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

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100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

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

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Around the World
Read 4 books that take place in different countries.

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At the Library
Take some time to complete activities at the library!

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At the Library
Take some time to complete activities at the library!

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At the Library
Make use of your library this summer! Take part in 3 activities to complete the mission and earn 100 points. 

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At the Library
Take part in 2 activities to complete the mission and earn 100 points. 

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Attend a Library Program
Attend a library program in January or February and earn 20 points!

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Attend a Library Program
Attend a library program in January or February and earn 20 points!

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Attend a Library Program
Attend one of the library's programs or events this summer and earn 25 points!

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Attend a Library Program
Attend a library program to be entered into our weekly prize drawing!

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Attend a Program
Attend a virtual or in-person library program.

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Attend a Program: July
Attend a library program, in-person or virtual, this summer and earn 10 points!

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Attend a Program: June
Attend a library program, in-person or virtual, this summer and earn 10 points!

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Bingo

Get 5 in a row  or 4 corners on our Winter Reading Bingo board!

Pick up a Bingo sheet at the Youth Services desk and start reading!

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Bingo

Get 5 in a row  or 4 corners on our Winter Reading Bingo board!

Pick up a Bingo sheet at the Youth Services desk and start reading!

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Book Nerd Challenge

Complete 3 of the reading challenges to earn 100 points!

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Book Reviewer
Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org for our book review blog.

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Book Reviewer

Write 2 book reviews to earn 1 volunteer hour.

Book reviews should include:

*Book Title and Author

*Rate your book on a scale of 1-5 stars (1 awful, 5 everyone MUST read this book)

*Why did you love or hate it in a couple of sentences (Did it make you laugh out loud? Was the world building amazing? etc)


Copy each review into the activity submissions to complete.


*These reviews may be used in our Teenspace blog, in the physical Teenspace or on Social Media. We will include first name and last initial, however if you would like to remain anonymous please indicate so in your review.


Questions?

Email: teenread@wheatonlibrary.org

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Book Reviewer

Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org to be posted on our Teenspace Blog.

Book reviews should included:

  • 2-4 sentence summary (mostly spoiler free).
  • 2-4 sentences about what you liked or didn't like about the book (the action, the romance, the humor, the writing, etc.).
  • Rating out of 5 stars

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Book Reviewer

Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org to be posted on our site.

Book reviews should included:

  • 2-4 sentence summary (mostly spoiler free).
  • 2-4 sentences about what you liked or didn't like about the book (the action, the romance, the humor, the writing, etc.).
  • Rating out of 5 stars

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Book Reviewer

Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org to be posted on our site.

Book reviews should included:

  • 2-4 sentence summary (mostly spoiler free).
  • 2-4 sentences about what you liked or didn't like about the book (the action, the romance, the humor, the writing, etc.).
  • Rating out of 5 stars

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Book Reviewer

Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org to be posted on our site.

Book reviews should included:

  • 2-4 sentence summary (mostly spoiler free).
  • 2-4 sentences about what you liked or didn't like about the book (the action, the romance, the humor, the writing, etc.).
  • Rating out of 5 stars

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Book Reviewer

Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org to be posted on our site.

Book reviews should included:

  • 2-4 sentence summary (mostly spoiler free).
  • 2-4 sentences about what you liked or didn't like about the book (the action, the romance, the humor, the writing, etc.).
  • Rating out of 5 stars

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Book Reviewer

Submit your book reviews to teenread@wheatonlibrary.org to be posted on our site.

Book reviews should included:

  • 2-4 sentence summary (mostly spoiler free).
  • 2-4 sentences about what you liked or didn't like about the book (the action, the romance, the humor, the writing, etc.).
  • Rating out of 5 stars

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Book Reviewer 2

Write 2 book reviews to earn 1 volunteer hour.

Book reviews should include:

*Book Title and Author

*Rate your book on a scale of 1-5 stars (1 awful, 5 everyone MUST read this book)

*Why did you love or hate it in a couple of sentences (Did it make you laugh out loud? Was the world building amazing? etc)


Copy each review into the activity submissions to complete.


