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Have a roaring good time at Waterford Public Library this<\/span> <\/span>summer! Join us for our 2026 Summer Reading<\/span> <\/span>Challenge, <\/span>Unearth a Story<\/span>! All ages are welcome to participate. <\/span>Registration begins<\/span> <\/span>Friday, June 5.<\/span><\/strong><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Kids Ages 0-11″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_letter_spacing=”3px” custom_margin=”18px|16px|15px|16px|false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|12px|12px|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kids will ask their grownup to mark off six items on the weekly reading record throughout the week. Bring the completed reading record to the library each week for a small prize, a grand prize drawing slip, and the next week\u2019s reading record.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Teens Ages 12-17″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_letter_spacing=”3px” custom_margin=”18px|16px|15px|16px|false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|12px|12px|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Teens will complete activities on a weekly Bingo sheet. Turn<\/span> <\/span>in your sheet each week for a small prize, a grand prize drawing slip, and the next week\u2019s Bingo sheet.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Teens entering eighth grade through twelfth grade are eligible to volunteer at the library. A sign-up sheet is available at the Children\u2019s Information Desk. Teen volunteers will receive a grand prize drawing slip for<\/span> <\/span>each hour they volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Adults Ages 18+” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_letter_spacing=”3px” custom_margin=”18px|16px|15px|16px|false|false” custom_padding=”10px|10px|12px|12px|false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Adults will complete activities listed on the Adult Summer Reading Challenge sheet. Ask for one at the registration table or Information Desk. Complete activities for each \u201clayer\u201d of the challenge to earn a prize and a grand prize drawing slip!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterford.lib.wi.us\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/grand-prize-drawings-scaled.png” alt=”grand prize drawings with dinosaur foot” title_text=”grand prize drawings” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All reading records, Bingo sheets, and adult challenge sheets must by turned in by July 18 in order to enter the Grand Prize Drawings. Winners will be drawn the week of July 20 and notified by phone. Good luck and happy reading!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.waterford.lib.wi.us\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Check-out-our-SRP-Programs-scaled.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”dino for summer programs Have a roaring good time at Waterford Public Library this summer! Join us for our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth a Story! All ages are welcome to participate. Registration begins Friday, June 5. Kids will ask their grownup to mark off six items on the weekly reading record throughout the week. 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