THIS year’s theme for Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is “Oceans of Possibilities.”
The two-week program began on June 7, and will end on June 17, JKPL’s technical services librarian Beth Demapan said.
Over a hundred children have registered for this year’s summer reading program, she added.
The morning session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for children 6 to 8 years old. Breakfast is provided. The afternoon schedule is from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children 9 to 12 years old, and lunch is served.
Demapan said the program includes reading books; Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Art activities; reading logs; arts and crafts; computer literacy classes; and listening to guest speakers who will talk about different topics, such as preserving the ocean, protecting natural resources, and much more.
At the end of the two-week program, participants will receive prizes, including gift certificates, books, school supplies, toys, and other items.
“Right after the JKPL reading program, we will send the Bookmobile to underserved communities in the villages to provide them some of the services that are available in the library.”
JKPL Director Erlinda Naputi, for her part, thanked their sponsors and partners: 670 Rocksteady, Bank of Guam, Bridge Capital LLC, Chong’s Corporation, Docomo Pacific Saipan, Gold’s Gym, Hong Ye Hardware, Hyatt Regency Saipan, Joeten Motors, Lollipops, Lady Diann Torres Foundation, Marianas Pacific Distributors, McDonald’s, M.S. Villagomez Inc., Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Pacific Advisory Services, Pacific Trading Co., and the Tan Siu Lin Foundation, the Office of the Governor, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, Rep. Sheila Babauta, Rep. Angel Demapan, Rep. Roy A. Ada, Rep. Leila Staffler, Rep. Ralph N. Yumul, Rep. Edmund Villagomez, Sen. Edith Deleon Guerrero, Sen. Jude Hofschneider, Sen. Karl King-Nabors, Sen. Vinnie Sablan, and Sen. Teresita Santos.
Children participate in arts and crafts activities as part of Joeten Kiyu Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.
