[SUSUPE, SAIPAN] Halloween fun is returning to the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL)! The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is excited to announce the return of its annual Community Trunk or Treat, inviting children, families, and community members to enjoy an afternoon filled with costumes, treats, creatively decorated trunks, and Halloween fun.
Mark your calendars for the Annual Community Trunk or Treat scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event will take place at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in Susupe, Saipan.
Families can look forward to:
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- Coming dressed in their favorite costumes
- Trick-or-treating and plenty of treats
- Exploring creatively decorated trunks
- Family-friendly Halloween atmosphere
- A festive afternoon filled with Halloween spirit
- An opportunity for the community to celebrate together
Annual Community Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 31, 2026
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Parking Lot
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library looks forward to welcoming the community for another memorable Halloween celebration — and to making this year’s festivities brighter, and welcoming for children and families across the CNMI.
Temporary Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Hours & JKPL Parking Lot Closure
Please be advised that the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will observe temporary operating hours of 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in preparation for Community Trunk or Treat.
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library parking lot will also be closed to the public on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in preparation for and throughout the Community Trunk or Treat event. The closure is necessary to allow for event setup and to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for participating children, families, and community members. Community members are encouraged to plan accordingly and use alternative parking arrangements when visiting the area that day. Regular library operating hours will resume on Tuesday, November 4, 2026.
HOW CAN YOU 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 RE-259015-OLS-25, LS-260857-OLS-26, and RE-259979-OLS-26.
This program is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA).
This project was made possible in part by the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant.
Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL)
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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