Missions


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Family Time
Complete two activities to earn this months mission badge

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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!




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35 Pts
All about flowers! 
 Go on a nature walk or tip toe through your own garden to discover all the different summer flowers. Re-create your favourite flower by making a craft, drawing it, or taking a picture of it in the garden. 

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10 Pts
Around the World
Complete two activities to earn this badge! 

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30 Pts
Attend a Program
Attend one of our fun summer programs. Ask staff delivering the program for the code to complete this mission. 

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100 Pts
August Book BINGO

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 




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20 Pts
Become a Photographer
Are you a photographer or want to be one? This challenge has several different options for you to capture. Choose at least 2 to earn points.  

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 1 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 10 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 2 2024


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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 3 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 4 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 5 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 6 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 7 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 8 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report - Week 9 2024
Come into any branch of Oshawa Public Libraries to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 1
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 10
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 2
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 3
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 4
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 5
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 6
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 7
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 8
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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25 Pts
Book Report-Week 9
Come into any Oshawa Public Libraries branch to report your summer reading and pick a prize from our treasure chest!

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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. 



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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. 



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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. 



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10 Pts
Book Talk Sharing
Find a "book talk" and tell us what you liked about it. Share the link to complete the challenge. 

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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! 



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Branch Challenge
Stop by your local branch and complete some of these challenges. 

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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!



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10 Pts
Camping Trip
We are going on a camping trip, but first we need to pack! Below are the definitions for 18 items you should bring camping. Enter a correct answer for each one to complete.

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10 Pts
Celebrate Earth
Complete two activities for this months mission to earn the Celebrate Earth Badge 

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10 Pts
Childhood Memories
Read a favourite book from your childhood. Tell us the title of the book and the author. 

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Childhood Memories
Read a favourite book from your childhood. Tell us the title of the book and the author. 

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250 Pts
Community Scavenger Hunt
Discover hidden treasures in your community as you travel around the city and your own backyard. Complete 10 challenges throughout the summer to earn your community scavenger hunt badge and points toward program completion. 

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250 Pts
Community Scavenger Hunt
Discover hidden treasures in your community as you travel around the city and your own backyard. Complete 10 challenges throughout the summer to earn your community scavenger hunt badge and points toward program completion. 

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30 Pts
Constellation Creation

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. 



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100 Pts
Constellation Reading Challenge

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! 




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10 Pts
Convince someone to read one of your favourite books.
Convince someone to read one of your favourite books. Share which book it was and who is reading it to complete the challenge. 

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10 Pts
Cook Book
Use a recipe that was written about or included in a book. Tell us how it turned out. As good as it sounded?

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Cosmic Quiz
Get ready to test your celestial knowledge with Cosmic Trivia! Dive into the wonders of the universe and answer questions about space, constellations, and astronomy. Each correctly answered question earns you 10 points—how many can you score?

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10 Pts
Create It
Create something based on a book you're read: e.g. a TikTok, a playlist, a recipe, comic, piece of art, fanfiction, or anything else! 

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20 Pts
Create It
Time to get creative! Choose at least two of the challenges to complete and let your creativity shine. 

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10 Pts
Creative Cooking
Bake or create a recipe that is inspired by your favourite character or book. Share a pic of what you made. 

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

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10 Pts
Diverse Storytellers
Complete two activities for this months mission to earn the Diverse Storytellers Badge 

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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.)



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10 Pts
Do Art
This one is simple. Do art. Then share it with us. 

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15 Pts
Dress Up
Dress up as a book character and share a photo to earn points. 

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25 Pts
Explore Oshawa!
Get to know Oshawa - explore a new part of town, discover a nugget of local history, or visit a new-to-you local business. Complete at least 3 activities to earn points. Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

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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! 



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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!

 



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100 Pts
Fairy Tale Cosplay
Upload a photo of yourself dressed as your favourite fairy tale or magical character/creature. 

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10 Pts
Friend's Favourite
Read a friend's favourite book. Tell us the title of book and author. 