*These reviews may be used in our Teenspace blog, in the physical Teenspace or on Social Media. We will include first name and last initial, however if you would like to remain anonymous please indicate so in your review.


Questions?

Email: teenread@wheatonlibrary.org

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Camping
Attend 3 of our camp themed programs.

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Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Create handmade cards kids in the hospital.

4 cards earns 1 volunteer hour.

1) Follow these instructions.

2) Create a card (remember not to write ‘Get Well Soon’ or other health related things). For each card completed, you’ll receive 30 minutes of service hours. If you’re comfortable with it, please sign the cards with your FIRST name and location (e.g. From, Veronica in Riverdale).

3) Take a picture of each card and upload them for each activity.

4) Mail your cards yourself or bring them to the Teenspace. 

Cardz for Kidz, 516 N Ogden #177, Chicago, IL 60642

Questions?

teenread@wheatonlibrary.org

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Cards for Hospitalized Kids 2

Create handmade cards kids in the hospital.

4 cards earns 1 volunteer hour.

1) Follow these instructions.

2) Create a card (remember not to write ‘Get Well Soon’ or other health related things). For each card completed, you’ll receive 30 minutes of service hours. If you’re comfortable with it, please sign the cards with your FIRST name and location (e.g. From, Veronica in Riverdale).

3) Take a picture of each card and upload them for each activity.

4) Mail your cards yourself or bring them to the Teenspace. 

Cardz for Kidz, 516 N Ogden #177, Chicago, IL 60642

Questions?

teenread@wheatonlibrary.org

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Cards for the Elderly

Create handmade for folks in retirement homes. 

4 cards earns 1 volunteer hour.

1) Follow these instructions.

2) Create a letter or card, being sure to follow the guidelines in the instructions linked above.

3) Take a picture of each card and upload them for each activity.

4) Mail your cards yourself or bring them to the Teenspace. 

Questions?

teenread@wheatonlibrary.org

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Cards for the Elderly 2

Create handmade cards for folks in retirement homes.

4 cards earns 1 volunteer hour.

1) Follow these instructions.

2) Create a letter or card, being sure to follow the guidelines in the instructions linked above.

3) Take a picture of each card and upload them for each activity.

4) Mail your cards yourself or bring them to the Teenspace. 

Questions?

teenread@wheatonlibrary.org

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Cozy Up with a Good Story
Complete 3 of the 5 activities to earn an extra 200 points! 

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Create, Learn, Grow
Complete 3 of the 5 activities to earn an extra 200 points! 

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Creative
Take part in some creative activities and programs to complete the mission and earn 100 points. 

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Creative
Take part in some creative activities and programs to complete the mission and earn 100 points. 

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Creative
Take part in some creative activities and programs to complete the mission and earn 100 points. 

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Creative
Take part in some creative activities and programs to complete the mission and earn 100 points. 

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Find Your Voice
Complete the Find Your Voice Mission for extra points and inspiration! Complete 2 of the 5 activities to earn an extra 100 points in the Summer Reading Challenge. 

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Frida Kahlo Mission
This summer, we are celebrating all things Frida! Complete 2 of the Activities below to complete the Mission!

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Library Program
Attend a virtual, outdoor, or pop-up library program and earn 10 points!

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Library Program
Attend a virtual, outdoor, or pop-up library program and earn 10 points!

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Library Program Mission
Attend any two WPL programs this summer to earn 100 points!

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Library Scavenger Hunt
Earn 25 points for completing one of the library's indoor scavenger hunts. 

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Mitten Scavenger Hunt
Find the 10 mittens hiding around the Youth Services Department. After you've found all 10, mark your mission as complete and be entered into our weekly prize drawing!

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More Books
Complete 3 of the book related activities!

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More Books
Complete 3 of the book related activities!

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More Books
Complete 3 of the book related activities!

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More Books
Complete 3 of the book related activities!

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More Books
Complete 3 of the book related activities!

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Photo Scavenger Hunt
Take a picture of something that fits each of the activity requirements and upload it. 

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Photo Scavenger Hunt
Complete our Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt!

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Poster Contest
Pick up a poster template from the Youth Services. Completed posters can be turned in and will be displayed in the library this summer. Completed posters will also earn you 25 points.

