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2026 Summer Reading Challenge

​Adult & Children

​June 1st - August 5th

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Join the Summer Reading Challenge!
The Summer Reading Program is all about fun and learning. Enjoy a variety of programs for all ages and be more motivated to read each day.

Sign up at the Library to get your activity game board. Complete reading challenges and earn chances to win prizes in our raffle drawings.  Complete the entire challenge to be eligible for our Grand Prize Drawing!

HOW TO PLAY
(Come by the Library to Register & Pick up Your Game Board.  Click on the images below to printout a replacement copy)

Preschool

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Baby - Preschool
What Kids & Parents Do:
  • Check off game board activities as you complete them
  • After completing a row, bring game board in to be stamped
  • Kids get one prize from the treasure box for each row they complete
  • Each row completed = one entry for raffle drawings
  • Rows can be completed in any order
  • Reading can be substituted for any game board activity
  • Completing the entire challenge gets you a final prize and entry into the Grand Prize drawing 
  • Prizes will be given through Aug 12th

Elementary

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Kindergarten – 5th grade
What Kids Do:
  • Check off game board activities as you complete them
  • After completing a row, bring game board in to be stamped
  • Kids get one prize from the treasure box for each row they complete
  • Each row completed = one entry for raffle drawings
  • Rows can be completed in any order
  • Reading can be substituted for any game board activity
  • Completing the entire challenge gets you a final prize and entry into the Grand Prize drawing 
  • Prizes will be given through Aug 12th

Young Adult & Adult

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Young Adult & Adult
What To Do:
  • A BINGO is completing 5 activities in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal)
  • Show a librarian your BINGO and fill out a ticket for the raffle drawings
  • Each book counts for a single square. You can't use the same book to cross off multiple squares
  • Those who complete multiple BINGOS will receive one raffle entry per completed BINGO.

PRIZES
RAFFLE PRIZES

Preschool & Elementary:  Two random drawings throughout the summer. Two winners per drawing. ($10 Amazon gift cards).
Young Adult & Adult:  Two random drawings throughout the summer. One winner per drawing. ($20 Amazon gift cards).
GRAND PRIZES
Baby & Preschool
Baby: Teddy Bear/ Preschool: Paw Patrol
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Elementary
LEGO Kits
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Teen/Adult Prize
​$50 Amazon Gift Card
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Location

        Gilpin County Public Library
        15131 Hwy 119
        Black Hawk, CO 80422
        
Phone: 303-582-5777
        Email: [email protected]

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  • MY ACCOUNT
    • My Account / Renew Items
    • Update My Information
    • LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION
  • Catalog
    • Full Catalog
  • DIGITAL LIBRARY
    • Kanopy (Movies)
    • Overdrive (eBooks & eAudio)
    • cloudLibrary (eBooks & eAudio)
    • LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION
  • EVENTS
    • Summer Reading Program
    • Cultural Pass
    • MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CIRCLE
  • SERVICES
    • Our Services
    • Meeting & Study Room Reservations
    • Homebound Delivery
  • ABOUT
    • Mission Statement
    • Library Policies
    • Holiday Schedule
    • Gilpin County Board of Trustees >
      • Meeting Dates
      • Agendas
      • Board Minutes