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Adult Programs

We welcome adults of any age to join us at the library for craft programs, instructional classes, and more!

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Information about the different programs we offer are below. Anyone is able to participate, even if you don't have a library card! Some programs require registration, and others are just first come, first serve. If registration is required it will be listed in the details for each event. 

Painting Pottery
Crafts

The library offers crafts for adults too! Join us for a fun evening of crafting and socializing! Typically all materials and supplies will be provided at no cost; however, you may be asked to bring specific items from home for certain crafts. Registration is required for crafts. 

Smiling Teacher
Instructional Classes

The library offers instructional classes on a variety of subjects such as Wills & Estate planning, Technology Classes, Food Canning, and much more! Instruction classes are free of charge, but you may be asked to provide your own materials or equipment depending on the class. Registration is required for instructional classes. 

Pile Of Books
Book Club

Library Book Club is a book club for adults. The library provides the books for the club members. The book genres can range from mystery to romance, and are often books not seen on recent bestseller lists. This way, members can expand their horizons and learn about new authors!

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The meetings are held at the library once per month, on the fourth Monday of every month (with some exceptions). We do not meet during the summer months. Please contact the Alfred Dickey Library for more information. 

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To register for this program, please visit the main desk at Alfred Dickey Library or call 701-252-2990. 

Upcoming Events

  • Mon, Jun 09
    Alfred Dickey Library-Virtual Event
    Jun 09, 2025, 12:00 AM – Aug 03, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library-Virtual Event, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Patrons of all ages are invited to participate in a Virtual Art Show. The library will post a weekly art challenge on Facebook @James River Valley Library and on Instagram @ JRVLS. Drop a photo of your art project in the comments section for a chance to be featured in our Virtual Art Show in August.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 11
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Movie starts at 2pm @ Alfred Dickey Library. Kids can come to watch a movie on our big screen. No registration required. Movie title will be announced each week in the library. No registration needed.
  • Mon, Jul 14
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library from 6:00-7:00 pm for an evening of fun and imagination with LEGO! We will have a theme you may build, or you may build anything you would like! Registration is required for this event, please click the "Register" button below.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Stories, Music, Action Rhymes, Puppets, & More!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess? We would love to teach you! Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for Chess Lessons on Tuesdays & Thursdays through the month of June. Registration for a class time is required. Register by calling the library at 701-252-2990.
  • Wed, Jul 16
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    This is a drop-in event where we will teach you to the art of scrape painting. Children of all ages are welcome, there is no registration required.
  • Join Waitlist
    Thu, Jul 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for an afternoon of fun and crafts! We will be making a reverse glass painting at this event. There will be two events for different age groups, please register for your age group online. All library events are free, and all supplies will be provided.
  • Join Waitlist
    Thu, Jul 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for an afternoon of fun and crafts! We will be making a reverse glass painting at this event. There will be two events for different age groups, please register for your age group online.
  • Sat, Jul 19
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join our Pokémon Club! Learn how to play the Pokémon trading card game and hang out with others who like to play. Bring your own decks or use ours. New and seasoned players are welcome.
  • Mon, Jul 21
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library to learn how to make stop motion films! All equipment needed to create the films will be provided. This event is for kids ages 9-13. Registration is required, please register online.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 22
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jul 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    North American Bison Discovery Center , 500 17th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for Storytime at the North American Bison Discovery Center once a month June-August. There will be no Storytime at Alfred Dickey Library on the dates we have Storytime at the Museum.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 22
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Do you love talking to others about the books you’ve read? Are you looking for new reading recommendations? Our non-traditional B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) book club might be just what you’re looking for! This event is for ages 18+. Please register online.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 23
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Drop in to one of our paper collage events where we will be using painted papers, book pages, newspapers, and magazines to create fun art projects. Children of all ages are welcome to attend and there is no registration required.
  • Mon, Jul 28
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for an evening of family fun and games! Please register for this event on our website at www.jrvls.org. Bring the whole family and play board games, puzzles, video games, and more! Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Join Waitlist
    Wed, Jul 30
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jul 30, 2025, 10:00 AM
    North American Bison Discovery Center, 500 17th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at the North American Bison Discovery Center on Thursday, July 30th at 10:00 am, for a Bison Pasture tour to see the herd up close! Space is limited for this event, and registration is required. Please register on our website www.jrvls.org.
  • Thu, Jul 31
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Kids will be walked through the process of weaving a “blanket” for their llama using fabric scraps. All library events are FREE and all supplies will be provided. Please register for this event on our website.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 13
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • June-August
    Alfred Dickey Library
    June-August
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us this summer for the Adult Summer Reading Program! Stop by the library to get your scratch-off ticket, once completed bring it back and get a prize!
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