A traveling exhibit on the evolution of American Democracy is coming to the Robert H. Jackson Center this fall The Museum Association of New York selected the center as one of 12 host sites for "Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York." The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – February 15, 2024
The James Prendergast Library is holding its 3rd Annual Community Block Party on June 29, 2024. Special Projects and Facility Manager Jennifer Champ tells us about a new artisans marketplace that will be part of the event. … [Read more...]
Artisan Vendors Being Sought For Library’s 3rd Annual Community Block Party
The James Prendergast Library is looking for artisan vendors for its Third Annual Community Block Party. The block party will be held 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29. Special Projects and Facility Manager Jennifer Champ said the … [Read more...]
2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture Will Be ‘Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy Of Justice Today’
The 2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture will be "Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy of Justice Today." The lecture will be presented by Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon. It will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14 in the James … [Read more...]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event To Be Held Nov. 18
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...]
