Tens of thousands of book lovers joined the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival in-person on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC. This year’s festival theme “America 250: It’s Your Story” celebrated the nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary with expanded programming highlighting American history, ideas, and literary heritage. … Continue reading "Northern Mariana Islands Center for the Book: Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Successfully Promotes the Northern Mariana Islands’ Literary Heritage at Library of Congress’ National Book Festival"...
Hafa adai CNMI! Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting students in grades K-8 to jump into her Summer Reading Challenge and make this a summer full of stories! From June 1 through September 4, students who read 12 books can earn prizes and a chance to visit Washington D.C. From fiction to history, biographies to … Continue reading "Second Lady Usha Vance Summer Reading Challenge"...
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to Showcase the Northern Mariana Islands’ Literary Heritage at Library of Congress’ National Book Festival The Northern Mariana Islands Center for the Book (NMICB), a state affiliate of the Library of Congress’ Center for the Book administered by the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library–NMI State Library, proudly announces its 2026 Books of … Continue reading "Northern Mariana Islands Center for the Book Announces 2026 Books of the Year"...
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Welcomes Students Back-to- School and Announces Temporary Operating Hours
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL) extends a warm welcome to all students, educators, parents, and families as a new academic year begins. As students return to school, JKPL remains committed to supporting the community by providing access to books, research materials, internet services, and a welcoming environment for studying, learning, and completing school … Continue reading "Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Welcomes Students Back-to- School and Announces Temporary Operating Hours"...
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL) recently concluded its Summer Health & Wellness Program with three days of fun, fitness, and community engagement at Marianas Batting Alley, July 22–24, 2026. This year’s program offered more than an opportunity for youth to stay active—it celebrated America 250 and the enduring tradition of baseball, one of … Continue reading "A Home Run for Joeten-Kiyu Public Library and Our Youth"...
— The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL) proudly celebrated the successful completion of over 60 children in the first phase (Sessions 1A and 1B) of its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story™,” held from June 15–26, 2026. As part of the nationwide Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), this year’s initiative brought together literacy, … Continue reading "The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Celebrates Successful Completion of “Unearth a Story™” Summer Reading Program"...
—The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library (JKPL) announces that the library will officially reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, under the temporary operating hours of Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. due to damages sustained during Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The temporary reopening has been made possible through the installation … Continue reading "Public Notice: Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Announces Temporary Reopening with Limited Services Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku"...