June 22 – August 17
To participate:
Register online on our website or fill out a print registration form at the library. Read a book that fulfills a challenge from our list and submit your completed review using our form online or a print form at the library. There are 10 different reading challenges and there will be a prize drawing every two weeks.
Rules are simple:
- You must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid CT public library card.
- Challenges may be completed only once and each book can only be used for one challenge.
- To qualify for the grand prize drawing you must complete at least 4 different challenges. The more challenges completed, the greater the chances of winning the grand prize.
For any questions please contact Vicky at CoffinV@MansfieldCT.org
Reading Challenges:
- Read a book you have been meaning to read for a long time
- Read a book with the word “Summer” or “Beach” in the title
- Read a book recommended by a celebrity
- Read a Mystery (fiction or true crime)
- Read a book that has three or fewer words in the title
- Read a book with a television or movie adaptation
- Read a book with a picture of water or trees on the front cover
- Read a book or short story that is less than 200 pages
- Browse the library shelves and read a book by an author you are unfamiliar with
- Read a book in a different format than you normally read (downloadable ebook or audiobook, large print, graphic novel, etc.)
Click here to fill out a challenge entry form online. Challenge entry forms are also available at the library.
Prizes every two weeks:
Prizes were purchased with funds from the Friends of Mansfield Library and community organizations.
- June 23 - July 6: $25 gift certificate to Farmer's Cow Calfé
- July 7 - July 20: $25 gift certificate to Kohls
- July 21 - August 3: $25 gift certificate to Dog Lane Café
- August 4 - August 17: $25 gift certificate to Fenton River Grill
- End of Summer Final Prize: $50 gift certificate to The Hoot
Summer Programs for Adults