04/22/2026
Hey STAR Net family! As you may have heard, a major typhoon hit the Northern Marianas Islands last week, devastating the local area. Our partners at the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library have shared that some of their staff have lost their homes amid the destruction. For those interested in supporting our library friends in Saipan, please see the information below about ways to make physical and monetary donations. We appreciate you all!
Physical donations can be sent via UPS or USPS to:
JOETEN-KIYU PUBLIC LIBRARY
C/O Erlinda Naputi
PO BOX 501092 CK
SAIPAN, MP 96950
- Non-perishable items: Canned goods, energy bars, cereal, and bowl noodles, rice, etc.
- Supplies: Bottled water, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and baby wipes.
- Home essentials: Bed sheets, towels, futons, batteries (AA, C, D), candles, mosquito repellent, and personal hygiene products.
Monetary donations can be made to the Northern Marianas Library Association (NMLA) through check to the same address as above OR through PayPal:Northern Marianas Library Association
Including a picture of our eclipse training trip to Saipan for attention!