Photography Books and More Donated to the Pohnpei Public Library!

Everyday there is always something new to experience here at the library. Recently, the Pohnpei Public Library had received a donation of several publications about photography and more; including lego pieces and hot-wheel toy cars! Parting from their childhood pass-time goodies, Mr. Marlin Lee Ling and Tristan hope that these items may come into contact with little ones that also aspire to become a photographer and lego master assemblers. As always the Pohnpei Public Library Board Members are very appreciative of the kind donations that have been brought to our community's small learning center.  

SeaBees Mega Book Donations

Sci-Fi Books Galore!

The Board of the PPL would like to express their tremendous gratitude to our Friends from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 Mr. Justin Smith (HM-2) and Mr. Gage Daugherty (VT-2). We appreciate the great services that you have been providing to the people and communities of Pohnpei. Thanks to our Seabees friends, we have 55, yes you read it right, 55 new books added to the library's collection. Come friends and begin a new inter-galactic exploration at the Pohnpei Public Library. 

Mr. Gage Daugherty (Left), Mr. Justin Smith (Middle), Mrs. Trueleen J. Albert (Right) 

May 21st 20214 - photographer (Erika Billen) 

Books donated by Gage and Justin of the Seabees (NMCB 4).

May 21st 2024 photographed by Erika Billen

Books donated by Gage and Justin of the Seabees (NMCB 4).

May 21st 2024 photographed by Erika Billen

Free Wifi at Pohnpei Public Library Available (FPPL ABELLOALFONSO)

Connectivity for Productivity😄

The Pohnpei Public Library now has free Wifi accessible to the general public (it called FPPL ABELLOALFONSO)! Always at your service and your disposal, this service was brought to you by the kind donations from Honorable Senator (Dr.) Merlynn Abello-Alfonso. This massive assistance can help our people reach out to friends and family members, submit or upload important documents, and pay for utilities like cash-power on-line when in need, send money, share big news across the ocean or even have classes or important meetings whilst on the go by the 16 months of . The Board of the Pohnpei Public Library, Staff and community are absolutely thankful for this amazing contribution by Hon. Senator (Dr.) Merlynn Abello-Alfonso. Thank you deeply for this thoughtful gesture and kind action for the people, and thank you for being a Friend of the Pohnpei Public Library. Kalahngan en kupwuromwi!  

Welcoming New Staff!

Noticed some new faces?

We have brought on a several new staff members ready and at your services at the Pohnpei Public Library. First up is Mrs. Emyleen Charley from Madolenihmw. She enjoys getting to know new people and helping others. She is PPL’s new Assistant Librarian—aiding the head librarian with all vital inner gear workings of the Library.

"As a mother I also enjoy working with 

children and helping them learn and explore 

the world of literature. In this day and age 

where people are looking into screens and 

living through technology I want to be part of 

the solution, therefore, working in a place that 

encourages reading and learning like we used 

to is how I hope to achieve this." 

- Emyleen Charley, Assistant Librarian

We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff with employees hailing from Madolenihmw, Uh, Nukuoro, Mortlock and now Kitti!  Come on by for good service and friendly smiles from everyone here at the Pohnpei Public Library.😁

We also have a new Library Technician—Ms. Erika Billen from Kolonia. She enjoys writing and reading—a true introvert, exploring a new passion for Library Studies. Ms. Erika helps with updating the computer systems, maintaining the tech equipment in the library including printers, monitors and the sorts. She is also posting annoucements like this one and finds it slightly awkward writing about herself from the third person perspective. 

"The Library has always been the ideal place to build 

new skills and start anew in whatever journey anyone 

is on. I wanted to pursue this job because it is 

something new that I have always wanted to try. 

I have always enjoyed dabbling with tech equipment, 

so I was excited to apply that interest on the job 

and learn my way into expertise."

-Erika E. Billen, Library Technician

Recently, the PPL held its 36th Anniversary Celebration and Library Week Commemoration all together, which served as a type of soft launch introduction for all the new faces. All the staff members here are also occasionally the readers for Story Hour every Thursday at 4pm given there is/are no volunteer(s).