Team JKPL with Tinian Public Library staff displaying summer reading program supplies.
(JKPL) — Joeten-Kiyu Public Library delivered much needed summer reading program supplies and incentives to the Tinian Public Library on Thursday, May 30, 2024. As part of the JKPL’s commitment to promoting literacy and education throughout the CNMI, the JKPL has collaborated with the Office of the Governor, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, the Office of the Lt. Governor, Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang, the Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguigan, Tinian Mayor Edwin P. Aldan, and the Tinian Public Library to ensure that children on Tinian have access to the books and resources they need to keep reading and learning during the summer months.
The summer reading program supplies provided by the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library include art supplies, school supplies, and other educational materials designed to keep children engaged and learning throughout the summer. In addition, JKPL has also provided incentives such as stickers, bookmarks, and other rewards to encourage children to participate in the program and continue reading.
“We are thrilled to be able to support the Tinian Public Library and help promote literacy on Tinian,” stated Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi. “By providing these essential supplies and incentives, we hope to inspire a love of reading in the children of Tinian and help them develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.”
During the summer, children and teens who are not reading or participating in other learning activities can lose up to two months of academic skills achieved during the school year. According to Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and New York’s State Librarian Bernard A. Margolis, “Study shows that students lose two months (22%) of reading during the summer. Public libraries, through their summer reading programs, put books in the hands of children. This is the best antidote for the ‘summer slide’ in children’s reading achievement. Access to books and library programs over the summer results in more reading which, in turn, results in improved reading skills.”
The 2024 Collaborative Summer Library theme is “Adventure,” and the slogan is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!”
JKPL would like to thank our summer reading program donors/sponsors: Bridge Capital, LLC, Fox Financial, Anaks Holding, Seven Leaves, FT Condo, MP Investments, Coconut Capital, Westview Property, Proa, Latte Investments, Achugao Services, Excelsior Marianas, Mariana Holdings, Square and Compass, Mountain View Holdings, Chong’s Corporation, Gold’s Gym, J’s Restaurant, Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Run Saipan, the CNMI Public School System, Northern Marianas Library Association, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of the Governor, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, Office of the Lt. Governor, Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang, Saipan Mayor’s Office, Mayor Ramon RB Camacho, Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan, Rota Mayor’s Office, McREL International, Northern Marianas Library Association, Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, McDonald’s of Saipan, Marianas Variety, Saipan Tribune, Speaker of the House Edmund S. Villagomez, Rep. Roy Ada, SNILD Chairman Rep. John Paul Sablan, Senate President Edith Deleon Guerrero, Senate Floor Leader Corina Magofna, Sen. Dennis Mendiola, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Department of Public Safety, Marpac, Joeten family, Kiyu family, Commonwealth Library Council, Pacific Advisory Services, Lollipops, Oriental Corp. dba DY Rental, Dr. Elizabeth D. Rechebei, Patricia Aguon-Cruz, Leslie Bradley, Juan T. Guerrero & Associates Inc., Saipan Advertising, AmeriCorps Program, and community partners.
How can you help
JKPL is reaching out to organizations for financial support in sponsoring its Summer Reading Program.
“This annual program is crucial in promoting literacy and engaging our youth in fun, educational activities during their summer break. We rely on the generosity of businesses like yours to help fund our programs and services. By becoming a sponsor for our Summer Reading Program, you will not only be supporting our mission to preserve the CNMI’s cultural heritage and connect people, libraries, and government to the resources and tools they need to succeed and build a stronger community, but you will also be eligible for an educational tax credit.
“We welcome and encourage businesses to please consider donating Educational Tax Credit. Pursuant to CNMI Public Law 15-120, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is able to receive cash contributions. Please make checks payable to: CNMI Treasury. For MUNIS payments, to the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library MUNIS Vendor ID#100404.”
For more information, go to www.cnmilib.org or call (670) 235-7322/7318.
