Rebecca Lasley
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