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Summer Reading 2026

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Summer Reading Challenges and Activities for Children, Teens, and Adults! 

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Treasure Chest Reading Program

Ages: 3-5

June 1-August 31

 

Children will read to earn prizes! Reading logs are available at any JRVLS location including the Bookmobile! New reading logs will be available each month June - August. Turn the completed reading logs in to the library by the end of each month to claim the monthly PRIZE, and to be entered into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! If you turn in all three reading logs you will get three entries in the grand prize drawing! 

 

Younger children may have someone read to them to earn their prizes. 

 

Grand Prize: Deluxe LEGO Duplo Set

 

The grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 1st.

We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

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June 1-August 31

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Children will read and do fun activities to earn prizes! Activity logs are available at any JRVLS location including the Bookmobile! New activity logs will be available each month June - August. Turn the completed activity logs in to the library by the end of each month to claim the monthly PRIZE, and to be entered into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! If you turn in all three activity logs you will get three entries in the grand prize drawing! 

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Grand Prize: Deluxe LEGO Set

 

The grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 1st.

We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

Children's Reading Challenge

Ages: 6-9

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Youth Summer Reading Challenge

Ages: 10-13

June 1-August 31

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You will read and do fun activities to earn prizes! Activity logs are available at any JRVLS location including the Bookmobile! New activity logs will be available each month June - August. Turn the completed activity logs in to the library by the end of each month to claim the monthly PRIZE, and to be entered into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! If you turn in all three activity logs you will get three entries in the grand prize drawing! 

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Grand Prize: Kindle Fire

 

The grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 1st.

We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

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Teen Summer Reading

Ages: 13-18

Level Up! is the Teen Summer Reading Program at James River Valley Library.

 

June 1 - August 31

 

Every participant will win a prize for each level they complete, with a final prize for reaching Level Five. Those who reach Level Five will also be entered into a drawing for a Grand Prize!

 

Please register in person at Alfred Dickey Library at the main desk in the adult library.

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Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Ages: 18 & up

Why should kids have all the fun? It’s summer reading time for the adults too! 

The James River Library System invites all adults (18+) to participate in the Adult Summer reading program.

 

The adult summer reading program begins June 1st.

 

How to participate:

Add a little mystery and fun to your reading list! Grab a mystery scratch off card in June, July, and August to get five secret book reading suggestions. After reading your five books for the month, hand in your card to pick a fun prize from our basket and be entered to win one of three grand prizes. Final date to turn in your mystery scratch off cards is August 31, 2026 and grand prize drawings will be held September 1st, 2026.

 

Pick up your mystery scratch off cards at either library location and on the bookmobile. 

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Library Events 

  • Thu, Jul 16
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    With a little paint, a rock can become a friend! You’ll also create your very own book about your new pet! There is no registration for this free event.
  • Fri, Jul 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Friday, July 17 Children’s Movie: Croods: New Age Movie starts at 2:00 pm at Alfred Dickey Library Popcorn will be served. There is no registration for this free family movie.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 18
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jul 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    North American Bison Discovery Center, 500 17th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAYS At the North American Bison Discovery Center FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-13
  • Sat, Jul 18
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join our Pokémon Club! Learn how to play the Pokémon trading card game and hang out with others who like to play. Bring your own decks or use ours. New and seasoned players are welcome.
  • Mon, Jul 20
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library to learn how to make stop motion films! All equipment needed to create the films will be provided. This event is for kids ages 9-13. Registration is required, please register online.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 21
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    North American Bison Discovery Center , 500 17th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for Storytime at the North American Bison Discovery Center once a month June-August. There will be no Storytime at Alfred Dickey Library on the dates we have Storytime at the Museum.
  • Thu, Jul 23
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Make bee houses with Stutsman County Soil Conservation. This is the event for ages 5-8, there will be another event for ages 9-13. Please register for only one option.
  • Thu, Jul 23
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Make bee houses with Stutsman County Soil Conservation. This is the event for ages 9-13, there will be another event for ages 5-8. Please register for only one option.
  • Thu, Jul 23
    Alfred Dickey Public Library
    Jul 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Public Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    JOIN US IN LEARNING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST EXPERIENCES OF TWO FAMILIES FROM LITHUANIA, WITH DR. ETTIE ZILBER.
  • Fri, Jul 24
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for a fishing trip with ND Game and Fish! Registration is required.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 28
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Stories, Music, Action Rhymes, Puppets, & More!
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 29
    Alfred Dickey Public Library
    Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Public Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for a fun peeler bead craft! This is a drop-in event, no registration is required.
  • Thu, Jul 30
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Come paint with us at Alfred Dickey Library! Registration is required for this event. Please register online.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 12
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 12, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    The James River Valley Library Board will meet at Alfred Dickey Library, in the lower level meeting room.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Harold Newman Arena
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Harold Newman Arena, 1004 7th St NE, Jamestown, ND 58405, USA
    The North Dakota book and Arts Festival is a free annual event that offers a platform for local and regional writers and artists to display, promote, and sell their work. Readers and art enthusiasts of all ages can attend this free event at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota.
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