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10 Pts
Friendships
Complete two activities for this months mission to earn the Friendships Badge 

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25 Pts
From Page to Screen
Read a book that has been adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Submit a review telling us if you like the book or movie better. What were the major differences? 

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10 Pts
Game Time
Time to play games, any kind! Board or card games with friends and family, a game of solitaire or video/computer games on your own. You choose. 

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10 Pts
Go GLAM
Go GLAM and visit a local Gallery, Library, Archive or Museum. There are so many to choose from in Oshawa and the Library has free passes you can borrow! https://oshlib.ca/booksandmore

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20 Pts
Historic Selfie

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

Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 



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20 Pts
How Romantic
Enjoy a summer romance by reading a new Romance novel. 

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10 Pts
Imaginary Worlds


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Interstellar Escape Room
Complete a digital escape room to earn 40 points! There are three available for a possible total of 120 points! Click on the activities to find the links!

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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




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25 Pts
It's a camp out!
Go on a camping adventure in your own backyard or beyond! Name the top three favourite things you like about camping. 

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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.



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50 Pts
Judge a Book By its Cover
Select a book to read solely by its cover. After reading the book, make a visual about what you think the cover could have been. Upload image to earn points! Don't forget to log those minutes read too! Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

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100 Pts
July Book BINGO

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 



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20 Pts
Library Program
Attend a library program this summer. 

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10 Pts
Make Me Laugh
Read a book written by a comedian. Tell us the title of the book and the author. 

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25 Pts
Mega Challenge
Design your dream teen space in a public library. Create a digital rendering of the space using any platform (Minecraft, The Sims, Roblox, TinkCAD, Animal Crossing, etc.) you'd like. Take a screen capture of the design and upload it. 

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30 Pts
Mission to Space

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. 



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20 Pts
Montage Time
Create a montage of all the challenges that you've completed. 

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10 Pts
My Favourite Character
Complete two activities for this months mission to earn the My Favourite Character Badge 

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20 Pts
Mythical Creature Quiz
Mythical creatures have origins all around the world. Let’s learn more about them and take a quiz! Can you correctly guess the right mythical creature for each question?

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25 Pts
Nature iSpy
Get curious about nature with Oshawa Public Libraries! Complete 1 of 2 activities to earn your Nature iSpy badge. 

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10 Pts
Nature Photograper
Visit a local outdoor area, conservation area, or park, and take some photos. Send us your best one. Did you know that if you visit a CLOCA area the Library has free parking passes you can borrow and even a backpack full of fun outdoor adventure stuff. 

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15 Pts
Out of the Comfort Zone
Pick a book that is out of your comfort zone (could be a new genre or even a longer book than what you would usually read). Tell us the title of book and author and what was new about this book for you. 

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10 Pts
Outside Your Genre
Read a book from a genre that you have never read before. Tell us the title of book and author. 

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10 Pts
Parent's Favourite
Read your parent’s favourite book when they were your age. Tell us the title of the book and author. 

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30 Pts
Planet Explorer

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. 



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30 Pts
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/2538877659_pre-reader_book_challenge_(ages_0-2) 



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30 Pts
Pre-Reader Book Challenge (Ages 3-5)

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) 



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10 Pts
Quick Author
Write a short story about anything you like. The hard part is that it must be 500 characters or less. Can you do it?

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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!



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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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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!


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10 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!


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10 Pts
Random Acts of Kindness (Round 2)
Choose a random act of kindness from the list below or chose how you want to spread kindness in the community!


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10 Pts
Random Acts of Kindness (Round 3)
Choose a random act of kindness from the list below or chose how you want to spread kindness in the community!


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10 Pts
Random Acts of Kindness (Round 4)
Choose a random act of kindness from the list below or chose how you want to spread kindness in the community!


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10 Pts
Re-Cover It
Re-design any book cover and upload the image to earn points! Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

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Read LGBTQIA
Read/listen to a book that has a member of the LGBTQIA community as the main character. Submit a book review at least 100 words long. Be sure to tell us something new you learned.  



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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?



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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. 



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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!



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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.




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10 Pts
Relax with a Book
Did you relax with a book today? 

