{"id":375942,"date":"2022-09-15T06:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T20:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=375942"},"modified":"2022-09-15T06:06:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T20:06:00","slug":"cnmi-celebrates-library-card-sign-up-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/cnmi-celebrates-library-card-sign-up-month\/","title":{"rendered":"CNMI celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, when libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n

Libraries play a crucial role in the education and development of children, offering a variety of programs to spark creativity and stimulate an interest in reading and learning. Through access to technology, media resources and educational programs, a library card gives students the tools to succeed in the classroom and provides people of all ages opportunities to pursue their dreams, explore new passions and interests, and find their voice.<\/p>\n

At the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library-NMI State Library, Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library (Rota), Tinian Public Library, Fernando M. Benavente Memorial Library, Bookmobile\/Technology Mobile Express, patrons of all ages can find a variety of educational resources and activities, including Saturday Storytime, Stationary activities, Northern Marianas Humanities Council\u2019s Motheread\/Fatheread CNMI family literacy program, Community Sea Aquarium, Community Garden, Teen Volunteer Program, Pacific Room, Computer Classes, virtual learning resources (EBSCOhost, Galecengage, Niche Academy, Baker & Taylor Axis 360, Readsquared), 1,000 Books before Kindergarten Program, NMI Library of Congress Center for the Book, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), and so much more!<\/p>\n

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Cara Mentzel and Idina Menzel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cLibraries play an important role in the education and development of children,\u201d says Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi. \u201cWe have library programs that serve students of all ages and backgrounds such as our Saturday Storytime, which is a fun-filled Read Aloud with guest authors, presenters, and storytellers accompanied by arts and craft activities for our younger children. Our Children\u2019s Librarian team are certified Story Exploring Instructors and Certified Teachers in the Northern Marianas Humanities Council\u2019s Motheread\/Fatheread CNMI family literacy program. We also have a vibrant Teen Volunteer program, which is a great way for teens to earn service hours during high school. For adults and older students, we encourage you to access our free virtual learning resources online by visiting our website www.cnmilib.org. You will have free access to thousands of research databases and e-books for school, college, and work! Check us out! All you need is a library card!<\/p>\n

How do we sign up for a library card? Visit your friendly Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Tinian Public Library, Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library, or Bookmobile and fill out a library card application. Be sure to provide the following: 1) Proof of mailing address, for example, utility bill or phone bill. 2) Picture identification such as your CNMI driver\u2019s license, CNMI mayor\u2019s i.d. or your passport. Library cards are free for first time applicants. Replacement cards are $5. You need to be 6 years old or over to apply for a free library card. To learn more about the library\u2019s resources and programs, please visit www.cnmilib.org<\/p>\n

This year, Tony Award-winning performer, actress, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist Idina Menzel (Frozen, Wicked) and her sister, author and educator Cara Mentzel, will serve as honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. Idina and Cara are excited to remind everyone that one of the best places to find your voice is at the library. During Library Card Sign-Up Month, they want us to explore all the library has to offer, like new children\u2019s books, access to technology, and educational programming. Check out our Top 12 newly cataloged books available at your friendly Joeten-Kiyu Public Library:<\/p>\n

1 \u201cBook of Night\u201d by Holly Black (McNaughton Fiction)<\/p>\n

2 \u201cDeath of the Black Widow\u201d by James Patterson (McNaughton Fiction)<\/p>\n

3 \u201cThe Butler\u201d by Danielle Steel (McNaughton Fiction)<\/p>\n

4 \u201cAbandoned in Death\u201d by J.D. Robb (McNaughton Fiction)<\/p>\n

5 \u201cMi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in M\u00e9xico\u201d by Rick Martinez (McNaughton Nonfiction)<\/p>\n

6 \u201cSpeak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be\u201d by Tunde Oyeneyin (McNaughton Nonfiction)<\/p>\n

7 \u201cBatgirl at Super Hero High\u201d by Lisa Yee (Juvenile fiction)<\/p>\n

8 \u201cThe Golden Rule\u201d by Ilene Cooper (Juvenile fiction)<\/p>\n

9 \u201cHurricane Child\u201d by Kacen Callender (Juvenile fiction)<\/p>\n

10 \u201cER Nurses: True Stories from America\u2019s Greatest Unsung Heroes\u201d by James Patterson (McNaughton Nonfiction)<\/p>\n

11 \u201cThe Palace Papers: inside the House of Windsor–the Truth and the Turmoil\u201d by Tina Brown (McNaughton Nonfiction)<\/p>\n

12 \u201cNine Lives: a Novel\u201d by Danielle Steel (McNaughton Fiction)<\/p>\n

Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, along with libraries everywhere, continues to adapt and expand services to meet the evolving community needs. To sign up for a library card or to learn more about the library\u2019s resources and programs, please visit www.cnmilib.org<\/p>\n

Please enjoy your public library\u2019s free resources by visiting our website at www.cnmilib.org and like\/follow JKPL\u2019s Facebook page @joetenkiyupubliclibrary, Instagram @joetenkiyupubliclibrary, Tik Tok @jkpl670, Twitter @JoetenKiyu, and Youtube: joeten kiyu public library to see the progress and programs JKPL has worked so hard to offer for our community. Contact (670) 235-7323\/7322 (READ) or visit your friendly Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Hours of Operation: Open Tuesday-Thursday from 10am to 6pm, Friday from 1:30pm to 7pm, and Saturday from 9:30am to 4pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays.<\/p>\n

Visit or contact your friendly Antonio C. Atalig Memorial Library on Rota (670) 532-7329. Hours of Operation: Open Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Closed Sundays and holidays.<\/p>\n

Visit or contact your friendly Tinian Public Library at (670) 433-0504. Hours of Operation: Open Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.<\/p>\n

This project was made possible in part by the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant #A1766A\/ 62-005-746243834.<\/p>\n

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services LS-250000-OLS-21, LS-250249-OLS-21 FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant award, and LS-252496-OLS-22. (PR)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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