An International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is set for this Saturday at the James Prendergast Library. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County are hosting the event that will take … [Read more...]
Historical Marker Unveiled at James Prendergast Library
A new historical marker has been unveiled at the James Prendergast Library in Jamestown. The marker is the 79th marker in the city and is located at 509 Cherry Street, along West 5th Street, where the original library entrance was located when it … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – September 21, 2023
We talk with James Prendergast Library IT Librarian Kristie Bemis about activities taking place at the library, including the Second Annual Haunted Library event in October. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Libraries Awarded Over $392,000 in State Construction Grants
Libraries in Chautauqua County have been awarded $392,417 in New York State Public Library Construction Grants. The funding will assist with renovation and construction projects. The awards are from $34 million in capital funds allocated by the … [Read more...]
Complete Streets Workshop to Be Held at Prendergast Library Tonight
A workshop on pedestrian and bicycling safety will be held at the Prendergast Library tonight. The Jamestown Department of Development and GObike Buffalo will hold the Complete Streets Community workshop from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is part … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – July 13, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley visits the James Prendergast Library to learn more about the Summer Reading program underway along with a bevy of other programs. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Underway Until August 19
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program is underway and open to all ages. IT Librarian Kristie Bemis said the program runs until August 19, "And for the kids, we track how many minutes they read. And we have this really fun reading … [Read more...]
New Prendergast Library Patio Dedicated to Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle
Officials and family dedicated a new patio in honor of local radio legend, Jim Roselle, at the James Prendergast Library on Saturday. The ceremony, which included the dedication of the new community gardens as well, preceded the library's annual … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Block Party to Take Place June 24
The James Prendergast Library will kick off their summer reading program with a block party and patio dedication this Saturday. The new patio will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. in memory of Jim Roselle, a library supporter, radio personality, and … [Read more...]
City Council to Review 2023 Action Plan, West Sixth Street Crosswalk Project
Jamestown City Council will review at its work session the proposed 2023 Action Plan regarding $1.5 million in funding from HUD. The City Department of Development held six community input sessions on the action plan over the last two months. The … [Read more...]