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Missions
Our librarians have put together several activities, for a variety of challenges and levels. Complete an activity and you might unlock a more advanced one, and bragging rights, cool badges and maybe even a prize!

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100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.



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Alabama

Read a book about Alabama or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Alaska

Read a book about Alaska or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question.

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American Samoa

Read a book about American Samoa or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Arizona

Read a book about Arizona or one that takes place there and answer a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Arkansas

Read a book about Arkansas or one that takes place there and answer a trivia question.

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California

Read a book about California or one that takes place there and answer a trivia question.



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Captain's Log

Captain’s logs and ship’s logs have a rich history, and provide insight into how life on seafaring vessels went (and still go today). Continue this tradition by keeping track of what, where, and how you read this summer. 

Challenge yourself to complete at least five tasks from the list below. How many can you complete?

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Check Out Our Digital Resources



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Colorado

Read a book about Colorado or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Community Connections

A list of activities to help you engage with your community in new and meaningful ways.

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Connecticut

Read a book about Connecticut or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Delaware

Read a book about Delaware or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Dr Seuss Activities

Dr. Seuss is one of the most influential children's authors of all time. Through his mastery of wordplay and rhyme, he inspired the imaginations of millions of young readers, probably including most of you reading this right now.

Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents. In the process, he helped millions of children learn to read.

While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.




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Florida

Read a book about Florida or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Georgia

Read a book about Georgia or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Guam

Read a book about Guam or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Hawaii

Read a book about Hawaii or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Idaho

Read a book about Idaho or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Illinois

Read a book about Illinois or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Indiana

Read a book about Indiana or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Iowa

Read a book about Iowa or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Kansas

Read a book about Kansas or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Kentucky

Read a book about Kentucky or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Kindness Counts

Do something nice and show kindness to others! These activities are great ways to show your generosity.



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Louisiana

Read a book about Louisiana or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Maine

Read a book about Maine or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Maryland

Read a book about Maryland or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Massachusetts

Read a book about Massachusetts or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Michigan

Read a book about Michigan or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Minnesota

Read a book about Minnesota or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Mississippi

Read a book about Mississippi or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Missouri

Read a book about Missouri or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Montana

Read a book about Montana or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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My Reading Goal

How much can you read this summer?

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Nebraska

Read a book about Nebraska or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Nevada

Read a book about Nevada or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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New Hampshire

Read a book about New Hampshire or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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New Jersey

Read a book about New Jersey or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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New Mexico

Read a book about New Mexico or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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New York

Read a book about New York or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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North Carolina

Read a book about North Carolina or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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North Dakota

Read a book about North Dakota or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Northern Mariana Islands

Read a book about the Northern Mariana Islands or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Ocean Movement

How does a jellyfish move? Little ones will learn different ways creatures in the ocean move while getting up and moving!

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Oceans of Fun

How much do you really know about the ocean? Here is your chance to test your knowledge with our ocean trivia quiz!

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Ohio

Read a book about Ohio or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Oklahoma

Read a book about Oklahoma or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Oregon

Read a book about Oregon or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Page Turner Adventures Summer Week #8 Swamp Stories

This week we’ll roll up our pants and head for the marsh with shows, crafts, and a special guest that love to play in the mud. And, our author, joins us fresh off her win of TWO Newbery honors! 




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Page Turner Adventures: Cooperation

In this tasty tale of cooperation and unity, Mayor AnnChovi and her daughter Nan Chovi must decide who makes the best pizza in the town of Mozzarella—Vincent Van Dough or Leonardo Da Munchi. Vincent thinks the dough is the best part of the pizza! Leonardo believes it’sthe sauce! Find out how Nan Chovi resolves this delicious dilemma in The Great Pizza Contest.



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Pennsylvania

Read a book about Pennsylvania or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Pirate Scavenger Hunt

Arrgh! Think you are ready to be a pirate? Can you find at least 5 pirate-themed items. Look around your house, the library, park, all around you!

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Puerto Rico

Read a book about Puerto Rico or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Random Acts of Kindness

Small gestures make the most difference on a daily basis. It's easy to get so preoccupied with our own lives that we forget about others, but with just one simple act of kindness, we can change the way someone else's day goes, and we can better ourselves and the world in the process. This challenge is designed for you to take the time to do something for someone else — and hopefully they will pay it forward to the next person!



