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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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  • Sat, Apr 26
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Bring your own deck, or borrow ours! A small booster deck will be provided for every player. There will be two time slots for two age groups for this event, please register accordingly.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 26, 2025, 12:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Learn to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Bring your own deck, or borrow ours! A small booster deck will be provided for every player. There will be two time slots for two age groups for this event, please register accordingly.
  • Sat, Apr 26
    Old Masonic Temple Building
    Apr 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Old Masonic Temple Building, 104 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Are you a puzzle enthusiast? Have you been wanting to try your hand at a puzzle competition? We think we have what you’re looking for! Join us across the street from Alfred Dickey Library at the old Masonic building for a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! See more information in the event details section.
  • Mon, Apr 28
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 28, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 29
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 29, 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, May 14
    Alfred Dickey Library
    May 14, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 27
    Alfred Dickey Library
    May 27, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 24
    Alfred Dickey Public Library
    Apr 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Public Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Library Book Club is a book club for adults. The library provides the books for the club members. The book genres can range from mystery to romance, and are often books not seen on recent bestseller lists. This way, members can expand their horizons and learn about new authors!
  • Mon, Apr 21
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 21, 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.
  • Fri, Apr 18
    Alfred Dickey & Stutsman County Library
    Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey & Stutsman County Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • Tue, Apr 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 15, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Make this fun and easy Mason Jar Bunny craft to take home with you! All the supplies will be provided to make this free craft. Join us Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 pm in the lower meeting room at Alfred Dickey Library. Registration Required.
  • Tue, Apr 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 15, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Make this fun and easy Mason Jar Bunny craft to take home with you! All the supplies will be provided to make this free craft. Join us Tuesday, April 15, 10:30 am in the lower meeting room at Alfred Dickey Library. Registration Required.
  • Mon, Apr 14
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 14, 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, Apr 12
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Apr 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    You’re invited to participate in a game of Dungeons and Dragons, the popular tabletop role-playing game.The program will focus on short adventures that can be completed in one session. This game day is for ages 12-14. Registration Required.
  • Mon, Mar 24
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Mar 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.
  • Thu, Mar 20
    Stutsman County Library
    Mar 20, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Stutsman County Library , 910 5th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for the 2025 Seed Library Opening at Stutsman County Library! NDSU Extension Agent Ashley Kjellberg will be presenting a talk entitled, “Timeline for Planting a Successful Garden”. This is a FREE event and all are welcome!
  • Mon, Mar 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Mar 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.
  • Sat, Mar 15
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    You’re invited to participate in a game of Dungeons and Dragons, the popular tabletop role-playing game.The program will focus on short adventures that can be completed in one session. This game day is for ages 12-14. Registration Required.
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