(JKPL) — Happy Halloween! The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is thrilled to host the CNMI’s first ever Sensory Book-a-Treat@ My Library Halloween event for families with children having special needs/disabilities!
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This fun-filled event will feature treats, games, sensory-friendly activities, and a festive Halloween movie. Children with special needs/disabilities are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the magic of Halloween.
Registration is required and now open!
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 — or until all slots are filled. Slots are limited and this event is exclusively for families of children with special needs/disabilities.
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, Friends of Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Northern Marianas Library Association, Pacific Advisory Services, Cardinal Healthcare Management Corp, Chong’s Corporation, CNMI DLNR-Division of Parks & Recreation, Commonwealth Library Council, Department of Public Safety, Dr. Elizabeth Rechebei, IT&E, J.E.T Holding Co., Joeten family, Kiyu family, Lollipops, Marianas Press, Marianas Variety, Marianas Visitors Authority, Office of the Governor, Office of the Lt. Governor, Pacific Advisory Services, Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc., Rep. BJ Attao, Rep. Denita P. Kaipat Yangetmai, Rep. Malcolm Omar, Saipan Mayor’s Office, PSS Co-Op Program, and PSS AmeriCorps volunteers.
“Thanks to the generosity of our public and private donors, the dedication of our volunteers, the incredible JKPL team, and funding support from the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant initiative, we are able to continue to create meaningful programs truly reflect the needs of our community — especially our most underserved families,” said JKPL Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi.
“Our newest initiative, Sensory Book-A- Treat @ My Library, builds upon our Sensory Family Engagement Corner and Sensory Night programs. Sensory Book-A-Treat @My Library provides a fun alternative for families with children who have special needs or disabilities to enjoy a structured, sensory-sensitive indoor Halloween experience. It provides the same joy and celebration as our traditional Trunk or Treat event— which welcomed over 4,000 participants last year—while ensuring fun for all. Happy Halloween!”
Annual Community Trunk or Treat
Looking for a community-wide Halloween celebration? Don’t miss JKPL’s Annual Community Trunk or Treat — fun for ghosts and ghouls of all ages!
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
JKPL Parking Lot
Come dressed in your Halloween best and trick-or-treat from creatively decorated car trunks. This event is open to the public, and we welcome families, organizations, and businesses to register a trunk or become a sponsor to help us make this the most fang-tastic Trunk or Treat yet!
To register or sponsor email sinahaani.jkpl@gmail.com or cnmilib.info@gmail.com