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Read a Banned Book



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Read a Challenged Work

Earn an extra point and badge for reading a particular genre. View the lists below for some inspiration:

https://www.freedomtoread.ca/wp-content/uploads/30-challenged-publications-6-pages1.pdf

https://www.freedomtoread.ca/challenged-works/






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Reading Beyond

Go beyond just reading this summer! Mix up how or where you read, or maybe what you do after reading a book.

Challenge yourself to complete at least five tasks from the list below. How many can you complete?



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Rhode Island

Read a book about Rhode Island or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Scavenger Hunt

Time for some outdoor fun! Walk around your city or town and see what you can find for each letter of the alphabet. Bring a camera or list and pencil to keep track of the items you find. We've included some examples, but what else can you find? Good luck!

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Share the Joy

Let's work together! Complete the activities below with your little one.

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South Carolina

Read a book about South Carolina or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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South Dakota

Read a book about South Dakota or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Tennessee

Read a book about Tennessee or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Texas

Read a book about Texas or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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The Five Practices Outside

There are five simple, powerful, and fun practices that parents/caregivers are encouraged to incorporate into their everyday lives that can help establish a strong foundation for early literacy. Those practices are: Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing, and Playing. Try to incorporate the outdoors in each practice and have fun! 

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U.S. Virgin Islands

Read a book about the U.S. Virgin Islands or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Utah

Read a book about Utah or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Vermont

Read a book about Vermont or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Virginia

Read a book about Virginia or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Washington

Read a book about Washington state or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Washington, D.C.

Read a book about Washington, D.C. or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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West Virginia

Read a book about West Virginia or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Wisconsin

Read a book about Wisconsin or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Wyoming

Read a book about Wyoming or one that takes place there and complete a trivia question (a link is provided to help you find the answer.)

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Mythic Hero: Patch Power 2021

Your Patch Power Mission is to complete Mythic Hero Independent Activities and/or attend Mythic Hero Virtual Programs totaling THREE to earn your Mythic Hero Patch. Please remember that you will need to show your work and tell about the booksyou read for this patch.

You can find an register for Mythic Hero Programs via the Events Calendar at  www.chescolibraries.org.  You will receive a "Secret Code" for credit at the end of each program. 




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Page Turner Adventures - Happily Ever Laughter

Join Page and Kenny as they bring a fairytale book to life with their Once Upon a Time Machine. Then make some fun fairytale projects and even a tasty recipe. Complete three activities to earn a Happily Ever Laughter Badge. 




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Summer Set



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Page Turner Adventures - Adventure Quest

Grab your binoculars and compass and get ready for a journey through the jungle. Then get ready for some adventure themed crafts and a fun game that will get you up and moving. Complete three activities to win an Adventure Quest badge. 



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Page Turner Adventures - Pizza Pizzazz

Who doesn’t love pizza? Watch a tasty show then try acting it out yourself or grab an apron and get cooking with some delicious recipes and crafts. Complete three activities to earn a Pizza Pizzazz Badge.  



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Page Turner Adventures - Book Buccaneer

Shiver me timbers! Get ready me hearties for some seafaring fun with an outrageous show and pirate themed Arrrrrts and crafts. Complete 3 activities to earn a Book Buccaneer Badge.  



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Women's History Month Activities for Preschool

March is Women's History Month! The month-long celebration of trailblazing women in history started as Women's History Week in March of 1980, centered around International Women's Day on March 8. As the National Women's History Project notes, 14 states had already declared March Women's History Month by 1986, and in 1987, Congress officially made it national. This month is a great time to explore the important contributions women have made to American society with your child. Here are some fun activities you can do together.



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Page Turner Adventures - Captain Book’s Pirate Adventure

Shiver me timbers! Captain Book has been cursed to live as a pirate with a book permanently attached to his hand. To break the curse, kids at home join Page, Kenny, and a cast of salty dogs on a comic quest to discover the captain’s treasure trove of overdue library books. (Encore Adventure)


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Women's History Scavenger Hunt for Kids and Teens

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and their remarkable achievements. History is filled with inspirational stories of women in the arts, sciences, and sports, as well as women who have led countries, civil rights movements, and humanitarian efforts. Learn more about pioneering women with this online Women’s History Scavenger Hunt.




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