Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

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Level Up at Your Library (Birth - Grade 4)

June 2 - July 31

Sign up in person at the Youth Services desk to pick up your registration packet. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. Level Up at Your Library summer reading program is based around puzzles and games. Register and participate in this fun reading challenge to win prizes. Prize distribution will begin Monday, June 16 and end on Thursday, July 31.

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Level Up at Your Library (Adults & Teen/Tween)

June 2 - July 31

Puzzling over what to do and where to go this summer? The Library has  got you covered with puzzle-solving book suggestions and game-centric programs. Sign up for summer reading to receive a maze pen and a free cookie from Kirschbaum's starting June 2nd. Read four books this summer and you can earn a Thomas Ford branded mug or travel tumbler. Every book you read will also count toward our end of summer raffle.

Summer Reading Events

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Candyland Adventure

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an after-hours, family-friendly game of Candyland to kick off 2025's theme of Level Up at Your Library. Play a life-size version of the classic game around the building, earning candy as you go.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puzzle Competition

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather your team and compete for the title of fastest puzzlers! Teams of 2-4 will be completing the same 500 piece puzzle. Open to families, adults, and teens/tweens. Pizza will be served.

When registering, please include your team name.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Minecraft Torch Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Pokeball Pillow Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Oz: A Magical Murder Mystery

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play one of eight beloved characters from the magical land of Oz as they embark on a heroic quest to solve the Wizard of Oz's murder and stop a growing evil within the kingdom. Character booklets will be available starting July 9.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.