Computer Classses in January

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

Give gift that keeps on giving !!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Recycled crafts At Summer Library Program

Decoupaging Letters for the YA Room

 Making Paper Wallets

Tweens make African masks on July 26th

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

Triad Martial Arts visit JPL Reading Program

July 4th celebration @ Jamestown Public Library

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

Elementary kids celebrate Europe @ Jamestown Public Library

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

Kids practice martial arts at Jamestown Public Library

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

Summer Reading Begins

Summer Reading programs begin @ Jamestown Public Library

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

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

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 !!!!

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.