Saipan, CNMI – Happy Halloween! The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is thrilled to host the CNMI’s first ever Sensory Book-a-Treat@ My Library Halloween event for families with children having special needs/disabilities!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library
This fun-filled event will feature treats, games, sensory-friendly activities, and a festive Halloween movie. Children with special needs/disabilities are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the magic of Halloween.
Registration is required and now OPEN!
Deadline: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — or until all slots are filled. IMPORTANT: Slots are limited and this event is exclusively for families of children with special needs/disabilities.
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), American Library Association (ALA)’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Northern Marianas Library Association (NMLA), Pacific Advisory Services, Cardinal Healthcare Management Corp, Chong’s Corporation, CNMI DLNR Division of Parks & Recreation, Commonwealth Library Council, Department of Public Safety, Dr. Elizabeth Rechebei, Friends of Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, IT&E, J.E.T Holding Co., Joeten family, Kiyu family, Lollipops, Marianas Press, Marianas Variety, Marianas Visitors Authority, Office of the Governor, Office of the Lt. Governor, Pacific Advisory Services, Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc., Representative BJ Attao, Representative Denita P. Kaipat Yangetmai, Representative Malcolm Omar, Saipan Mayor’s Office, PSS Co-Op Program, and PSS AmeriCorps volunteers.
“Thanks to the generosity of our public and private donors, the dedication of our volunteers, the incredible JKPL team, and funding support from the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant initiative, we are able to continue to create meaningful programs truly reflect the needs of our community—especially our most underserved families,” said JKPL Library Director Erlinda C. Naputi. “Our newest initiative, Sensory Book-A-Treat @ My Library, builds upon our Sensory Family Engagement Corner and Sensory Night programs. Sensory Book-A-Treat @My Library provides a fun alternative for families with children who have special needs or disabilities to enjoy a structured, sensory-sensitive indoor Halloween experience. It provides the same joy and celebration as our traditional Trunk or Treat event— which welcomed over 4,000 participants last year—while ensuring fun for all. Happy Halloween!”
COMING SOON: Annual Community Trunk or Treat!
Looking for a community-wide Halloween celebration? Don’t miss our Annual Community Trunk or Treat — fun for ghosts and ghouls of all ages!
Friday, October 31, 2025
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Parking Lot
Come dressed in your Halloween best and trick-or-treat from creatively decorated car trunks. This event is open to the public, and we welcome families, organizations, and businesses to register a trunk or become a sponsor to help us make this the most fang-tastic Trunk or Treat yet!
To register or sponsor:
Email: sinahaani.jkpl@gmail.com or cnmilib.info@gmail.com
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 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.
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