We are the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Our office is located in the heart of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library.
Promote the continued existence and effectiveness of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to the community; to promote the JKPL as a vital informational, cultural, educational, and recreational asset to the CNMI;and to raise funds for JKPL library programs/svc. Our objectives are to promote and support the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library as a valuable asset for the CNMI; enhance the facilities, services, and
resources of the JKPL; access non-government funding sources; and support the freedom to read and free access to information for all.
02/12/2025
🎄✨ 1st Annual Light Up My Library: An Island Community Celebration! ✨🎄
The Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, and our community partners proudly invite you to celebrate the library’s 34th Anniversary with a magical holiday event!
📅 Saturdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
November 29, 2025; December 6, 13 & 20, 2025; January 3 & 10, 2026 (excluding December 27, 2025)
Join us for:
✨ Illuminated story corners & themed displays
✨ Family activities & creative programs
✨ Local vendors & community fun
✨ Book sales
The JKPL parking lot will be transformed into a festive literary winter wonderland—perfect for families, children, and residents of all ages!
Come together in the spirit of reading, unity, and holiday cheer. 🎁📚🌟
THE House of Representatives on Friday presented Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Director Erlina Naputi with a framed copy of House Resolution 24-13, recognizing her exceptional work, unwavering commitment, and 33 years of service in enriching the lives of the people of the CNMI.
26/11/2025
17/10/2024
Hello friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library!!! In celebration of Indigenous People Day (Oct. 14, 2024), you are invited to join us in the comfort of your home and safety!
Enjoy your public library's free resources by visiting our website www.cnmilib.org, facebook, and Instagram @ Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to see our special celebrations and activities that you can take part in from your own home.
In promoting of Indigenous People Day (Oct. 14, 2024), come by your library and grab some books, take up our services and enjoy, BIBA LIBRARY!!!
17/10/2024
Hello friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library!!! In celebration of Teen Read Week (Oct. 13-19, 2024), you are invited to join us in the comfort of your home and safety!
Enjoy your public library's free resources by visiting our website www.cnmilib.org, facebook, and Instagram @ Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to see our special celebrations and activities that you can take part in from your own home.
In promoting of Teen Read Week (Oct. 13-19, 2024), come by your library and grab some books, take up our services and enjoy, BIBA LIBRARY!!!
17/10/2024
Hello friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library!!! In celebration of Conflict Resolution Day (Oct. 17, 2024), you are invited to join us in the comfort of your home and safety!
Enjoy your public library's free resources by visiting our website www.cnmilib.org, facebook, and Instagram @ Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to see our special celebrations and activities that you can take part in from your own home.
In promoting of Conflict Resolution Day (Oct. 17, 2024), come by your library and grab some books, take up our services and enjoy, BIBA LIBRARY!!!
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Contact The Organization
Send a message to Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library:
We are the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. Our office is humbly located in the heart of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library. The Mission of the Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library is to promote the continued existence and effectiveness of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library to the community; to promote the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library as a vital informational, cultural, educational, and recreational asset to the CNMI; and to raise funds when possible to augment special items/programs for the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s budget.
Because the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s programs and services continue to expand to reflect the changing needs of the communities they serve, our actions to date, have fostered our vision to promote the understanding and appreciation of the JKPL and its affiliated libraries, where everyone enjoys, uses, and supports our CNMI State Library.
Feel free to visit our CNMI State library website at cnmilib.org; or add us on facebook: joetenkiyupubliclibrary and friendsofjkpl to see the progress and programs JKPL has worked so hard to offer for our community. If you would like to contribute in any way to JKPL programming events or recommend/suggest other programs, please let us know what we can do to work with you and continue to effectively help our community.
Please note any cash contribution can count towards Educational Tax Credit (ETC) pursuant to NMI P.L. 15-120. All contributions to Joeten-Kiyu Public Library are fully tax deductible. For ETC donation, please make checks payable to: CNMI Treasury. Should you decide to donate monetarily, please make checks payable directly to Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library or Friends of the JKPL.
We are extremely grateful for your continued partnership and support, and we look forward to promoting the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library's programs and services. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library at 235-7315/235-7316/235-7323 (READ). Thank You, yan Si Yu’us Ma’ase!