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10 Pts
Rock Hound
Get outside a hunt for a really cool rock or crystal and upload a photo of your find. 

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10 Pts
Roll Call
It's time to cast the actors you'd want to play the characters from your favourite book. No wrong answer here, you're in charge! 

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20 Pts
ROY G BIV Poem Stack
Artists know that ROY G BIV stands for the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Search your book shelves, a friends, family members, or the library's book shelves to find a book in each color of the rainbow. Then stack the books in ROY G BIV order to see what book spine poem is formed. Share what each book spine says and your poem below! For extra fun, take a picture of your ROY G BIV poem stack!

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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. 



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10 Pts
School Stories
Complete two activities for this months mission to earn the School Stories Badge 

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30 Pts
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/2538878379_school-age_book_challenge_(ages_6-8) 



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School-Age Book Challenge (Ages 9-12)

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) 



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10 Pts
Self Care
Life can be busy, hectic, and stressful, which is why taking care of yourself is more important than ever. Slow down and do something nice for yourself. 

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10 Pts
Self Help
Read a self-help book and tell us the title and author. 

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100 Pts
Selfie Passport

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. 



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10 Pts
Share a Positive Experience!
Have you had great service from a local restaurant, store or business? Write a review on social media and earn some bonus points! Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

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10 Pts
Share the Joy!
Did you have a good day? Share the joy with your network by posting a funny or happy status on your social media account. Share it with us on social media #oplsummerchallenge 

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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. 



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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. 



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25 Pts
Solve the puzzles

Complete a puzzle from our online collection

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary




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30 Pts
Space Puzzles

Complete one of our galactic puzzles found on Jigsaw Planet

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary 



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10 Pts
Spooky Stories
Complete two activities for this months mission to earn the Spooky Stories Badge 

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Stoney Artist
Create a picture out of stones and take a pic of it for us. 

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500 Pts
Summer Book BINGO

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. 



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50 Pts
Summer Fun
We challenge you to have a little fun this summer! Complete at least 4 of the challenges. 

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25 Pts
Summer picnic
Go on a summer picnic with friends or family. Share with us what your favourite picnic book is and why you love it!

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30 Pts
Summer Programming
Attend a summer program and send us a selfie!

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10 Pts
Summer Reads
Read a summer-themed book or one set in the summertime. Tell us the title of book and author. 

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35 Pts
Summer recipe
Create an original TD Summer Reading Club recipe. What are the ingredients? They can be real or fictional. 

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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!




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20 Pts
Sun Scavenger Hunt
Visit the new Teen Area at the McLaughlin Branch and find this hidden sun (the one in the badge). Tell us where it was hiding to earn points. 

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

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20 Pts
Take Care of Yourself
We challenge you to take care of yourself. It is so important!

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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. 



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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. 



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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. 



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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. 



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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. 



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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. 



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TDSRC Meet-Ups

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



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15 Pts
The First
Read the very first book that your favourite author wrote. Tell us the title of the book and author and how their first book compared to a later book? 

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25 Pts
Treasure hunt
What extraordinary treasures will you collect to remember your epic adventures this summer? Take a walk in the community to see what treasures you may find.

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10 Pts
True Crime
Read a true crime book and tell us the title and the author. 

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50 Pts
Try a new genre.
Try exploring something new and read a genre that you never have before. Share what you read to complete the mission. 

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10 Pts
Unplugged
Pick one day this week to get off all the electronics and go tech free! Spend time with friends, family or just curling up with a good book. Unplug and then come back tomorrow to complete the mission. 

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Veggies Galore
Get out there and complete these veggie related challenges in the community. 

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20 Pts
Virtual Puzzle Challenge

Complete the five TD Summer Reading Club puzzles on Jigsaw Planet

https://www.jigsawplanet.com/OshawaPublicLibrary





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Week 1 - Takeoff


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Week 10 - Landing Gear


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Week 2 - Cruising Altitude


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Week 3 - Co-Pilot


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Week 4 - Flight Navigator


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Week 5 - Airborne


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Week 6 - Sky Explorer


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Week 7 - Jet Stream


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Week 8 - Soaring High


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Week 9 - Runway Ready


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25 Pts
Winter Book BINGO

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. 




