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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, Sep 07
    James River Valley Library System
    Sep 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    James River Valley Library System, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 09
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Sep 09, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 10
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Alfred Dickey Library will host Toddler Playtime every Thursday morning. Join us to play and make new friends. A coffee bar will be provided for parents and caregivers. There is no registration required to attend this event.
  • Mon, Sep 14
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Sep 14, 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.
  • Sat, Sep 19
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Sep 19, 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, Sep 21
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Sep 21, 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 7-13. 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.
  • There will be no Storytime in September.
    JRVLS
    There will be no Storytime in September.
    JRVLS
  • Sat, Aug 22
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 22, 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.
  • Thu, Aug 20
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at Alfred Dickey Library after-school each day for fun activities! There will be games, crafts, snacks and more! This is a FREE event for kids ages 9-13.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 18
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Aug 18, 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.
  • Mon, Aug 17
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 17, 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.
  • Thu, Aug 13
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun and crafting! We will be making Dragon Eyes. This is a free event for children ages 9-13. Registration is required.
  • Mon, Aug 10
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 10, 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.
  • Thu, Aug 06
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Aug 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of fun and crafting! We will be making dinosaur terrariums. This is a free event for children ages 5-8. 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, 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 25
    North American Bison Discovery Center
    Jul 25, 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
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