Pohnpei Public Library restarts anniversary celebrations after two years of COVID-19 related cancellations

Pohnpei Public Library

April 28, 2023

Pohnpei—This year marks the Pohnpei Public Library's 35th Anniversary. Every year we try to coordinate Library Week at the same time, to not only commemorate the humble beginnings of the library, but also to celebrate the importance of having a library in our small community and reminding us, as our theme states, that "There is More to the Story".

After cancelling Library Week for the past two years due to Covid-19, we are pleased to continue this tradition this year, through strong collaboration between PPL staff and Pohnpei State DOE to make this year's Library Week a success.

A total of 10 Elementary Schools and 4 High Schools had submissions for the Art and Essay Contests. We are honored to have our four Education Specialists from PDOE who assisted with review of all submission. This was a monumental task and not as easy as it sounds, especially with so many great submissions. Ultimately, a total of 35 winners were selected, and their entries have been posted on the art and essay contest wall at the Pohnpei Public Library.

Essay Winners & School Names

4th – 6th Grades

Shania Sakios - PSDA

Ewan Bhandari – PSDA

Eliora Eliou – Kolonia

Mika Pretrick – Kolonia

7th – 8th Grades

Edmard Clancy Joseph – Pehleng

Jazralanda S. Camacho - Saladak

Ron-Dee Amor, Kolonia

Lelkihda Benjamin – Kolonia

Jayden Sakai – Saladak

9th – 12th Grades

Wayne Giltamag – OLMCHS

Braden Phoenix Johnson - PICS

Saiesha Victor– CCA

Ysa Myrelda Ladore – OLMCHS

Carter Sohs - NMHS

Arts Winners and School Names

K-5 – 3rd Grades

Bless Antra Esiel – Awak

Allytra Aron – Awak

Amyleen Andon – Lukop

Danya Jewel Dewey – Kolonia

4th – 6th Grades

Welluna Hartman – Saladak

Tinter Einat – Kolonia

7th – 8th Grades

Lorian Nelper – Palikir

Meereina Inatio – CCA

Ahlai Ehmes – CCA

9th -12th Grades

Yuree Kim – CCA

Estele Alisha Edmund – PICS

Karen Semens – OLMCHS

Alisha Wichep – OLMCHS

AJ Apilado – PICS

Sharley Sakios – SDA

Sophia Bacalando – SDA

Destiny Reyn Leben – PICS

Naybolanda David – CCA

Kalini Johnson – CCA

Madlima Elirose Leben - OLMCHS