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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! 



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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!



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10 Pts
You were where?
Take a selfie in some funny or unusual location, like in the fridge, in the tub fully dressed, sharing your pet's bed, or any location you wouldn't normally take a selfie. The more strange and unusual the better. 

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250 Pts
Community Scavenger Hunt
Discover hidden treasures in your community as you travel around the city and your own backyard. Complete 10 challenges throughout the summer to earn your community scavenger hunt badge and points toward program completion. 

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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?




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250 Pts
Forest of Reading: Evergreen Award
The Evergreen Awardâ„¢ is designed for adults of any age and the lists are comprised of Canadian fiction and non-fiction titles. Ten titles are nominated for the award. Read at least 5 of those titles and you can vote for the winner! Winner is announced in October. 

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Golden Ticket Clues

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!





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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!



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Survive the Stacks Reading Challenge

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. 





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100 Pts
Bookmark Contest Challenge
Enter OPL's Bookmark Contest! 

Design and submit your own bookmark to be entered in the contest! To participate, simply create a bookmark design that celebrates the joy of reading and reflects the mission of our library. Whether it's a hand-drawn illustration, a digital design, or a photograph, we encourage you to be creative and showcase your unique style.

Once you've completed your design, submit it to our library by August 26, 2023. Our team of judges will review all entries and select four finalists. Customers can vote from these four finalists and the design with the most votes will then be printed and distributed at OPL branches. The four finalists will also with OPL prize packs!

Visit any of OPL's 4 branches to receive a print-out entry form, or visit https://oshawalibrary.ca/bookmark-challenge to receive a digital copy. Print-out entries can be submitted to OPL staff. Digital entries can be emailed to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca 

To earn 100 points towards your Summer Reading Challenge, tell us your name so we can confirm you have submitted an entry into our contest!


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Bookmark Contest Challenge
Enter OPL's Bookmark Contest! 

Design and submit your own bookmark to be entered in the contest! To participate, simply create a bookmark design that celebrates the joy of reading and reflects the mission of our library. Whether it's a hand-drawn illustration, a digital design, or a photograph, we encourage you to be creative and showcase your unique style.

Once you've completed your design, submit it to our library by August 26, 2023. Our team of judges will review all entries and select four finalists. Customers can vote from these four finalists and the design with the most votes will then be printed and distributed at OPL branches. The four finalists will also with OPL prize packs!

Visit any of OPL's 4 branches to receive a print-out entry form, or visit oshawalibrary.ca/bookmark-challenge to receive a digital copy. Print-out entries can be submitted to OPL staff. Digital entries can be emailed to lelsdon@oshawalibrary.on.ca 

To earn 100 points towards your Summer Reading Challenge, enter a photo of your bookmark entry below. Note that this does not count as submission into the contest.


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Discord Bingo!


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! 









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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?



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Genre Challenge
Genre Challenge

Once a week, we will be releasing a booklist based on a specific genre or topic. Pick up a recommended title from the lists each week to check off the activities below. Complete a minimum of 5 activities to receive 100 points towards your goal.


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Join the Teen Discord Server!

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.





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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!



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Attend a Teen Program!

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!



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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!



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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?



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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!



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Survival Skills Challenge

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





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10 Pts
TBR Challenge
Share your Summer Reading Challenge TBR!

TBR stands for "To Be Read". List 3 (or more) books that you plan to read for the Summer Reading Challenge. 

You can also share your TBRs on the Teen Discord Server! 




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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.



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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?



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Name That Planet
There used to be nine planets in our solar system, and now there are only eight! Think you can guess which of the eight planets are left? Using the provided clues, guess the correct planet and type your answer below each one. Only correct answers count, so keep trying and name that planet!
No need to worry if you guess wrong - you have an unlimited number of guesses for each planet!



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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!



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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. 




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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/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!




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Think Green Challenge

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





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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. 



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Discord Bingo!



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!