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Summer Reading 2022

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

Treasure Chest Reading Program

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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 Thursday, September 1st! We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

Children's Reading Challenge

Ages: 6-9

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 Thursday, September 1st! We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

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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 HD

The grand prize drawing will be held on Thursday, September 1st! We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

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+

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.

 

Our summer reading program begins Wednesday, 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, 2022 and grand prize drawings will be held September 1, 2022. 

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

      

     Grand prizes:      

ND made gift basket

Beach gift basket

Ice cream gift basket

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Library Events 

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  • Mon, Dec 08
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 08, 2025, 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, Dec 09
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 09, 2025, 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, Dec 10
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 10, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 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.
  • Fri, Dec 12
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Get ready for some holiday cheer at the library! Meet the Grinch, make some crafts, play games, and dress in your best ugly sweater for our contest. Enjoy some knoephla soup, hot chocolate, and cookies while you’re there. Don’t miss the holiday-themed storytime at 5:30 pm.
  • Mon, Dec 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 15, 2025, 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.
  • Mon, Dec 22
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 22, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us to watch "The Polar Express" in 3D. 3D glasses will be provided. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be served. There will be limited seating so please feel free to bring a pillow to sit on the floor. Registration is required.
  • Tue, Dec 02
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Dec 02, 2025, 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. There will be no Storytime at Alfred Dickey Library on the dates we have Storytime at the Museum.
  • Fri, Nov 28
    Alfred Dickey & Stutsman County Library
    Nov 28, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM
    Alfred Dickey & Stutsman County Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 25
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Nov 25, 2025, 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.
  • Mon, Nov 24
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Nov 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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! Please register for this event on our website at www.jrvls.org. Bring the whole family and play board games, puzzles, video games, and more! Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Sat, Nov 22
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Nov 22, 2025, 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. This month, we’re doing a “challenge” with a prize drawing for those that complete it!
  • Mon, Nov 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Nov 17, 2025, 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.
  • Tue, Nov 11
    Alfred Dickey & Stutsman County Library
    Nov 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey & Stutsman County Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Alfred Dickey Library & Stutsman County Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
  • Mon, Nov 10
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Nov 10, 2025, 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.
  • Sat, Nov 08
    Old Masonic Lodge (Across from ADPL)
    Nov 08, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Old Masonic Lodge (Across from ADPL) , 104 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    People of all ages are invited to join us for a magic show provided by Thad's Amazing Magic. The event will be located at the Old Masonic Building across the street from the Alfred Dickey Library on Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 pm. Bring the whole family!
  • Fri, Oct 31
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Oct 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Follow a map around the library to collect prizes, candy, and crafts! We will also offer non-food treats for our allergy sensitive friends!
  • Mon, Oct 27
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Oct 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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! Please register for this event on our website at www.jrvls.org. Bring the whole family and play board games, puzzles, video games, and more! Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Sat, Oct 25
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Oct 25, 2025, 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.
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