35 Pts

"Story This!" Creative Writing Mission #1

Write a 750 to 1500 word story inspired by this image and send it to jclark@oshawalibrary.on.ca for an additional 35 points. Send your story as a Word document and make sure to include your name and contact information. If your story is really good, we might post it on our website!

35 Pts

"Story This!" Creative Writing Mission #2

Write a 750 to 1500 word story inspired by this image and send it to jclark@oshawalibrary.on.ca for an additional 35 points. Send your story as a Word document and make sure to include your name and contact information. If your story is really good, we might post it on our website!

100 Pts

"Story This!" Creative Writing Mission #3

Write a 750 to 1500 word story inspired by this image and send it to jclark@oshawalibrary.on.ca for an additional 35 points. Send your story as a Word document and make sure to include your name and contact information. If your story is really good, we might post it on our website!

35 Pts

"Story This!" Creative Writing Mission Bonus

Write a 750 to 1500 word story inspired by this image and send it to jclark@oshawalibrary.on.ca for an additional 35 points. Send your story as a Word document and make sure to include your name and contact information. If your story is really good, we might post it on our website!

35 Pts

All about flowers! 

15 Pts

Art Challenge

25 Pts

Attend a Virtual Book Club in Discord

Attend an August Teen Program!

Attend an August teen program and earn 40 points! The secret codes will be given in person at the event. 

Note that some programs require registration as space is limited. Click here to register!

20 Pts

Become a Photographer

15 Pts

Book Beauty

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 1

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 10

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 2

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 3

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 4

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 5

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 6

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 7

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 8

25 Pts

Book Report-Week 9

100 Pts

Book Review 1

Write a book review on our website. Send us the link and your username to earn 100 points. 

To post a book review, search for the item you want to review in our catalogue. Click on the item and scroll down until you see 'Opinion' on the left hand side of the page. Under that, you should see "From the Community" and a grey box that says "What did you think about this title?". If you click "Add a comment" the box will expand for you to type your review and rate the title. 

100 Pts

Book Review 2

Write a book review on our website. Send us the link and your username to earn 100 points. 

To post a book review, search for the item you want to review in our catalogue. Click on the item and scroll down until you see 'Opinion' on the left hand side of the page. Under that, you should see "From the Community" and a grey box that says "What did you think about this title?". If you click "Add a comment" the box will expand for you to type your review and rate the title. 

100 Pts

Book Review 3

Write a book review on our website. Send us the link and your username to earn 100 points. 

To post a book review, search for the item you want to review in our catalogue. Click on the item and scroll down until you see 'Opinion' on the left hand side of the page. Under that, you should see "From the Community" and a grey box that says "What did you think about this title?". If you click "Add a comment" the box will expand for you to type your review and rate the title. 

10 Pts

Book Talk Sharing

20 Pts

Bookish Scavenger Hunt

At home or in the library, find a minimum of 10 items on the list and submit photos to earn points!

Share your scavenger hunt finds on the Teen Discord server! 

25 Pts

Booklist

Branch Challenge

100 Pts

Build a Castle

Attend the Cardboard Castle program at the McLaughlin or Delpark branch on June 30; or build a cardboard castle at home. 

Here are some neat cardboard castle ideas: https://crafting-news.com/kids-castle-crafts/

Submit a photo of your creation and earn your Build a Castle badge!

25 Pts

Bullet Journal

10 Pts

Camping Trip

15 Pts

Change It Up

10 Pts

Character Cosplay

10 Pts

Childhood Memories

15 Pts

Childhood Memories

20 Pts

Community Clean Up (Safely!)

250 Pts

Community Scavenger Hunt

250 Pts

Community Scavenger Hunt

10 Pts

Convince someone to read one of your favourite books.

10 Pts

Cook Book

10 Pts

Create It

20 Pts

Create It

10 Pts

Creative Cooking

25 Pts

Creativity Challenge

50 Pts

Discord Gaming in August!

50 Pts

Discord Gaming in July!

20 Pts

Diversify Your Reading

Check off at least one of the below activities to complete this mission. If you can, try to make sure the book(s) are #ownvoices, meaning that the author and the character share the same identity. For example, if a Deaf author wrote about a Deaf main character, it would be #ownvoices.

Share a picture of what you're reading to the Teen Discord server!

(You do not need to have completed the book to check off activities. As long as you have started reading a book that meets one of the requirements during the March Break Challenge, you can check it off.)

