Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Literacy Fun Run/Walk

Celebrate National Library Week by lacing up your running/walking shoes for a great cause! Sign up for the 4th Annual Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library 5K Literacy Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Run will start at 5:00 p.m. beginning at the Garapan Public Market back parking lot located at Fishing Base in Garapan, Saipan then turning around at the Quarter Master Road and returning to finish at the Garapan Public Market.

All proceeds received from the Fun Run/Walk will go to the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s 2025 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, ensuring that children in our community have access to great books and educational activities.

EVENT DETAILS: Online registration through www.raceroster.com is required. Search: joeten-kiyu or visit the www.cnmilib.org for more details. The event will be free for children 12 years old and below. $5.00 for participants 13 years old to 18 years old. $10.00 for participants 19 years old and above. Please note, there will be a $2.69 per processing fee per participants 13 years old and above from race roster. There will be no refunds. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

All minor participants of the 5K must be accompanied by a participating parent/guardian of the race/walk. Library card holders preferred.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults who achieve at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity can lower their risk for diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers. These risks continue to decrease with more physical activity. Even an even better reason to promote health literacy by signing up for the Friends of the JKPL 5K Fun Run/Walk!

In addition to the fun, an auction for BIB#001 will take place before the Run/Walk! We hope to see you there!

Special Thank you to our National Library Week sponsors/donors and community partners: Friends of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in partnership with the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Run Saipan, the CNMI Public School System, Northern Marianas Library Association, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of the Governor, Office of the Lt. Governor, Saipan Mayor’s Office, Joeten family, Kiyu family, Commonwealth Library Council, AmeriCorps Program, Co-Op Program, DFEMS, DPS, and community partners.

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