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Poster Creator
Turn in a summer reading poster by July 31. Pick up poster templates at the Youth Services desk beginning June 1. Posters should be turned in by July 31. We'll display your poster in the Youth Services department for everyone to see!

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Poster Creator
Our Winter Reading Challenge theme is Light a Spark! Pick up a poster template at the Youth Services Desk and design a poster that speaks to that theme. Turn in your poster by February 28 and we'll display it in the Youth Services Department. Staff will vote on the posters and winning designs will win a prize.

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Poster Creator
Pick up a poster template from the Youth Services desk, decorate your poster at home, and return your poster by July 31.

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Read @Home
Complete any 5 of the activities in the Read @Home mission to earn 250 points!

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Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Step out of your comfort zone and Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Complete three of the activities below to complete the mission and earn 100 points!

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Read on the Wild Side
Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, about an animal you can find in the wild.

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Read Something Different
Read a book for any of the 3 activities listed. All reading counts towards challenge reading hours. 

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Read, Renew, Repeat
Complete the Read, Renew, Repeat Mission for extra points and inspiration! Complete 3 of the 5 activities to earn an extra 100 points in the Summer Reading Challenge. 

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Reading Bingo
Pick up a Reading Bingo sheet from the Youth Services desk and play while you read this summer!

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Reading Bingo
Get 5 in a row or 4 corners! Pick up a reading bingo sheet at one of the Youth Services desks. After you get "bingo", mark your mission as complete and be entered into our weekly prize drawing!

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Reading Bingo Board
Complete a Summer Reading Bingo Board and earn 25 points. Bingo Boards can be picked up from the Youth Services Department.

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Reading Challenge
Complete any 4 of the activities in the Reading Challenge Mission to earn 250 points!

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Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the 10 hiding mittens in the Youth Services Department? Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth Services desk and start looking!

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Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a scavenger hunt in the Youth Services Department and have fun searching. Completed scavenger hunts can be turned in and will be entered into a prize drawing.

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Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the 10 hiding mittens in the Youth Services Department? Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth Services desk and start looking!

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Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a scavenger hunt from the Youth Services Desk and see if you can find all of the hidden items!

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Scavenger Hunt
Can you find what's hiding in the Youth Services Department? Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Youth Services desk and start looking!

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StoryWalk
Walk around and read a book! Visit wheatonlibrary.org/storywalk for more information!

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StoryWalk: July
Complete the StoryWalk around downtown Wheaton and earn 20 points! Visit wheatonlibrary.org/storywalk for more information.

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StoryWalk: June
Complete the StoryWalk around downtown Wheaton and earn 20 points! Visit wheatonlibrary.org/storywalk for more information.

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Stretch Yourself
Complete 2 of the 5 activities to complete the Stretch Yourself Mission and earn 200 points!

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Summer Reading Mission
Complete the Summer Reading Mission for extra points! Complete 4 of the 6 activities to earn an extra 100 points in the Summer Reading Challenge. 

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Summer Reading Mission
Complete the Summer Reading Mission for extra points! Complete 4 of the 6 activities to earn an extra 100 points in the Summer Reading Challenge. 

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Teen Library Council Challenge
Read a book for any of the 3 activities listed. All reading counts towards challenge reading hours. 

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Volunteer
Take part in volunteer activities. Go to our Teen Volunteer page for more volunteer information. 

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Volunteer
Take part in volunteer activities. Go to our Teen Volunteer page for more volunteer information. 

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Volunteer
Take part in volunteer activities. Go to our Teen Volunteer page for more volunteer information. 

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Winter Reading Bingo
Get 5 in a row on our Winter Reading Bingo board!

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World Reader
Complete the reading and activities in the Summer Reading Passport and earn 20 points! Passport can be found in the Youth Services Department or online at wheatonlibrary.org/SRC. Completed passports can be brought to the library for a World Reader Brag Tag!

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World Reader
Complete the reading and activities in the Summer Reading Passport and earn 20 points! Passport can be found in the Youth Services Department or online at wheatonlibrary.org/SRC. Completed passports can be brought to the library for a World Reader Brag Tag!

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