Summer reading isn't just for kids anymore!
Our Summer Challenge encourages people of all ages to keep reading and learning all summer long with free activities, programs, and fun!
Summer Challenge 2021: Tails & Tales
- Register for the 2021 Summer Challenge now (powered by Beanstack)!
- Earn badges in Vermont Summer Reading 2021 Challenge at vermont.beanstack.org.
- Paper reading logs, badge sheets, t-shirts, and other materials available beginning June 23 at our Tails & Tales Kickoff!
How does it work?
- Read for at least 15 minutes every day during the summer.
- Challenge yourself to earn 10 badges by reading, writing, and completing fun activities.
- Visit the library when conditions allow (see Library Services during COVID-19) to check out materials and for outdoor events.
- Participate in live virtual programming at fletcherfree.org, and watch original video content at FFL Kids on YouTube.
- Meet with library staff for activities and t-shirts (while they last) at Burlington parks and meal sites.
- Have fun!
View summer programs & events on our calendar.
Required summer reading for Burlington middle school students:
- Edmunds rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders:
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Read & Write!
- Visit the EMS Library website for details.
- Hunt rising 6th graders:
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Read & Write!
Hunt Middle School Library Remote Learning Page: https://bit.ly/HuntLib -
- Hunt rising 7th & 8th graders:
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Read two books (at your level) of your choice.
Helpful Links:
- Library Remote Learning Page: https://bit.ly/HuntLib
- Ideas for Books to Read: https://bit.ly/WhereBooks
- Paper form: https://bit.ly/SumReading
- Digital form: https://bit.ly/DigRead