[Saipan, MP] — In celebration of National Library Week, the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is excited to invite our community to our National Library Week Proclamation Signing and Literacy Block Party event on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This annual event highlights the significant role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities by providing access to knowledge and fostering lifelong learning. We will be hosting 3 proclamations celebrating National Library Week, National Library Workers’ Day, and National Library Outreach Day followed by a spectacular Literacy Block Party! Celebrate with us as we kickstart National Library Week (April 6th to 12th, 2025) and School Library Month with cultural arts and crafts, local authors, book sales, carnival games, bouncy house, community partners, cultural performances, zumba, local vendors, local farmers, informational booths, and so much fun for the whole family!
National Library Week, observed nationwide, celebrates the invaluable contributions of libraries, librarians, and library staff. The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will host a series of activities during this week-long celebration, offering an array of library services to engage individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
What does the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library plan to offer during the week-long event?
There will be read aloud and craft activities, computer classes, Free Library Card Replacement Day, Food for Fines, Amnesty Day, Roadside waving, Bookmark making, Bookmobile Parade, Sensory Night celebration, and so much more! We will host creative activities that will spark imagination and lifelong learning. There will be educational and interactive activities designed to promote lifelong learning and community engagement.
- Saturday, April 5: You are all invited to celebrate with National Library Week Proclamation Signing and Literacy Block Party at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library!
- Sunday, April 6: Prayer for National Library Week, libraries, and library workers. 9AM mass at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. Visit facebook live feed at Diocese of Chalan Kanoa https://www.facebook.com/dioceseofchalankanoa
- Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America’s Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books.
- Tuesday, April 8: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
- Wednesday, April 9: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. Bookmobile school parade!
- Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.
- Friday, April 11: Sensory Night for families with children with Autism and special needs/disabilities. Want a great way to celebrate Autism awareness month this April? Then join us for a fantastic Sensory celebration at Your Library during Sensory Night from 5PM to 7PM!
- Saturday, April 12: Meet the Bookmobile at the Sabalu Farmer’s Market at 9AM as we promote National Library Week celebration with the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 5:00 PM. This exciting event, in partnership with Run Saipan, encourages participants of all fitness levels to join in a fun and healthy way to show support for libraries. Register now! https://raceroster.com/events/2025/101749/friends-of-the-joeten-kiyu-public-library-literacy-fun-runwalk
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will highlight the importance of accessible knowledge and the wide range of resources libraries provide for personal and professional growth. The Proclamation Signing Ceremony will be a special moment, as local government officials and library representatives come together to officially recognize the importance of libraries in our community.
“We are proud to celebrate National Library Week and the many ways libraries serve our community,” said Erlinda C. Naputi, Library Director of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. “This event is not only about celebrating the services we provide but also the power of libraries to bring people together, create opportunities for learning, and foster positive change.”
About National Library Week
Did you know that the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read!” The 2025 celebration marks the 67th anniversary of the first event. Award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud have been selected as National Library Week 2025 Honorary Chairs of the American Library Association. Their partnership produced “The Cartoonists Club” which is a Scholastic’s Graphix imprint. Scholastic’s Graphix imprints are where the most popular graphic novels and the most talented creators are published. So, congratulations Raina and Scott for receiving such an amazing honor!
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library invites all community members to participate in these events and learn more about the resources available at the library. Whether you are looking for educational programs, resources for personal development, or just a place to connect with others, your local library is here to support you! Stay tuned for more exciting updates from your friendly Joeten-Kiyu Public Library!
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HOW CAN YOU HELP ASSIST WITH OUR PROGRAMS?
Hafa adai and Tirow community partners, sponsors, and donors! Want to learn how to help assist with our programs? We 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.
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.
