James Prendergast Library Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jenn Champ tells us about the speakers and topics of the annual Murray L. Bob Lecture that will take place December 1, 2022. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food Preservation Class
The Prendergast Library and Jamestown Public Market are hosting a food preservation class. The free class runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 at the library. Participants will learn basic methods of food storage including … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Receives $214,000 Grant for Library Renovations
The James Prendergast Library has received a nearly $215,000 grant for renovations at the library. State Senator George Borrello announced the Prendergast Library was awarded the funding from the state Public Library Construction Grants. He … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Holding Haunted Library Fundraiser on October 22
The Prendergast Library is holding a Haunted Library fundraiser on Saturday, October 22. Library Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jenn Champ said the event is not meant to be a jump-scare kind of tour, "You're going to come, you're going … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – September 29, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley visited the James Prendergast Library to talk to Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jenn Champ about Autumn and Halloween activities happening at the library in October. … [Read more...]
JHS Class of 1970 Presents Donation to Prendergast Library
The Jamestown High School Class of 1970 has presented a $3,500 donation to the James Prendergast Library. The donation will support educational programming at the library. Library Director Anne Greene said the funding will go toward expanding … [Read more...]
Children’s-YA Author Traci Sorrell Holding Free Talk at Prendergast Library
Children's and Young Adult Author Traci Sorrell will hold a free lecture at the James Prendergast Library tonight. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said Sorrell will be talking about her book, "We Are Still Here! Native American Truths … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Prendergast Library – June 23, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini about the Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program that kicks off June 25, 2022. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]
Summer Playground Program to Return to Jamestown Parks
The Jamestown Parks and Rec's Summer Playground Program returns this season after being on hiatus for two years due to the Pandemic. The program will take place at two playground sites that will rotate between Jackson-Taylor Park on Tuesday and … [Read more...]
