Meet Our Administration

Library Director
Ms. Beth Ullucci, MLIS

bullucci@burrillville.org

Library Assistant Director
Ms. Jennifer Foster, MLIS

jfoster@burrillville.org

Library Board of Trustees

The JMS Library is incorporated as a non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). The operation of the library is overseen by a five member board appointed by the Burrillville Town Council.

CHAIRPERSON: Angela Knapp-Levesque
SECRETARY: Melanie Page
TREASURER: Bethany Lambert
GENERAL MEMBERS: Lynn Fournier, Dawn Williams
TRUSTEES EMERITUS: G. Wayne Miller & Aaron Coutu

The Board meets regularly on the 2nd Wednesdays of every even month.
The October meeting is the annual meeting.

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Guiding Documents

Guiding Documents

Constitution & Bylaws

Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Mission Statement

Technology Plan 2023

Important Documents & Policies

Important Documents & Policies

Amplifier Policy

Borrowing of Circulating Passes Policy

Cellphone Use Policy

Computer and Internet Policy

Display and Exhibit Policy

Displays Application

Interlibrary Loan Policy

Library of Things Policy

Local History Room Usage Policy

Lock Down Policy

Materials Selection Policy

Meeting Room Application

Meeting Room Policy

Posting of Notices Policy

Privacy Policy

Request for Reevaluation

Safety & Disruption Policy

Security Camera Policy

Service Policy

Telephone Use Policy

Teen Room Usage Policy

Unattended Children Policy

Volunteers Policy

Library Founders, Jesse M. Smith and Mary E. Smith.

Who Was Jesse M. Smith?

Jesse M. Smith was born on November 15, 1834 in Burrillville, RI to Aaron and Julia Smith. Mr. Smith married Mary E. Tinkham on August 23, 1855 in Rhode Island. Jesse was listed as a horse trader in the federal censuses and owned a livery stable in Oakland, RI. Jesse served as a senator in the RI General Assembly. He died on April 26, 1889 at the age of 54. His grave is located in Glocester, RI.

In 1894 Mary E. Smith of Harrisville bequeathed a sum of money and a parcel of land at the corner of East Avenue and Main Street to the Town of Burrillville to be held in trust until such time as a public library could be erected in memory of her late husband, Jesse. It took many years, but the town finally began construction of the Memorial Block, a three story brick commercial building.

This was planned to house various businesses and recreational facilities, including a bowling alley, an assembly hall, town offices, and a library room. The Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library was officially dedicated in the fall of 1906.

Welcome

The primary mission of the Jesse Smith Library is to serve as a full-service public library providing access to a wide variety of materials and services to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community.

The slogan of our library is “Cornerstone of the Community.” The library strives to be an integral and vibrant center for our community. We offer a wide variety of materials to check out including books, magazines, metal detectors, games, puzzles, binoculars and much more. We offer programs for ages birth to senior with several large scale muti-generational events. Whether storytimes for the little ones, teen laser tag, adult computer classes, glow in the dark mini golf or Waterpark Wednesdays, we have something for all ages. Our summer concerts are not to be missed.

We hope you visit us soon and take advantage of all the wonderful things your library has to offer.

  • Yellow and purple flowers growing outside of the Library
  • History section of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, featuring historical documents and maps.
  • Library interior, featuring tables and chairs for personal use.
  • Rainbow over exterior of Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
  • Library computers, featuring four computers and chairs.
  • Child playing by inflatable pool/sprinkler
  • Exterior of back of Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
  • Photograph of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library interior featuring full bookcases and bookshelves
  • Person in inflatable dinosaur costume
  • Children playing with toys on a plastic table outdoors.
  • Photograph of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library interior featuring full bookcases and bookshelves (wide shot)
  • Yellow flowers growing outside of the Library
  • Library interior entrance and hallway.
  • Sign outside of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, featuring the library's name
  • Children's Department of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, featuring children's books
  • Children's Department of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, featuring children's books
  • Photo of front exterior of Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
  • Sign for the "Craft Corner" within the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library
  • Photograph of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library interior featuring full bookcases and bookshelves

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(401) 710-7800

Town of Burrillville

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(401) 710-7800

Town of Burrillville