The James Library
& Center for the Arts
The James is a dynamic center for the arts whose mission is to inspire creativity and learning through music, visual, and literary programs in an historic and welcoming place open to all.
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Hello Friends of the James
Thank you to our local cultural councils for their support of our 2026 season!
Hanover, Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth
Our History
The James is the oldest library in Norwell and is located on the village green, adjacent to the historic Kent House and First Parish of Norwell, of which the James is an autonomous program. The three-story building stands as one of the few examples of Victorian architecture in the Norwell National Register Historic District.
Since 1874, the James has been a gathering place for scores of groups as diverse as the Young Ladies Union during the late 1870’s, to current community groups including the Norwell Garden Club, the Norwell Women’s Club, and the North River Commission.
