Jamestown Public Library

Computer Classses in January

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Basic computer classes begin on Wednesday, January 4th @ 10 AM. Call 454-4815 for details. Space is limited.

Give gift that keeps on giving !!

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Drop by the library and preview the materials that have can be sponsored by patrons on our wish list this year. Sponsor an item to be added to our collection and used by the entire community. Add your name to our Wish Tree !!

Kids "n" Klaus

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Fun was had by all after the Jamestown Christmas Parade at the Jamestown Public Library. There were young singers, bell ringers, cletic music, crafts, Santa and more.

Kids"n" Klaus Celebration December 4th

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Sunday, December 4th

Immediately following the annual Jamestown Christmas Parade.

Kids 'n' Klaus

Start your holiday season out right. Join us here at JPL for music, crafts, food, Santa and more.

Check out our announcement on Youtube.
Youtube Kids'n' Klaus

Sponsor a Luminary at Jamestown Public Library

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Luminaries at the Library

Friends of the Jamestown Public Library

I would like to sponsor a luminary at Jamestown Public Library on December 4.

(To sponsor more than one bag, list names separately. You may attach a sheet. Please print.)

In honor of __________________________________________________________________

In memory of ________________________________________________________________ Amount enclosed _______________________

(A minimum donation of $1.00 per bag will light a light.) Sponsor's name _________________________________________ Phone_____________ Address_____________________________________________________________________

Designated names will be written on luminary bags. Jamestown News will list sponsors. All proceeds will be used to benefit the Jamestown Public Library.

Please write checks to Friends of the Jamestown Public Library.Return to Jamestown Public Library, P.O. Box 1437, Jamestown, NC 27282

Thank you for your contribution.

National Game Day at the Library

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Carol Reed teaches young children new card games at the Jamestown Public Library on National

Game Day.

Jane Tesh speaks at the Jamestown Public Library

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Patrons and members of the community gathered at the Jamestown Public Library to listen to Jane Tesh read from her latest book and discuss her past history as a writer.

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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.

Jamestown Public Library Presents Jane Tesh

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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.

The Long Rifles of Guilford County Mendenhall

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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.

First in History Series @ Jamestown Public Library

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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

Jamestown Old School Association BBQ

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September 24th - BBQ
5 until 8 PM

Tickets $8 each, Free Entertainment

The amazing band Cruize Control will be performing during the Alumni BBQ next Saturday. Come enjoy the best of Beach, Dance, Boogie and Blues music. Visit their website to learn more about the band. http://ow.ly/6o47Z

Cruize Control, Beach, Dance, Boogie, Blues Music

Constitution Week September 17-24th

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Celebrate Constitution week @ Jamestown Public Library !!! OnThursday afternoon, September 22nd @ 3:30, there will be a special storytime about our constititution for K-1 students from Jamestown Elementary. K-1 students from the general public are invited as well.

Julia Ebel holds book signing for new book, Mama's Wreaths.

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On Tuesday, August 30th, Julia Ebel discussed the family stories that lead to the books that she has written . She conducted a reading from her latest book Mama's Wreaths and there is a wreath demonstration. Check out Julia's website @ http://www.juliaebel.com/

Kids Learn about Chippewa Traditions and dreamcatchers

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Recycled crafts At Summer Library Program

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Decoupaging Letters for the YA Room

Making Paper Wallets

Tweens make African masks on July 26th

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Middle School Students make God's Eyes on Tuesday, July 12th

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Triad Martial Arts visit JPL Reading Program

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July 4th celebration @ Jamestown Public Library

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Jamestown Public Library was decorated in honor of the 4th of July

Jamestown Kids Enjoy candy sushi and enjoy hearing a visitor share stories of Japan

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Elementary kids celebrate Europe @ Jamestown Public Library

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A Bagpiper visits Jamestown Public Library and students enjoy Europen crafts on June 30th.

Kids practice martial arts at Jamestown Public Library

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Triad Martial Arts visited our tweens last week, June 28th for a program on bullies and self-defense.

Summer Reading Begins

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Summer Reading programs begin @ Jamestown Public Library

Flako and his friends kick off the Pre-K - Elementary Summer Reading Program0n June 23rd.