10 Pts

Do Art

15 Pts

Dress Up

25 Pts

Escape the Mysterious

35 Pts

Event Review

Attend an Oshawa Public Library event or program and submit a review. If it's really good we might post your review on our website! You can attend any family/teen or adult event!

25 Pts

Explore Oshawa!

100 Pts

Fairy Tale Art

Design a creation featuring one or more mythical creatures. Format is up to you! Your creation can be a drawing, painting, Lego build, stop-motion video, play-doh masterpiece...anything you like! 

Participate in Fairy Tale Art Week between July 25-30 at any Oshawa Public Library branch if you don't have supplies at home. 

Submit a photo of your creation and earn your Fairy Tale Art badge! 

100 Pts

Fairy Tale Cooking Challenge

With the help of an adult, cook or bake a new magical recipe inspired by a fairy tale. Use your imagination!

For inspiration, check out these books: 

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S141C578500

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S141C166731

To earn your badge, take a photo of your creation!

100 Pts

Fairy Tale Cosplay

15 Pts

Find the Code

Find the hidden code in the OPL Teen Summer Reading Code booklist. https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1454937097/1915548049

10 Pts

Friend's Favourite

25 Pts

From Page to Screen

10 Pts

Game Time

5 Pts

Get to Know Oshawa

Play our City of Oshawa Kahoot and see how much you know about the city you live in! 

A mission code will be provided at the end of the Kahoot. Enter this code into Readsquared to complete the mission. 

10 Pts

Go GLAM

Golden Ticket Clues

20 Pts

Historic Selfie

Take a selfie with a historical plaque or monument in the community. 

Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

20 Pts

How Romantic

10 Pts

Illustrator Workshop

Watch an illustrator workshop on the TD Summer Reading Club kid's site 

Create your own drawing and submit a photo of your creation

Interstellar Escape Room

15 Pts

iSpy Treasure Hunt

Complete an iSpy treasure hunt. Visit the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PZsNG4xP5-6_7jTh5tgl-BRDO8v-dWyJ?usp=sharing

25 Pts

It's a camp out!

10 Pts

Join the Teen Discord Server!

If you are already on the Teen Discord Server, join the March Break Reading Challenge Channel to get the secret code! https://discord.com/channels/785946752841678958/1078783044195987537 

To apply, visit https://oshlib.ca/TAG/opl-teen-discord-server/ and fill out the form. A invitation to the Discord server will be emailed to you shortly after.

50 Pts

Judge a Book By its Cover

20 Pts

Library Program

10 Pts

Library Trivia

Compete in our library kahoot quiz 

A mission code will be provided at the end of the Kahoot. Enter this code into Readsquared to complete the mission. 

10 Pts

Local History Trivia

Complete our local history Kahoot and learn more about the history of Oshawa.  

https://kahoot.it/challenge/03799563?challenge-id=38596d60-58c9-4805-928c-cfb3bb3bef68_1627331598711

Game PIN: 03799563

A mission code will be provided at the end of the Kahoot. Enter this code into Readsquared to complete the mission. 

10 Pts

Make Me Laugh

25 Pts

Mega Challenge

50 Pts

MEGA MISSION: Complete the TDSRC StoryWalk

We're bringing storytelling outside this summer with our TDSRC StoryWalk! The StoryWalk will pop-up at different branches throughout the summer, so be on the lookout. 

This year's story is The Thing Lou Couldn't Do by Ashley Spires. 

Take a photo of yourself with the StoryWalk and submit the photo to complete the mission.

50 Pts

MEGA MISSION: Create in Scratch or TinkerCAD

50 Pts

MEGA MISSION: Re-Create a Book Scene

25 Pts

Mid-Summer Grab & Go Bags!

Register for a FREE Grab & Go Bag and pick it up at any Oshawa Public Library location!

Link to register: http://oshlib.ca/TAG/mid-summer-grab-go-bags/

The mid-summer bags will be ready for pick up in mid-summer (end of July, beginning of August)! We will email you as soon as they are ready for pick up. Last day to register for a bag is August 13! 

25 Pts

Mission Medieval Experience

25 Pts

Mission Pirate Adventure

25 Pts

Mission Time Travel

20 Pts

Montage Time

20 Pts

Mythical Creature Quiz

10 Pts

Nature Challenges with CLOCA

Complete at least one nature challenge on the Central Lake Ontario Conversation Authority website https://www.cloca.com/conservation-kids

Submit a photo of you in nature

25 Pts

Nature iSpy

10 Pts

Nature Photograper

5 Pts

Olympic Trivia

Watch the video and then answer the questions below! Can you get them all right?

