(JKPL) — The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Bookmobile invites the Saipan community for an “All Together Now” Summer Reading Adventure starting Wednesday, June 28, 2023!
Team JKPL’s Bookmobile encourages everyone — from infants, toddlers and preschoolers to children, teens and adults — to accomplish reading goals and continue learning throughout the summer.
The Bookmobile will be conducting JKPL’s free Summer Reading Program from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the following sites:
• Tanapag Youth Center from June 28 to June 30, 2023
• Kagman Community Center from July 5 to July 7, 2023
• Carolinian Utt/Pavilion (Garapan) from July 12 to July 14, 2023
• Fernando M. Benavente Memorial Library (San Antonio) from July 19 to July 21, 2023
The public is invited to register for the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Bookmobile Summer Reading Program for the Early Literacy, Children, Teens, and Adult and the JKPL Teen and Adult program during library hours of operation from May 24, 2023 to June 23, 2023. You will need to bring your library card and fill out a registration at one of our designated computer workstations in the Children’s Library and the Information Technology Center.
The Bookmobile will also be providing free meals for registered participants in the Early Literacy, Children, and Teen Program in partnership with the CNMI Public School System.
Space is limited and will be offered to those on a first registered, first served basis. Although our program is open to everyone, we are prioritizing underserved children in our community. Valid library card is required.
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library has provided a free summer reading program to the CNMI community for more than 20 years. Our theme this year, “All Together Now,” invites you to explore together in our community with activities, programs, and all kinds of books. By joining the fun, you’ll earn prizes, and connect with others through the power of stories.
The JKPL is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program and partners with various community donors, sponsors, and agencies (private/public) to promote literacy during the summer. Studies have shown that during the summer, children and teens who aren’t reading or participating in other learning activities can lose up to two months of academic skills achieved during the school year. Participating in the Summer Reading program can help students avoid the “summer slide.” Additionally, children who see their parents and other adults in their lives reading tend to read more and build healthy reading habits.
Thank you to all the families, donors, sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and the hardworking team of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. JKPL’s Summer Reading Program 2023 was made possible by sponsorship support from numerous community partners, donors, private and public organizations.
How can you help?
“Because of our limited budget, we humbly ask our community for help. We appreciate any donation you care to make. Possible donations include gift certificates and in-kind donations or cash to buy prizes. Although our program is open to everyone, we are prioritizing underserved children in our community. If you would like to donate or sponsor our library programs and activities, please contact us at (670) 235-7318/7323. We thank you for your support.
“We also welcome and encourage businesses to please consider donating Educational Tax Credit. Pursuant to NMI Public Law 15-120, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is able to receive cash contributions under Educational Tax Credit or ETC. Please make checks payable to: CNMI Treasury. For MUNIS payments, to the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library MUNIS Vendor ID#100404.”
Summer library hours
Effective June 6, 2023 to August 26, 2023, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will have temporary summer library hours. JKPL’s revised hours of operation are as follows: Open Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, Austerity Saturdays, and Holidays. Closed for JKPL Austerity on the following Saturdays: April 29, May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept. 16 and Sept. 30, 2023.
Please enjoy your public library’s free resources by visiting our website at www.cnmilib.org like/follow JKPL’s Facebook page @joetenkiyupubliclibrary, Instagram@joetenkiyupubliclibrary, Tik Tok @jkpl670, Twitter @JoetenKiyu, and You Tube: joeten-kiyu public library or visit our website www.cnmilib.org to see the progress and programs JKPL has worked so hard to offer for our community. For more information regarding any of our activities, please contact JKPL at (670) 235-7322/7318.