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Young Readers Festival @Jamestown Public Library An opportunity for the whole family and entire community to meet local and regional authors of books
for children and young adults.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Free Admission!
Join us for an adventure of conversation and stories, of meeting famous authors,and of purchasing their autographed books.
Authors: Joan Anderson, Carol Andrews, Theresa Bane, Sara Harrell Banks, Clay Carmichael, Hunter Darden, Bonnie Doerr, Julia Ebel, Judith Geary, Donna Lawrence,Caroline McAlister, Robert Nutt, Lynn Salsi, Carole Boston Weatherford, Kathy Wolf, Jim Young,Terrance Zepke
Storytellers : Cynthia Moore Brown, Joe Ferguson, Nora Dial-Stanley

Expect to find a variety of books for children and young adults:
picture books, mysteries, biographies, vampire and ghost stories, poetry, nonfiction, Christian books, and more.

The Young Readers Festival is produced by Jamestown Public Library, under the Friends of the Library and Old Jamestown School Association with funding through the Grassroots program of the NC Legislature, the NC Arts Council, Guilford County, City of High Point, and the High Point area Arts Council; and Steven Davis, D.D.S., PA

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Our 2011 Basket Raffle Fundraiser begins TODAY and runs through April 15th. Come in and purchase your tickets: $5 for 20 tickets and $10 for 60 tickets. All proceeds support the library.

SUPPORT JAMESTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY AGAINST BUDGET CUTS !!!!

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Show Your Support!!!

Jamestown Library is facing drastic budget cuts. Act now and voice your opinion.
Sign our petition at the library.

Contact the Guilford County Commissioners TODAY.

Jamestown Public Library Open House December 5th

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Jamestown Public Library held an Open House on December 5th. There was food, crafts, Santa, music and more.

National Gaming Day @ Jamestown Public Library

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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.

Historic Jamestown Series on Tuesdays in October

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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.

Constitition Week at Jamestown Public Library

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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.

Middlle schoolers make sugar scrubs with Susan Stringer, the soap lady

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Jamestown children enjoy water sports

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Kids have fun knitting at Jamestown Public Library

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Kids enjoy a visit from the Natural Science Center during the Summer Reading Program.

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Kids blow bubbles and learn about Ocean life

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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.

Children Learn about Pond life and enjoy water activities at our summer reading program !!!

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Check out our other pics of the fun we are having this summer at http://www.jamestownpubliclibrary.com/SummerReadingProgram.htm

Make a splash, make waves, READ this summer !!!

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Children are enjoying the Summer programs @ Jamestown Public Library

Summer Reading Program

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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 !!

June 24 to Aug 19, 2010

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

Kids and Klaus Event

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Kids and Klaus events

Many people in the community joined us for some holiday cheer on Sunday. Check out the events we enjoyed.

Storytelling Project for Jamestown Youth

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“Let’s give ‘em something to talk about”…(Bonnie Rait, 1991 ).
That’s precisely the point behind a youth storytelling project underway at Millis Road Elementary and Ragsdale High schools. Hosted by the Jamestown Library and the Jamestown Historic Society, a class of fourth graders at Millis Road Elementary and Ragsdale High’s first year drama class, are learning the performing art of storytelling. Their trainers are professional storytellers providing 10-hours of instruction on how to become storytellers. A public performance at the end of the training will showcase the students’ talents to the community. Top performers will be invited to submit their videoed performances to the National Youth Storytelling competition in Pigeon Ford, Tennessee in February 2010, and to attend NC Storyfest Inc’s annual storytelling festival in High Point and Greensboro on May 21 and 22nd. The instruction is free and made possible through a grant awarded NCSI by the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro.
The Jamestown project is spotlighting stories about historic Jamestown gleaned through interviews with Old Jamestown School alumni, descendants of the freed black Florence community and descendants of the original Quaker families that established Jamestown. Through these oral history dialogues, students will then create a dramatic persona of the person they interviewed and “tell” their memories and anecdotes to their audience.
We invite you to be in that audience supporting these Jamestown elementary children and Ragsdale High teens and their teachers who are so enthusiastically embracing this challenging project. The showcase at Millis Road is scheduled on December 9 from one to two o’clock and at the high school on an as yet to be determined day during the first week of December. We’ll keep you updated on the times and place.
Four other sites in Guilford County are participating in this same project: Win-Win Resolutions, the City Arts/Greensboro Parks & Recreation Folk Teen Center, the Vance H. Chavis Branch Library and Guilford County Schools (peer mentoring program at Penn Griffin Middle School) .
“First, catch your story. The really exciting thing is that they are all around—out there—just waiting to be caught…this “common possession of humankind…” Edie Garvey.

Story time at Jamestown Public Library

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Please come and visit us on Thursdays for Storytime. At 10:30, we offer sessions for toddlers through preschool. At 3:30, we offer sessions for Kindergarten and first graders.

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