10 Pts

Ontario Reads

15 Pts

Out of the Comfort Zone

10 Pts

Outside Your Genre

10 Pts

Parent's Favourite

50 Pts

Push Your Reading Boundaries

10 Pts

Quick Author

25 Pts

Quiz on Oshawa

20 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness

Complete a Random Act of Kindness! Pick an example from the list below or chose how you want to spread kindness in the community!

Share what your RAOK was on our Teen Discord Server!

25 Pts

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!

25 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 1)

Choose a random act of kindness from the list below or chose how you want to spread kindness in the community! Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

25 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 1)

10 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 1)

25 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 2)

10 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 2)

25 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 3)

10 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 3)

25 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 4)

10 Pts

Random Acts of Kindness (Round 4)

10 Pts

Re-Cover It

25 Pts

Read LGBTQIA

100 Pts

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?

20 Pts

Reading Lunch

Reading Lunch: Post a pic of your lunch and the book you're currently reading! 

Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

15 Pts

Reading Selfie

10 Pts

Real Life Reading

Read a book based on real life events or a nonfiction book for additional points. Tell us the author and title to earn points. 

5 Pts

Recommend a Read

Submit a book report! Tell us about your favourite book or a book you read recently.

What do you love about the book? Do you have a favourite character?

50 Pts

Refer a Friend

Do you have a friend who would enjoy the Teen Summer Challenge? Tell them about the site, get them to sign up, and then CLICK HERE to notify us. Once we've confirmed your friend has enrolled, we will send you a secret code for bonus points.

If you refer 5 friends, you will also earn the special "BFF" (Best Friends Forever) badge!

20 Pts

Refer a Friend

Do you have a friend who would enjoy the Teen March Break Challenge? Tell them about the site, get them to sign up, and then email lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca - Once we've confirmed your friend has enrolled, we will send you a secret code for bonus points.

10 Pts

Relax with a Book

10 Pts

Rock Hound

10 Pts

Roll Call

20 Pts

ROY G BIV Poem Stack

25 Pts

S.T.E.A.M.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

To complete the mission, participate in the STEAM pop-up week at any branch between July 11-16, attend a STEAM Fairy Tale Challenges program (July 9, 14), or create a STEAM project at home. 

Take a photo of your creation and submit to earn your S.T.E.A.M. badge. 

10 Pts

Self Care

10 Pts

Self Help

10 Pts

Share a Positive Experience!

10 Pts

Share the Joy!

20 Pts

Share Your Opinion

20 Pts

Share Yourself!

35 Pts

Sidewalk Chalk Art

Get creative and show us your beautiful summer sidewalk chalk art!

Share your completed creation with us by submitting a photo. 

5 Pts

Silly Story Magic

20 Pts

Silly Story Magic

Visit https://www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca and create your own silly story!

To complete the mission, tell us your silly story. 

25 Pts

Solve the puzzles

Complete a puzzle from our online collection

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary

Stoney Artist

20 Pts

Summer Checklist

50 Pts

Summer Fun

25 Pts

Summer picnic

30 Pts

Summer Programming

10 Pts

Summer Reads

35 Pts

Summer recipe

20 Pts

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Go on a summer scavenger hunt! Explore all of the things that you can listen for, smell for, and feel for in the summer. 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IlP5xxVmkc6IPUuEcgJ_WZyJuJwsuq8a?usp=sharing

You can submit a photo of your completed form OR tell us what you found!

20 Pts

Sun Scavenger Hunt

20 Pts

Switch it up!

20 Pts

Take Care of Yourself

40 Pts

TDSRC Meet-Up Week 1

The TDSRC Club Meet-Ups will be running at every branch throughout July and August. Each meet-up will include fun literacy-themed activities and games. Participants will earn a special badge and points in READsquared for joining. 

Visit this link for program dates. 

40 Pts

TDSRC Meet-Up Week 2

The TDSRC Club Meet-Ups will be running at every branch throughout July and August. Each meet-up will include fun literacy-themed activities and games. Participants will earn a special badge and points in READsquared for joining. 

Visit this link for program dates. 

40 Pts

TDSRC Meet-Up Week 3

The TDSRC Club Meet-Ups will be running at every branch throughout July and August. Each meet-up will include fun literacy-themed activities and games. Participants will earn a special badge and points in READsquared for joining. 

Visit this link for program dates. 

