(JKPL) — In a heartwarming ceremony commemorating Joeten’s 75th anniversary celebration on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library expressed its deepest appreciation to the Joeten Daidai Foundation, Joeten’s philanthropic arm.
At the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe, Saipan, Team JKPL presented the foundation with a cultural plaque of appreciation, which serves as a lasting reminder of Joeten’s significant contributions to JKPL and the community it serves.
This longstanding partnership has been instrumental to JKPL’s mission of preserving the CNMI’s cultural heritage and connecting people, libraries and government to the resources and tools they need to succeed and to build a stronger community.
“We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support we have received from the Joeten Daidai Foundation,” said Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi. “Their continued generosity has allowed us to expand our collections, enhance our library programs and services, and create a welcoming space for learning and enrichment. It is an incredible honor to bestow this cultural plaque of our appreciation to the Joeten Daidai Foundation, especially as Joeten celebrates its 75th anniversary. Thank you, Joeten Daidai Foundation, for your philanthropic efforts. Your continued support of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is a testament to your belief in the importance of libraries, the power of education, and your dedication to fostering a thriving and informed society. Congratulations on Joeten’s 75th Anniversary! Biba, Joeten Daidai Foundation! Biba, Marianas!”
