Summer Library Challenge - June 1-August 1, 2025

Level up your summer by reading or listening to books each day.

Starting June 1 record each day that you read — either on Beanstack or on the paper log. For every five days that you read, earn tickets for the grand prize drawings. Read for 15 days to earn a halfway prize and read for 30 days to earn a final prize. Complete side quests to earn additional grand prize tickets through August 1. The game doesn't end after day 30 — continue to read for more tickets to the grand prize drawings.

The Summer Library Challenge is open to all ages!

• For kids up to Kindergarten age we recommend 5-10 minutes per day
• For kids in grades 1-6 we recommend 20 minutes per day
• For grades 7-12 and adults we recommend 30 minutes per day
• Any amount of reading counts!

Earn bonus entries for the grand prize drawing with extra reading days or side quests!

Complete optional Side Quests to earn one extra entry per quest to the grand prize raffle (up to 20 entries!).

1. Take a picture with Lake Erie in the background
2. Go to a local playground
3. Draw hopscotch with sidewalk chalk and play hopscotch
4. Fill a bird feeder with bird food and/or watch for birds
5. Do a nice gesture (random act of kindness) for a neighbor
6. Try a food you have never tried before
7. Go on a hike
8. Listen to a podcast
9. Play a card game
10. Visit a museum
11. Start a new hobby
12. Go on a picnic
13. Complete a puzzle
14. Draw a picture
15. Read a book outside
16. Watch a funny movie
17. Go stargazing
18. Build a sandcastle
19. Visit a farmers' market
20. Make an item to put in the Free Little Art Gallery

Don't forget to pick up any rewards for completion, halfway or registration at library desks by Friday, August 15.

Halfway prizes are available beginning Sunday, June 15.

Final prizes are available beginning Monday, June 30.

Teens in grades 7-12 who complete 30 days of reading will be invited to the Teen Lock-In on Friday, August 8 from 7-9:30 p.m.

Grand prize raffle entries must be entered by 6 p.m. on Friday, August 1. Grand prize raffles will be drawn on August 2 and winners will be notified by library staff. All rewards must be picked up no later than Friday, August 15.

All prizes are subject to availability while supplies last.