40 Pts

TDSRC Meet-Up Week 4

The TDSRC Club Meet-Ups will be running at every branch throughout July and August. Each meet-up will include fun literacy-themed activities and games. Participants will earn a special badge and points in READsquared for joining. 

Visit this link for program dates. 

40 Pts

TDSRC Meet-Up Week 5

The TDSRC Club Meet-Ups will be running at every branch throughout July and August. Each meet-up will include fun literacy-themed activities and games. Participants will earn a special badge and points in READsquared for joining. 

Visit this link for program dates. 

40 Pts

TDSRC Meet-Up Week 6

The TDSRC Club Meet-Ups will be running at every branch throughout July and August. Each meet-up will include fun literacy-themed activities and games. Participants will earn a special badge and points in READsquared for joining. 

Visit this link for program dates. 

100 Pts

Teen Trivia Battle

15 Pts

The First

25 Pts

Treasure hunt

10 Pts

True Crime

50 Pts

Try a new genre.

10 Pts

Unplugged

Veggies Galore

10 Pts

Virtual Puzzle Challenge

Complete the five TD Summer Reading Club puzzles on Jigsaw Planet

20 Pts

Virtual Puzzle Challenge

Complete the five TD Summer Reading Club puzzles on Jigsaw Planet

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary

15 Pts

What's the Line?

Read a book then post your favorite line from the book in Discord. Be sure to include a book title.

Not on Discord yet? Join here. 

20 Pts

Write a Review

Write a 150-500 word book review for the last book you read, or your favourite book, on the OPL catalogue website https://oshawalibrary.ca/ 

Email the link and your username to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca to receive the secret code! 

20 Pts

YA Novel Review

Submit a review of a young adult novel for additional points. If it's really good we might post your review on our website!

10 Pts

You were where?

250 Pts

Community Scavenger Hunt

Constellation Reading Challenge

30 Pts

Fairy Tale Detectives: Case A

Each week, a fairy tale character is sneaking into the library and causing mischief. Can you figure out who the culprit is by finding all of the clues they left behind?

250 Pts

Forest of Reading: Evergreen Award

10 Pts

June Photo Missions

Get your camera ready and snap some photos to complete this mission. 

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #1

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #1 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

Attend a June Teen Program!

Attend a June teen program and earn 40 points! The secret codes will be given in person at the event. 

Note that some programs require registration as space is limited. Click here to register!

100 Pts

Bookmark Contest Challenge

100 Pts

Bookmark Contest Challenge

40 Pts

Fairy Tale Detectives: Case B

Each week, a fairy tale character is sneaking into the library and causing mischief. Can you figure out who the culprit is by finding all of the clues they left behind?

100 Pts

Genre Challenge

10 Pts

June Writing Missions

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #2

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #2 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

Attend a July Teen Program!

Attend a July teen program and earn 40 points! The secret codes will be given in person at the event. 

Note that some programs require registration as space is limited. Click here to register!

35 Pts

Course Review

Learn to play guitar, draw people, edit video, use graphic design software --anything! Or check out some lectures on anything from Philosophy to stage acting from real university professors and working professionals.

Complete any online lecture or course on LinkedIn Learning and submit a review for an additional 200 points. 

If it's really good we might post your review on our website!

40 Pts

Fairy Tale Detectives: Case C

Each week, a fairy tale character is sneaking into the library and causing mischief. Can you figure out who the culprit is by finding all of the clues they left behind?

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #3

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #3 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

10 Pts

TBR Challenge

TBR Challenge

50 Pts

Diversify Your Reading

This challenge is all about expanding your reading horizons and exploring literature from diverse voices and perspectives. To participate, we encourage you to read books from authors with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences than your own. Whether it's books by authors from marginalized communities, books in translation, or books with protagonists who represent diverse identities, this challenge is designed to help you broaden your understanding of the world and the people in it.

Check off at least 5 of the below activities to complete this mission. If you can, try to make sure the book(s) are #ownvoices, meaning that the author and the character share the same identity. For example, if a Deaf author wrote about a Deaf main character, it would be #ownvoices.

A single book can check off more than one box. You do not need to have completed the book to check off activities. As long as you have started reading a book that meets one of the requirements during the Summer Reading Challenge, you can check it off.

40 Pts

Fairy Tale Detectives: Case D

Each week, a fairy tale character is sneaking into the library and causing mischief. Can you figure out who the culprit is by finding all of the clues they left behind?

Name That Planet

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #4

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #4 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

40 Pts

Teen Summer Grab & Go Bags!

