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Summer Reading 2024

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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 3-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 3rd. We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

Children's Reading Challenge

Ages: 6-9

June 3-August 31

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! 

Grand Prize: Deluxe LEGO Set

The grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd. We will contact the winners of the drawings by phone. 

Youth Summer Reading Challenge

Ages: 10-13

June 3-August 31

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! 

Grand Prize: Kindle Fire HD

The grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd. 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 3 - 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.

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 3rd.

 

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, 2024 and grand prize drawings will be held September 3rd, 2024.

 

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

      

Library Events 

  • Mon, May 19
    May 19, 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.
  • May 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 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 18+ Registration Required.
  • Sat, May 24
    Alfred Dickey Library
    May 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 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!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 27
    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.
  • Fri, May 30
    Alfred Dickey Library
    May 30, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library , 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us for a FREE birdwatching tour at Arrowwood Wildlife Refuge on Friday, May 30th. This event is for children ages 6-13. A bus will leave from Alfred Dickey Library and take you out to the wildlife refuge. Registration is required.
  • Sat, May 31
    Old Masonic Building
    May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Old Masonic Building, 104 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Join us at the Masonic Building for an afternoon of magic and adventure at the library’s Fantasy Faire. All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event. There will be games, a quest, raffles and costume contests for prizes, crafts, and snacks. 
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 11
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Jun 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
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