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Adventure, prizes await in Grand Rapids Public Library Summer Reading Challenge

Worried about the Summer Slide? Try this all-ages contest to fire kids up for reading
Adventure, prizes await in Grand Rapids Public Library Summer Reading Challenge
GRPL Summer Reading Challenge 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Public Library is ready to help you keep your kid reading this summer!

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, they're hosting a Summer Reading Challenge, showing kids of all ages the adventures and knowledge they can have just by opening a book.

Sign up at any GRPL location starting May 29 and pick up your Summer Reading Challenge Passport to keep track of your progress.

Complete 6 activities in the Passport to get a mini prize—finish 12 and you can turn your passport in for a grand prize!

Grand Prizes
Kids 5 and under will get a book to add to their personal libraries
Ages 6-17 can choose a gift certificate to either Vault of Midnight or Bricks & Minifigs, or a LEGO minifigure from Bricks & Minifigs
Ages 18+ can choose from gift cards to local businesses

Head to the library, pick up a few books, and start your adventure today!