Friends of the James River Valley Library System

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The Friends of the James River Valley Library System support the goals and objectives of the JRVLS. We Advocate, Share, & Raise Funds

10/20/2026

🗓 Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m.
📍 Alfred Dickey Public Library

Members and community members are welcome! We’ll elect 2027 board positions, share what we’ve accomplished in 2026, and serve a light meal.

Want to support your library? Membership is just $10 a year and helps fund local library programs and events. Join at either library location or at friendsofjrvl.org.

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/26/2026

Join us today at the Newman Arena for the ND Book and Arts Festival 10-5! We have free bookmarks, a few tee shirts, and bags for all your books while supplies last.

09/16/2026

Plan your day at the North Dakota Book and Arts Festival! A fun day for everyone.
📅Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
📍UJ campus Harold Newman Arena
📍1004 7th St NE, Jamestown, ND
Here's what to expect at the festival:
🎨📕10am-5pm: Book and Arts Festival with 80 exhibitors
👉11am-4pm: Giveaways every hour - enter for a chance to win
👉 10am-3pm: Kid's Corner with storytimes every hour & fun activities
👉 10am-12pm: The Arts Center Thumbprint Zine craft
👉11am: Dr. Ramona Klein presenting Teaching Heart: My Life from Native American Boarding School to Leader in Education
👉1pm: University of Jamestown's 2026 Plainsong Launch
👉2pm: Poetry Reading and discussion with N.D. Poet Laureate, Dr. Denise Lajimodiere
👉3:30pm: Chuck Suchy - Singer, songwriter, and storyteller

07/30/2026

Books in the wild! 📚✨

Our library cart is loaded up and parked right outside—and it’s practically begging for a quick browse.

Here’s the best part: It’s name-your-own-price! Grab a cozy mystery, a new recipe book, or a hidden gem you’ve been meaning to read, and drop whatever you’d like in the donation box.

Every single dollar goes directly to the Friends of the Library, helping us spread the word about the library, keep the programs running, and the community thriving with amazing resources.

Stop by, take a peek, and grab a book (or three) on your way in today! 🛒📖❤️

06/08/2026

Better late than never! Check out the remaining fun events happening in June at the library!

05/30/2026

So fun!!

Stop by the Fantasy Faire today The Lodge Jamestown ! Plans games, hit the photo booth, drink a potion, and win prizes!

05/04/2026

Wow - what a month it was celebrating our libraries with YOU!
Thank you for the incredible support and engagement.

If you're a new member, a renewing member, or a proud patron of the library - we loved celebrating with you and we appreciate your support of the libraries we adore.

BUT - it's never too late to join or renew your Friends friendship. We celebrate the libraries and staff all year long!

https://www.friendsofjrvl.org

04/22/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK!!
We are so excited to celebrate our library with you!!

Did you know our library has so much more than books? Puzzles, computers, 3D printing, and so much more - including an amazing staff. Just go in and check it out! Oh, and that big blue bus? Our bookmobile! Delivering books all throughout the county for others to enjoy.

YOU can support the library this week by:
- JOINING THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!!
- Checking out a book
- Getting a library card
- Attend events
- Buying some library merch to rock around town
- Use digital resources
- Tell your friends and family to do the same

We hope to see you out there celebrating our libraries this week - and next, too :)

04/13/2026

Do you know the history of the Friends?!

Bill Kennedy helped to found the Friends of the James River Valley Library System a decade ago. The Friends was approved as a 501(c)3 by the state of North Dakota in November 2016, and by the IRS in February 2017. Since then, they have worked closely with the staff and board to support children’s and adult programming and provide fund raising activities for both library branches and the bookmobile. The Friends are also involved with grant writing and event support for the library.

Now is a great time to add the Friends to your story! Join or renew your membership today for just $10. Your membership funds support all of the awesome resources in our library, and on wheel (looking at you, bookmobile)!

Address

910 5th Street SE
Jamestown, ND
58401

Telephone

(701) 252-2217

Website

http://www.friendsofJRVL.org/

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