Register for a Grab & Go Bag and pick it up at any Oshawa Public Library location!

Link to register: https://forms.gle/ApN2btsBJyyHaH2s9 

Registration opens on June 17th! We will send you an email when your bag is ready for pick up. (Please check your junk/spam folders if you do not receive an email.) Pick up dates will be between June 26-30.

Each bag will contain library items for you to read and return (you need a library card in good standing) and some other great freebies! Quantities are limited so act fast! 

Ages 13-17. 

Teen Summer Grab & Go Bags!

Register for a Grab & Go Bag and pick it up at any Oshawa Public Library location!

Link to register: 

Registration opens on [June 17th]! We will send you an email when your bag is ready for pick up. (Please check your junk/spam folders if you do not receive an email.) Pick up dates will be between [  ].

Each bag will contain library items for you to read and return (you need a library card in good standing) and some other great freebies! Quantities are limited so act fast! 

Ages 13-18. 

25 Pts

BIPOC Authors

Read a book by an author who is Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour and submit a review. If it's really good we might post your review on our website! Must be 100 words and tell us something new you learned. 

10 Pts

Refer a Friend

Do you have a friend who would enjoy the Teen Summer Reading Challenge? Tell them about the site, get them to sign up, and then email lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca - Once we've confirmed your friend has enrolled, we will send you a secret code for bonus points.

Refer a Friend

Do you have a friend who would enjoy the Teen Summer Reading Challenge? Tell them about the site, get them to sign up, and then email lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca - Once we've confirmed your friend has enrolled, we will send you a secret code for bonus points.

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #5

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #5 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

50 Pts

Switch It Up

Try reading outside of your comfort zone by switching things up! Choose one of the below activities to complete and earn 50 points. If you need any recommendations, an OPL staff member will be happy to help you! 

100 Pts

Online Night: Teen Summer Kick-Off with Kenneth Oppel

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #6

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #6 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

20 Pts

Switch it up!

Try reading outside of your comfort zone by switching things up! Choose one of the below activities to complete and earn 20 points. 

20 Pts

Diversify Your Reading

This challenge is all about expanding your reading horizons and exploring literature from diverse voices and perspectives. To participate, we encourage you to read books from authors with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences than your own. Whether it's books by authors from marginalized communities, books in translation, or books with protagonists who represent diverse identities, this challenge is designed to help you broaden your understanding of the world and the people in it. Click here to learn more about how books can be mirrors, windows, or sliding glass doors.

Check off at least 7 of the below activities to complete this mission. A single book can check off more than one of the boxes. For instance, if you read The Luis Ortega Survival club by Sonora Reyes, you could check off "Read a book by a Latinx author" and "Read a book with a neurodivergent main character". You do not need to have completed the book to check off activities. As long as you have started reading a book that meets at least one of the requirements during the Teen Summer Reading Challenge, you can check it off.

If you can, try to make sure the book(s) are #ownvoices, meaning that the author and the character share the same identity. For example, if a Deaf author wrote about a Deaf main character, it would be #ownvoices.

If you need help selecting book, you can check out the coresponding "Diversify Your Reading" booklist on READsquared, or ask an OPL staff member to find you the perfect book.

Share a picture of what you're reading to the Teen Discord server!

50 Pts

June Grab & Go Bags!

You are one of the lucky ones who will receive a head start this summer! Just enter the secret code you found in your bag to claim your points!

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #7

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #7 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

25 Pts

Active Discord Member

Go to Discord and contribute to the conversation at least 4 different times over the summer. 

10 Pts

Join the Teen Discord Server!

If you are already on the Teen Discord Server, join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge Channel to get the secret code! Click here!

If you would like to join the Teen Discord Server, click here and fill out the form. A invitation to the Discord server will be emailed to you shortly after.

Join the Teen Discord Server!

If you are already on the Teen Discord Server, join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge Channel to get the secret code! Click here!

If you would like to join the Teen Discord Server, click here and fill out the form. A invitation to the Discord server will be emailed to you shortly after.

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #8

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #8 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #9

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #9 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

20 Pts

Say Hi!

Say 'Hi!' on the Teen Discord Server!

Head to the #2023-summer-challenge channel and say hi! A secret code will be sent to you via DM. 

Don't know what to say? Here are some ideas! 

1. Tell us your favourite animal!
2. What is your favourite summer activity?
3. How excited are you to finally be done this school year?
4. Have you ever traveled to a different country?
5. What's your favourite colour? 
6. Do you prefer hot or cold drinks?
7. Would you rather be able to control the weather or pause time?
8. What's your favourite dessert?
9. Choose between Pikachu or Thoothless!
10. If you could only read one book for the rest of your life, what book would it be?

