Welcome to Jamestown Philomenian Library's 2021 Summer Reading Program. Our Summer Reading Program kicks off on Monday, June 28, and ends on Saturday, August 21.
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.
Local support includes Rhode Island Children's and Young Adult Librarians. Special thanks to the Friends of the Jamestown Library.
Research has shown that children who read six or more books during the summer maintain or improve their reading skills, while children who do not lose ground by September.
How to Participate
Grand Prizes
(Please note: only one grand prize per participant)
For the Memory Keeper
Win a Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 9 camera. Also included in this prize: a camera case, filters, film, and a photo album.
For the Engineer
This 1,073 piece LEGO set is from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Exercise your STEM skills by building "The Child" or "Baby Yoda" or "Grogu." Whatever you call him doesn't matter to us!
For the Book Lover
Enjoy a $30 gift card to Island Books in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Schedule of Events
Programs are recommended for tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration is necessary for all programs.
Programs
Registration opens one week before each event.
Mermaid Masterpieces
Thursday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for a paint party! Tweens and teens will paint a specific painting using step-by-step instructions. Tonight's painting will be a magical narwhal in celebration of our Tales & Tails theme! Registration is required for this Friends of the Jamestown Library program as space is limited.
Trivia at the Library
Thursday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge by taking the ultimate trivia challenge! Enter as a team of 2 to 4 friends, or compete as an individual—the choice is yours! Fun, food, and prizes are guaranteed. Registration is required for this Friends of the Jamestown Library program as space is limited.
To register, email Ms. Colleen: jamlibyouth@gmail.com.
In your email, include the following:
Team name
Your name and grade for Fall 2021
Names and grades of all teammates
Please read the complete rules for trivia night before signing up!
Rhode Island Museum of Science & Art (RIMOSA)
Thursday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Young artists and engineers will explore the connection between potential and kinetic energy by using tubes, tape, and other household materials to create a marble “roller coaster,” inspired by Rube Goldberg machines. This program encourages experimentation and discovery. This open-ended program gives students opportunities to build confidence and develop perseverance within the creative problem-solving process.
Build your own roller coaster! (for marbles!) Explore Rube Goldberg’s wacky cartoons of made-up machines. Learn about potential and kinetic energy, gravity, and friction as you build a marble roller coaster using household materials. Give a marble the ride of its life.
This is a HYBRID program. Supply kits will be picked up at the library before the virtual meeting with RIMOSA on Thursday, July 29th. Registration for this Friends of the Jamestown Program is required as space is limited. Please include the best email address to forward the Zoom link to.
Knots of Art at the Library
Thursday, August 12, 6:00 p.m.
Curious about macramé? Rhode Island Artist and owner of Knots of Art, Genevieve Santiago, leads the way in this fun beginner craft where we make macramé rainbows! Join Genevieve on her mission to make every day more beautiful! Registration is required for this Friends of the Jamestown Library event as space is limited.
Grab & Go Crafts
Craft kits are available at 10:00 a.m. on the date listed and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Quantities are limited. Craft kits are available only to registered Summer Reading Program participants.
Thursday, July 8: Feed a Bee Plants
Thursday, July 22: Chomping Shark
Thursday, August 5: Yarn Birds
Thursday, August 19: A Whale's Tail
