LIBRARY & ART GALLERY HOURS and location:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 1-5 p.m.
Thursday: 1-5 p.m.
Friday: 1-5 p.m.
Saturday: 11-1 p.m. (Closed Saturdays in July and August)
Sunday: Closed
The James will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, November 25, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas)
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve)
Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Memorial Day weekend)
Friday, June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth)
Friday, July 3, 2026 (July 4th recognized)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 (July 4th)
Directions to the James
FROM ROUTE 3:
Take exit #32 (Rt. 53). Drive north on Route 53 for 3/4 mile to the first set of lights and turn right onto Rte. 123 (Main Street). Go east on Rt. 123 for 2.5 miles until Norwell Common (flagpole and statue on a town green). A State Police sign will be on the right. Bear right there onto West Street. The James Library is the 3rd building on the right (a yellow Victorian). Parking is available on the street, in our two handicapped spaces to the left of the building, or next door at First Parish of Norwell.

