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Posted on: June 22, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Adult Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 22 – August 17

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

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

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