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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 

  • 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
    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
    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.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 16
    Alfred Dickey Library
    Dec 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Alfred Dickey Library, 105 3rd St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
    Stories, Music, Action Rhymes, Puppets, & More!
  • 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.
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