(JKPL) — On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library officially presented technology equipment to the Tinian Public Library and the Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library on Rota.
Each public library received the following:
Five all-in-one PCs, six tablets, two laptops, one portable movie projector, and one conference web cam.
While at the Tinian Public Library, Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan Edwin P. Aldan graciously thanked Team Joeten-Kiyu Public Library and the Commonwealth Library Council under the leadership of the Commonwealth Library Council Chairman George N. Camacho, CLC Treasurer Charles V. Cepeda, Tinian Representative/Council Member Julie Sablan, Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi, and the JKPL team for the technology equipment, library books, and supplies.
He expressed many thanks to the families of the late Jose “Joeten” C. Tenorio and the late Manuel S. Villagomez “Kiyu” for continuing to promote and advance literacy in the CNMI. Moreover, more than 80 bestseller and award-winning books for children, teens, and adults were delivered, as well as, one non-contact digital thermometer with alcohol dispenser stand.
Present to receive the items were Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan Edwin P. Aldan, Tinian Mayor’s Office Team from Tinian Public Library: Supervisor Julie Sablan, Ma. Jene Borja, Riarita Borja, and Kenneth Pangelinan.
The following day, Team Joeten-Kiyu Public Library composed of Commonwealth Library Council Chairman George N. Camacho, CLC Treasurer Charles V. Cepeda, Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi, Systems Librarian Omar T. Manacop, Technical Services Librarian Beth B. Demapan, and Information Technology Specialist I Aldebert Deleon Guerrero met and presented technology equipment to Rota Mayor Efraim M. Atalig, Rota Mayor PIO/Commonwealth Library Council Vice Chairman Ivan Mereb, Chairman for the 19th Rota Municipal Council Jonovan Lizama, Rota Mayor’s Office community workers: Beata Songao, Aneshia Reyes, and Mary Grace Mendiola, and (Title V) Diana Quitugua.
Rota Mayor Efraim M. Atalig thanked Team Joeten-Kiyu Public Library for their continuous efforts in securing technology equipment — laptops, tablets, computers, movie projector, and webcam — for the Rota community. Discussions were made with goals of further strengthening and forging future plans for technology expansion on both Rota and Tinian.
“As a community anchor, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is not just about books but about the people and community we serve,” said Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi.
“For 30 years, thanks to the late Jose C. Tenorio (Joeten) and the late Manuel S. Villagomez (Kiyu), our sponsors, donors, and patrons — the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library remains the CNMI State Library Information hub, 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 strong community. This year, we continue to celebrate our 30th anniversary with a year-long series of programs and events that highlight our mission thanks to the continued support of our community, our patrons, and our dedicated team. Our visit to Tinian and Rota highlight part of these achievements.
“Therefore, on behalf of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, the Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library, the Tinian Public Library, the Commonwealth Library Council, and the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, we humbly present these new technology equipment in accordance with our LSTA 5-Year Strategic Plan Goal III: Maintain and Upgrade the CNMISL Technology Infrastructure to our public libraries on Rota and Tinian. We humbly thank the Honorable Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, for giving us the opportunity to secure this much needed grant funding for our public libraries. This grant has provided invaluable support for our work in providing access to technology for our CNMI community. While restrictions are in place and as social and economic activities become more digital-based, the importance of digital tools, technology, infrastructure, are paramount. We humbly thank Tinian Mayor Honorable Edwin P. Aldan and Rota Mayor Honorable Efraim M. Atalig, and their dedicated library team for their hard work and continued partnership and support of our Joeten-Kiyu Public Library-CNMI State Library,” Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi added.
“By partnering with federal agencies like the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library-CNMI State Library continues to work diligently towards sustaining what resources we have and providing our CNMI residents with access to library services and technology during the Covid-19 pandemic. We, the Commonwealth Library Council, humbly thank Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and the administration, the leadership of Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi and her team for their hard work and dedication in public service for securing this funding opportunity, and most especially, our CNMI community, for their patronage. Take this opportunity to visit your public libraries and utilize the free technology available! Communities thrive at your public library!” said Commonwealth Library Council Chairman George N. Camacho.
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Contact (670) 235-7323/7322 (READ) or visit your friendly Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Hours of Operation: Open Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays.
Visit or contact your friendly Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library on Rota (670) 532-7329. Hours of Operation: Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.
Visit or contact your friendly Tinian Public Library at (670) 433-0504. Hours of Operation: Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
