JKPL to host summer reading program for children, teens, adult

Mark your calendars for this summer’s reading program as adventures begin at your local library. The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is excited to bring you a world of activities, programs, and reading challenges. Activities include a reading challenge, STEM-related activities, arts and crafts, and presentations from community partners. The program is set from June 11 to 28, 2024. The teen program will run from July 16 to 26. Seating is limited. Registration runs from Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to Friday, May 31, 2024, or until spots are filled. Registrants must have a valid library card and no library fines.

Please see below for JKPL Summer schedule:

• Session A: Ages 6-8 (Tuesday-Friday, June 11-28, from 8:30am to 11:30am)

• Session B: Ages 9-12 (Tuesday-Friday, June 11-28, from 12:30pm to 3:30 pm)

• Teens: Ages 13-18 (Tuesday-Friday, July 16-26, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm)

• Adults: 18 and up (Tuesday-Friday, June 11-28)

The Children’s Summer Reading Program is open to patrons ages 6-12 with valid library cards. For many pre-readers and their families, JKPL offers free access to age-appropriate programs, resources, and expertise to the community. Its Early Literacy Summer Reading Program is available for parents or guardians to include their youngest children starting with newborns from birth to age 5. Participants will receive an early literacy activity log, which will need to be completed to earn an awesome prize.

Teens ages 13 and up can participate in the Summer Reading Program. Participants will receive online reading logs accessible daily. The reader completing the most books will receive an extra reward! Participants can join the “I Love My Joeten-Kiyu Public Library” essay contest, where our wonderful JKPL staff will vote on entry winners. The winner will receive a special prize! Teen JKPL Summer schedule starts Tuesday, Friday, July 16-26, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

For adults ages 18 and up. JKPL has packets to go. For three weeks, activities include a reading challenge, arts and crafts, presentations from organizations and community partners, book bingo, computer classes, and a recommended book corner.

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, TikTok @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, contact JKPL at (670) 235-7322/7315. (PR)

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