Say Hi!

Say 'Hi!' on the Teen Discord Server!

Head to the [ ] channel and say hi! A secret code will be sent to you via DM. 

Don't know what to say? Here are some ideas! 

25 Pts

Creativity Challenge

Let your creativity soar and express yourself through a piece of art inspired by your current read or your favourite book. No matter what medium inspires you, we want to see what you can come up with! Use your favorite book as a jumping-off point and let your imagination run wild.

Grab your paintbrushes, your pens, or your guitars and let's get creative! Who knows, your artwork may inspire someone else to pick up a book and create something beautiful themselves.

Choose one of the below activities to complete and earn 25 points! Share your final product with us on the Teen Discord Server! 

Creativity Challenge

Let your creativity soar and express yourself through a piece of art inspired by your current read or your favourite book. No matter what medium inspires you, we want to see what you can come up with! Use your favorite book as a jumping-off point and let your imagination run wild.

Grab your paintbrushes, your pens, or your guitars and let's get creative! Who knows, your artwork may inspire someone else to pick up a book and create something beautiful themselves.

Choose one of the below activities to complete and earn 25 points! Share your final product with us on the Teen Discord Server! 

20 Pts

Reporting Champion #10

Come into any Oshawa Public Library branch and report your reading minutes with a staff member. Earn your Reporting Champion #10 badge and spin our reading wheel for a chance to win a prize! 

Join us throughout the summer to collect all 10 reporting champion badges!

40 Pts

Attend a June Teen Program!

Attend a June teen program and earn 40 points! The secret codes will be given in person at the event. 

Note that some programs require registration as space is limited. Click here to register!

40 Pts

Attend a July Teen Program!

Attend a July teen program and earn 40 points! The secret codes will be given in person at the event. 

Note that some programs require registration as space is limited. Click here to register!

40 Pts

Attend an August Teen Program!

Attend an August teen program and earn 40 points! The secret codes will be given in person at the event. 

Note that some programs require registration as space is limited. Click here to register!

10 Pts

Read a book from our READsquared booklists!

Read a book from one of our READsquared booklists for the 2023 Teen Summer Reading Challenge. Let us know which book you picked to earn 10 points!

40 Pts

Book Review #1

Write a 150-500 word book review for the last book you read, or your favourite book, on the OPL catalogue website https://oshawalibrary.ca/ 

To post a book review, search for the item you want to review in our catalogue. Click on the item and scroll down until you see 'Opinion' on the left hand side of the page. Under that, you should see "From the Community" and a grey box that says "What did you think about this title?". If you click "Add a comment" the box will expand for you to type your review and rate the title. 

Email the catalogue link to the item and your username to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca to receive the secret code! 

40 Pts

Book Review #2

Write a 150-500 word book review for the last book you read, or your favourite book, on the OPL catalogue website https://oshawalibrary.ca/ 

To post a book review, search for the item you want to review in our catalogue. Click on the item and scroll down until you see 'Opinion' on the left hand side of the page. Under that, you should see "From the Community" and a grey box that says "What did you think about this title?". If you click "Add a comment" the box will expand for you to type your review and rate the title. 

Email the catalogue link to the item and your username to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca to receive the secret code! 

40 Pts

Book Review #3

Write a 150-500 word book review for the last book you read, or your favourite book, on the OPL catalogue website https://oshawalibrary.ca/ 

To post a book review, search for the item you want to review in our catalogue. Click on the item and scroll down until you see 'Opinion' on the left hand side of the page. Under that, you should see "From the Community" and a grey box that says "What did you think about this title?". If you click "Add a comment" the box will expand for you to type your review and rate the title. 

Email the link and your username to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca to receive the secret code! 

25 Pts

Cabinet of Curiosities

Create Your Own Cabinet of Curiosities!

Design a cabinet of curiosities with items that spark your imagination and curiosity. What will you put in your Cabinet of Curiosities? Bubbling potions or creepy critters? Magic spell books or cursed artifacts? 

