[Saipan, MP] The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library(JKPL) is excited to announce its 2024 Teen Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The in-person program will run Tuesday to Friday, July 16th to July 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library.
This year’s program is open to the first 35 participants ages 13 years old and older on a first registered, first served basis. We will offer a variety of exciting and engaging activities for teens, including:
- Reading Challenges: Teens can earn prizes by reading a certain number of books and level up.
- Daily Adventures: The library will host a different event, such as book discussions and writing competitions on a daily basis.
- Crafts and Activities: Teens can participate in fun crafts and activities related to the program’s theme.
- Most Books Read Prize
- Exciting Prizes: Books, gift certificates, eco-bags, library swag, school supplies, and so much more!
- Snacks and Lunch for Teens provided for free.
“We are thrilled to host the Teen Summer Reading Program,” said Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi. “We hope that this program will continue to encourage teens to explore new books, make new friends, and have a great summer.”
Teens can register for this free program at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Valid JKPL library card required. For more information about the program, please contact Caitlyn at (670) 235-7322/7318.
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 (ETC). Please make checks payable to: CNMI Treasury. For MUNIS payments, to the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library MUNIS Vendor ID#100404.
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s temporary summer library hours are as follows: Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays.
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 Youtube: 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 @670-235-7322/7318.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services LS-256853-OLS-24.
This project was made possible in part by the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant.
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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