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!

Pickup an August Book BINGO Form at your local Oshawa Public Library branch.

Read books to complete vertical, horizontal, or diagonal BINGO lines. 1 row (4 activities) = BINGO. 

Submit book titles and/or pictures to complete individual reading activities in READsquared. 

Return your completed BINGO card to any Oshawa Public Library branch to enter our monthly draw. 

If you are looking for ideas to complete your BINGO card, here is a book list:

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1862027469_oshlib_programs/2552406459_adult_book_bingo_-_august 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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! 

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!

Create your own star constellation! What name would you give it?

Upload a picture of your constellation or tell us what you named your constellation. 

Visit an Oshawa Public Library branch anytime between July 22 and 28 to build a constellation using provided supplies. 

Welcome, stargazers and explorers, to our Celestial Constellation Reading Challenge! Embark on a cosmic journey through the pages of literature as we traverse the vast expanse of the literary universe. Each constellation represents a different genre or theme, guiding you on an adventure of discovery and imagination. From the epic quests of Orion to the enchanting realms of Cassiopeia, let the stars be your guide as you explore new worlds and uncover hidden treasures within the pages of your favorite books. Join us as we reach for the stars and ignite our imaginations together in the pursuit of knowledge and wonder. 

Find the book lists for each constellation under the Reading Lists section of ReadSquared!

The goal is to read one book from each of the seven constellation booklists provided. For each book read from a different booklist, you can earn 50 points. Read as many as you can before the summer ends! You will earn 100 bonus points if you manage to read a book from all seven of the lists! 

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.)

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! 

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!

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

Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

Complete an iSpy treasure hunt. Visit the link below:

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

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.

Pickup a July Book BINGO Form at your local Oshawa Public Library branch.

Read books to complete vertical, horizontal, or diagonal BINGO lines. 1 row (4 activities) = BINGO. 

Submit book titles and/or pictures to complete individual reading activities in READsquared. 

Return your completed BINGO card to any Oshawa Public Library branch to enter our monthly draw. 

If you are looking for ideas to complete your BINGO card, here is a book list:

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1862027469_oshlib_programs/2552405709_adult_book_bingo_-_july 

If you were chosen for a mission to space, name three things you would like to take with you! 

Visit an Oshawa Public Library branch anytime between June 24 and 30 to create a mini-rocket ship for your mission to space. 

Write a poem or tell us three interesting facts about your favourite planet to complete this mission!

Visit an Oshawa Public Library branch anytime between August 6 to 11 to complete our planet scavenger hunt. 

Select a title from our pre-reader book list and submit a picture of you reading that book with your child. 

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1862027469_oshlib_programs/2538877659_pre-reader_book_challenge_(ages_0-2) 

Select a title from our pre-reader book list and submit a picture of you reading that book with your child. 

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1862027469_oshlib_programs/2538877680_pre-reader_book_challenge_(ages_3-5) 

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!

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!

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?

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

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!

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.

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. 

Read at least one book from our school-age book list and let us know what you liked or didn't like about it. 

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1862027469_oshlib_programs/2538878379_school-age_book_challenge_(ages_6-8) 

Read at least one book from our school-age book list and let us know what you liked or didn't like about it. 

https://oshlib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1862027469_oshlib_programs/2538878789_school-age_book_challenge_(ages_9-12) 

Visit all 4 branches for an out of this world selfie. You will receive a stamp at each selfie station. 

Once you have visited all 4 branches and received all of the stamps, ask a staff member for the special code to complete this mission. 

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

Share your completed creation with us by submitting a photo. 

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

To complete the mission, tell us your silly story. 

Complete a puzzle from our online collection

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary

Complete one of our galactic puzzles found on Jigsaw Planet

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary 

Pickup a Summer Book BINGO form at your local Oshawa Public Library branch or submit book titles in READsquared to complete individual reading activities. 

Return your completed BINGO card to any Oshawa Public Library branch or complete at least 4 activities in READsquared to be entered into a draw for a local business gift card. 