As you design your cabinet of curiosities, consider including a mix of items that represent different time periods, cultures, and interests. Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. A unique piece of jewelry or accessory with an interesting backstory
2. A vintage or antique toy or game
3. A preserved insect or animal specimen, such as a butterfly or seashell
4. A piece of art from a local or lesser-known artist
5. A musical instrument from a different culture or time period
6. A rare or unusual book with a unique cover design or historical significance
7. A mysterious (possibly magical) object with an unknown origin or purpose, sparking curiosity and imagination
8. A piece of clothing or fashion accessory with a unique history or cultural significance

Once you've selected the items for your cabinet of curiosities, create a visual representation of your cabinet design. This could be a drawing, a digital design, or a 3D model. You can use the template below to help get you started. You could also write a description of each item and why you chose to include it in your cabinet.

Use this template to fill the shelves of your cabinet:

30 Pts

Escape the Mysterious

Do you have what it takes to Escape the Mysterious? Your mission is to complete at least two of the escape rooms to earn points! Rooms are ranked from beginner to expert escape artist. 

Room #1) Sherlock Holmes and the Escape Room: In this challenge, you'll step into the shoes of the famous detective and use your problem-solving skills to solve a series of mysteries. Can you uncover the clues and solve the mystery? (Beginner)

Room #2) Escape the Upside Down: In this challenge, join Eleven and solve puzzles inspired by the hit Netflix series. Can you escape the Upside Down and uncover the secrets of the mysterious government facility? (Medium)

Room #3) Dr. Diabolical's House of Horrors. In this challenge, you'll find yourself trapped in a spooky mansion filled with ghosts and ghouls. Can you solve the challenging puzzles and clues to escape before it's too late? Beware, this room is not for the faint of heart! (Expert)

20 Pts

Book-Face Challenge

Get creative and have some fun with books. Create your own book-face photo and share it with us to earn points! Click here for examples. If you don't want to share your face, you can do a book-hand photo, or a book-back-of-your-head photo! Be creative!

To participate, choose a book with an interesting face on the cover and hold it up to your face. The challenge is to make the cover of the book blend seamlessly with your face and create a fun image. You can use different props or accessories to enhance your photo and make it even more interesting. Take a photo and share it with us!

Need help finding the perfect book cover? Come to the library and an OPL staff member can help you! There will also be a Book-face station at the Jess Hann, Delpark, and McLaughlin branches from June 17-30 to help you find the perfect book.

Feel free to share on the Teen Discord Server!

20 Pts

Book Spine Poetry

For this challenge, we invite you to create a poem using only the titles of books. Choose a stack of books (from the library or at home) and arrange them so that the titles on the spines create a poem. You can choose any theme or topic you like, from love and friendship to adventure and mystery. The challenge is to use your creativity to craft a poem that flows and tells a story, using only the titles of books as your inspiration.

Once you've created your book spine poem, share it with us to earn points! You can submit an image of your Book Spine Poem, or write it out for us by filling in the text option activity. And feel free to share on the Teen Discord Server!

So, gather your books and get started on this fun and creative challenge. We can't wait to see what kind of poetry you come up with! Click here for examples!

Need help finding the right books? Come into the library and a staff member will be happy to help you! We will also have a station set up in the Jess Hann, Delpark, and McLaughlin branches during the month of July. 

20 Pts

How Puzzling?

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test by completing a jigsaw puzzle. Complete two of the three puzzles linked below to earn 20 points! 

For one of your puzzle activities, you can come in-person to the Jess Hann, McLaughlin, or Delpark branches and help us complete a puzzle to check one of the activities off! 

5 Pts

Match the Meme

Put your meme knowledge to the test! Pop into any OPL branch and find the "Match the Meme" poster. Using the provided dry-erase marker, match the meme titles to the images.  

20 Pts

Re-Cover It!

In this challenge, put your design skills to the test and create a new cover for a book of your choice.

To get started, choose a book that you feel could benefit from a fresh and updated cover design. This could be a classic book or a modern bestseller, a fiction or non-fiction book, anything that sparks your creativity.

Next, consider the themes, characters, and setting of the book. What kind of imagery could you use to convey the essence of the story? What colors and fonts could you use to make the cover stand out and attract readers?

Once you have some ideas, it's time to start designing! You can use any design software or tools you prefer, or even sketch out your design by hand. Be sure to incorporate the title and author of the book in your design, and consider adding some teaser text or quotes to entice potential readers.

Need help finding covers that could use a make-over? Come into the library and a staff member will be happy to help you! There will also be a station set up at the Jess Hann, Delpark, and McLaughlin branches during the month of August to help inspire your creativity.

When your design is complete, share it below to earn points! And don't forget to share your new cover design on the Teen Discord Server!

