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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.
  • Thu, Jun 12
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 12, 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 a fun craft! There will be two age groups for this event, please register for your child's age group.
  • Thu, Jun 12
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 12, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for a fun craft! There will be two age groups for this event, please register for your child's age group.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 12
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 12, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 13
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 13, 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, Jun 16
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Drop into Alfred Dickey Library to learn how to create comic strips! This event is for children ages 9-13. No registration required.
  • Mon, Jun 16
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 16, 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, Jun 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Stories, Music, Action Rhymes, Puppets, & More!
  • Sat, Jun 21
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Bring your own deck, or borrow ours!
  • Mon, Jun 23
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 23, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 24
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jun 24, 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.
  • Wed, Jun 25
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Kids will be walked through the process of making this bright and cheery mobile from paper, beads, and pipe cleaners. This event is for kids ages 5-8. Registration is required.
  • Wed, Jun 25
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Pajaki (Polish meaning “spiders of straw”) are a folk art from Poland, traditionally made of rye straw. We will create our own lovely pajaki with paper straws and flowers.
  • Thu, Jun 26
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for a fun children’s event featuring a Bald Eagle puppet, story, song, facts, and a craft! Children’s curiosity will soar to new heights as the National Audubon Society provides engaging eagle-themed programming about our national bird.
  • Thu, Jul 03
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 03, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Children ages 5-12 are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind event that empowers kids to co-create published children’s books. Listen to stories, ask questions, and share your creative ideas with children's book author Rebecca Young from Bug and Bear Press.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 09
    Stutsman County Library
    Jul 09, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Stutsman County Library , 910 5th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • Thu, Jul 10
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library to make Zentangles! Kids ages 9-13 can drop into this event to create beautiful zentangles together or anyone can take them and make them at home. No registration needed.
  • 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.
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