Click here for a specially curated booklist to help get you started on your summer reading journey. 

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. To earn this badge, you have to attend at least 3 of the 6 weeks. Each additional week attended will earn you additional points.  

For more information about the TDSRC Meet-Ups, visit here

Complete the five TD Summer Reading Club puzzles on Jigsaw Planet

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary

Pick up a BINGO card at any Oshawa Public Library branch. Complete reading challenges throughout January and February. Score a BINGO, then drop off your completed card at any branch to enter a prize draw. 

CLICK HERE for the winter book BINGO reading list. 

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! 

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

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?

Find a Golden Ticket and redeem it for a FREE 3D Print coupon! 

Sixteen Golden Tickets have been hidden in Oshawa Public Library books! 8 to be released on June 15th and 8 more added on July 20th. They are located in Teen books and graphic novels!

If you are one of the lucky few to find a Golden Ticket, you can redeem it at any of our four branches for a FREE 3D print coupon for a print up to 90 minutes. 

Want some extra luck? Check out the clues here on ReadSquared to get you started on your investigation!

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!

Do you have what it takes to survive the stacks?

Rules:

1. Each completed square will earn you 10 points

2. Enter the books you read or answer the question prompt to log your points. Books, eBooks, Audiobooks, Graphic Novels, Comic books, Manga all count as 'Books'. 

3. One book can check off a maximum of three squares

4. Where indicated, the book must be at least 50% finished to count. (i.e. "Read a book from a Booklist" will require you to have finished at least 50% the book, whereas "Read in the library" does not require you to finish the book.)

5. Unless otherwise stated, the books must have been read between June 14 and August 22. 

6. Complete any 5 squares to earn the Survive the Stacks badge

Find a print out of the Bingo sheet at any OPL branch. For a PDF of the Bingo sheet, click here. 

Head to the Teen Discord Server to complete the BINGO squares on the BINGO card below! Each square you complete will earn you 15 points. Plus, completing the whole card will earn you a bonus 50 points! That means there is a total of 425 points up for grabs!

Not on the Teen Discord Server? Click here to register! 

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?

Join the Teen Discord Server, your cozy corner of the internet for chatting and chilling with like-minded teens! Whether you're into gaming, art, cute cat pics, or just want to chat about your day, this is the place for you! 

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.

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 Teen program at Oshawa Public Libraries and earn points! Each program you attend will earn you 50 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!

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!

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?

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!

Complete activities to earn points! Finish at least 3 activities to earn the badge.

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.

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?

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!

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. 

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

Link to register: https://forms.gle/dR2z5EhPvhg74jiS8

Registration opens on June 7th! 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.) 

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! 

The secret code will be emailed to you in your Pick-Up Notice so you can earn 40 points!

Complete activities to earn points! Finish at least 3 activities to earn the badge.

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. 



Head to the Teen Discord Server to complete the BINGO squares on the BINGO card below! Each square you complete will earn you 5 points. Complete any 5 squares to earn the badge.

For a PDF of the bingo sheet click here. 

Not on the Teen Discord Server? Click here to register! 

Join the Teen Discord Server, your cozy corner of the internet for chatting and chilling with like-minded teens! Whether you're into gaming, art, cute cat pics, or just want to chat about your day, this is the place for you! 

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.

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.

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 to enter for points.

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!

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! 

Attend a Teen program at Oshawa Public Libraries and earn points! Each program you attend will earn you 50 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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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 to enter for points.

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!

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?

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! 

Choose one of the activity options to earn 100 points!

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 100 points! Share your final product with us on the Teen Discord Server! 

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!

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 2025 Teen Summer Reading Challenge program: Survive the Stacks! What was your favourite mission? Did you learn anything new? Discover any new books?

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!

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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! 

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! 

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:

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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:

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)

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!

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. 

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! 

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.  

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!

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! 

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! 

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!

Create a playlist inspired by your current read or your favourite book! 

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!

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!

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.

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

1. Constellations
2. Mythology
3. Astrology
4. Astronomy
5. Aliens

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 100 points.

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. 

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!