10 Pts

Recommendation Challenge

Read a book someone recommended to you! A parent, a friend, a sibling, the books selected for you in a Grab and Go bag... anyone!

Need help finding a book recommendation? An OPL staff will gladly help you find the perfect book, or, you can click here to receive a personalized reading list just for you! 

Recommendation Challenge

Read a book someone recommended to you! A parent, a friend, a sibling, the books selected for you in a Grab and Go bag... anyone!

Need help finding a book recommendation? An OPL staff will gladly help you find the perfect book, or, you can click here to receive a personalized reading list just for you! 

20 Pts

Around the World

20 Pts

Playlist Challenge!

Create a playlist inspired by your current read or your favourite book using Freegal or Spotify. 

You can access Freegal for free using your library card!

30 Pts

Fresh Air Challenge

Choose three outdoor activities from the list below (or create your own). From hiking and biking to gardening and bird-watching, the challenge is to spend at least 30 minutes outside every day for a week and try out different activities that get you moving and connecting with nature. 

Not only will you get some exercise and fresh air, but you might also discover a new hobby or interest along the way. Plus, spending time outside is a great way to reduce stress and boost your mood. So, lace up your shoes, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to explore the great outdoors. Happy adventuring!

Complete three activities to earn 30 points. If you chose your own activities, let us know what you did! 

(Psst! You might want to complete this challenge at the same time as the Unplug Challenge!)

5 Pts

Unplug Challenge #1

15 Pts

Unplug Challenge #2

30 Pts

Unplug Challenge #3

25 Pts

Cryptid Trivia Challenge

This trivia game is designed to challenge your knowledge and tickle your imagination with spooky and eerie questions about creatures that may or may not exist. Try your best to answer the questions without Googling them. 

Find the Trivia Game here! https://forms.gle/Jzb5Y53s88USbZd79

At the end of the game, a secret code will be revealed! Enter it below to earn points!

20 Pts

What Do You Meme?

Make your own memes inspired by your favourite books, movies, TV shows, and videogames! Or make a generally bookish meme. Choose from the templates below and submit your cleverest captions. A minimum of 2 meme captions submitted will earn you 20 points!

Feel free to download the meme templates and make your memes on your own! Submit photos on your memes under the "Meme image 1" and "Meme image 2" activities. 

We can't wait to see what you come up with! We will create and share our favourites on the Teen Discord Server!

30 Pts

Writing Challenge

Write a short story somehow incorporating one of the below items:

1. A cryptid
2. A cabinet of curiosities
3. Tarot cards
4. A crystal ball
5. A haunted house

The role of your selected item can be big or small in your story, as long as it is mentioned a least once, it will count. The possibilities are endless, and we can't wait to see where your imagination takes you! 

Stories must be between 2-5 pages long. Email stories to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca to receive the secret word that must be entered below to earn points.

Writing Challenge

Write a short story somehow incorporating one of the below items:

The role of your selected item can be big or small in your story, as long as it is mentioned a least once, it will count. The possibilities are endless, and we can't wait to see where your imagination takes you! 

Stories must be between 2-5 pages long. Email stories to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca to receive the secret word that must be entered below to earn points.

25 Pts

Design your own Tarot card!

From Brittanica.com, a Tarot deck is "a set of cards used in tarot games and in fortune-telling. Tarot decks were invented in Italy in the 1430s... Each [card] bore a different allegorical illustration instead of a common suitmark... The adaptation of tarots to occult and fortune-telling purposes first occurred in France about 1780. For fortune-telling each tarot card is ascribed a meaning."

Use the template below (or create your own) to design you own Tarot card. You can use the typical Tarot motifs (ex: The Magician, The Emperor, etc.) or create something entirely unique. Submit an image of your card below to earn points.

Click here for a link to the template. 

20 Pts

Book Battle

Put these popular YA books head to head in this YA Book Battle! These books were selected from OPL's top circulating teen items in 2023 and 2022!

Download or print the book bracket by clicking here, or follow along with the prompts below (just don't forget to write down your answers!). Each round, two books will face off against each other and you need to pick your favourite. Then the winners of those rounds will go up against each other until only one book is left standing! Fill out your winners of each round to earn points!

20 Pts

Share your thoughts!

Share your thoughts!

Tell us what you'd like to see from the library. Think big! Whether its suggestions for new programs, videogames, or things you'd like to see in the Teen Zone, we want to hear from you!

You can also tell us what you thought of the 2024 Teen Summer Reading Challenge program! What was your favourite mission? Did you learn anything new? Discover any new books?