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Summer Reading 2024

This year, the library is delighted to be offering Summer Reading Programs for all ages. This year's theme is Adventure Begins At the Library.

For youth & teens, we use an online platform called Beanstack, where you can register, log your reading and other activities, and see the rewards you've earned. Logging for the whole family is a breeze! To find out more and sign up, click here. If you used Beanstack for previous reading challenges you will not need to re-register.

For early literacy (ages 0 to 5 years ) we'll use old-fashioned paper challenges! 

Log your reading between June 17 - August 24 to earn prizes. Read on for more details...

Youth Summer Reading Challenge
Ages Kindergarten-5th grade
Beanstack
Read or listen to books to earn badges and beads. Read more to earn fancier beads and a variety of brag tags and build your own keychain or necklace throughout the summer! Visit Youth Services or contact the library to learn more!

Teen Summer Reading Program
6th - 12th grades
Beanstack
Log reading minutes to earn badges and prizes. For every 15 minutes read earn a virtual badge and a prize! Read more for fancier prizes throughout the summer! Also earn a book for every 5 book reviews you write! Visit Youth Services or contact the library to learn more.

Early Literacy Program 
Ages 0 - Kindergarten
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A summer literacy program just for babies through preschool! Complete the challenge to earn patches for your PPL tote bag. The summer challenge begins June 17th! Pick up a copy at the library.

Visit our online calendar to see upcoming events, and check out our full Summer Reading Youth & Teen Calendar or pick up a copy in the library. Check out the Tween/Teen-only calendar. 

Questions? Call us at 603-766-1740 (Youth & Teen) or 603-427-1540 (Adult) for assistance!

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Monday – Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
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