9/3/2023 0 Comments Mr swifty ice cream![]() However convoluted that may sound, we are (usually) successful in directing people to our library with some combination of directions involving McDonald’s, Uhl’s Supermarket, Swifty’s Ice Cream, the stoplight at the intersection of Routes 35 and 72 in the center of town, etc… It’s somewhat easier when the patron has a smartphone or GPS. We are in the west side of the Village building, behind Swifty’s. Follow Seaman Drive as it curves around to the right, into a strip plaza. Look for a McDonald’s on your right, keep going until you see an old gas station which is now an ice cream shop called Swifty’s. When you get to town you’ll still be on Old 35, but at that point it’s called West Washington Street. Librarian: If you’re coming from Xenia, take Route 35 east to the first Jamestown exit, turn right off the exit and you’ll be on Old Route 35, and in about a mile you’ll come into town. Librarian: Are you familiar with Old Route 35? Librarian: Which direction are you coming from? Librarian: Jamestown Community Library, how may I help you?Ĭaller: Yes, where is your library located? A call for directions to our service desk traditionally goes something like this: In recent years, smartphone apps and GPS units have improved this situation for our librarians and patrons. Recently the Village posted prominent numbers on the front façade of the building above each entryway which goes a long way toward clarifying our correct address.ĭirecting someone to our library from out of town has been an even bigger challenge. Thankfully, it’s usually not a problem sorting out this type of confusion. The Village offices, located in the east side of the municipal building, are at 84 Seaman Drive. Through the years, the fact that our municipal building is a duplex with two addresses has in itself led to confusion, especially for mail carriers and package delivery services. ![]() ![]() Most Jamestown Community Library patrons are regulars and familiar with our location in the west side of the Jamestown Municipal Building, located at 86 Seaman Drive. ![]()
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