Meg Medina
(JKPL) — National Library Week is April 7-13, 2024, and the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, San Antonio Branch Library, Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library (Rota), Tinian Public Library, and our Bookmobiles encourage everyone in the Northern Mariana Islands to visit your library to take part in the festivities and explore all the library has to offer.
National Library Week (April 7-13, 2024) is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is “Ready, Set, Library,” illustrating the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. At the library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs, Americans can connect with fellow enthusiasts and local experts while building relationships that will last a lifetime. No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey — preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family — the library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina will serve as 2024 honorary chair.
Meg Medina shared, “I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024! Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest pleasures is discovering the unexpected and beautiful things libraries offer. From book groups to lending sports equipment to providing a safe after-school hangout space and so much more, libraries support us wherever we find ourselves on the roadmap through life’s journey. Join me and the American Library Association in celebrating the gift of libraries everywhere and the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day. Ready, Set, Library!”
As a member of the American Library Association, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library kicks off National Library Week by sharing ALA’s release of the State of America’s Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023 through our social media FB & IG joeten kiyu.
National Library Week (April 7-13, 2024) schedule:
• Sunday, April 7: Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, 9 a.m. presided by Bishop Ryan Jimenez. Dedication prayer in honor of National Library Week, libraries, and library workers.
• Monday, April 8: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. State of America’s Libraries Report released.
• Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and friends to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. National Library Week Proclamation Signing event at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library at 10 a.m. RSVP Caitlyn for the National Library Week Proclamation Signing event at (670) 235-7318.
Library Spirit Week: Cultural Day. Wear your favorite cultural attire at JKPL.
Amnesty Week: During amnesty week, patrons may return overdue materials to the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library location, and the JKPL will forgive past and present fines as long as the library items are in good condition.
Banned Book Trivia.
Friendship Bracelet Making, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Online Internet Safety class 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Roadside Waving at JKPL curbside intersection 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 10: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.
Amnesty Week continued.
Spirit Week-Crazy Hair/Hat Day.
Nintendo Switch Party
Bookmark Making.
Bookmobile School Parade.
• Thursday, April 11: Take Action for Libraries Day. A day to rally advocates to support libraries.
Drop Everything and Read Day!
Amnesty Week continued.
Spirit Week-Wacky Print Day.
Children’s Painting Activity.
Hour of Code.
Wakanda Forever.
Great Stories Club: Finding Your Voice
Arts & Crafts Day.
• Friday, April 12: Amnesty Week continued.
Spirit Week-Sports Day.
Edible Book Contest.
Free Library Card Replacement Day.
Movie Day followed by Sensory Night. The Sensory Corner provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. The Sensory Corner is located in the Children of Our Homeland Center a.k.a. the Children’s Library filled with stationary activities, learning to go packages, activated technology assistance devices, painting, etc.
Chess Night.
Drop Everything and Read!
Bookmark Making.
• Saturday, April 13: Get your running and walking shoes ready for a great cause! Celebrate School Library Month and National Library Week by signing up for the 3rd Annual Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 5K Fun Run/Walk. The race will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 beginning at the Fishing Base located in Garapan, Saipan then turning around at the Quartermaster Road and returning to finish at Fishing Base. Online registration through www.raceroster.com is required. Search: joeten-kiyu or visit the www.cnmilib.com for more details. All proceeds received from the Fun Run/Walk will go to the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s 2024 Collaborative Summer Library Program) for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota! Please help support a great cause! $10 for participants 13 years old and above. The event will be free for children 12 years old and below. There will be no refunds. Please note, $10 is not inclusive of the processing fee from race roster. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This year, the Friends of the JKPL is excited to sponsor a Literary Character Costume Contest. There will be a $150 cash prize for the winner of the costume contest. The contest is open only to race/walk participants. All minor participants of the costume contest must be accompanied by a participating parent/guardian of the race/walk. Library card holders preferred.
For more information regarding any of our activities, please contact JKPL at (670) 235-7322/7318.
