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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 

  • Wed, Jun 03
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Drop into this free event to create your own works of art under a black light. Children of all ages are welcome to join us for this FREE event!
  • Thu, Jun 04
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 04, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Drop into this free event to create your own works of art under a black light. Children of all ages are welcome to join us for this FREE event!
  • Mon, Jun 08
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library from 6:00-7:00 pm for an evening of fun and imagination with LEGO! We will have a theme you may build, or you may build anything you would like! Registration is required for this event, please click the "Register" button below.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 09
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Stories, Music, Action Rhymes, Puppets, & More!
  • Thu, Jun 11
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun at the library! This event is for ages 5-8. We will be cracking Geodes! All supplies will be provided. Please register for this event by clicking the "Register" button below.
  • Thu, Jun 11
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun at the library! This event is for ages 9-13. We will be cracking Geodes! All supplies will be provided. Please register for this event by clicking the "Register" button below.
  • Mon, Jun 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for an evening of family fun and games! Bring the whole family and play GIANT versions of your favorite board games! Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No Registration Required.
  • Thu, Jun 18
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Paint your own pot and plant a succulent at the library! Registration is required for this event.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 23
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jun 23, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 23
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Do you love talking to others about the books you’ve read? Are you looking for new reading recommendations? Our non-traditional B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) book club might be just what you’re looking for! This event is for ages 18+. Please register online.
  • Thu, Jun 25
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library for a T-Rex Tea Party! This event is for children ages 5-8, and registration is required. Please register online.
  • 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.
  • Summer 2026
    Alfred Dickey Public Library
    Summer 2026
    Alfred Dickey Public Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Consider becoming a Summer Youth Volunteer with the James River Valley Library System! Youth between the ages of 12-14 are welcome to stop by Alfred Dickey Library to pick up a volunteer application.
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