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Prizes and Bonus Challenges

Summer 2023 Community Prize: Read for Educational Theatre Company

Educational Theatre Company
For every person who completes the 2023 Summer Reading program, the Friends of the Arlington Public Library will donate $1 to Educational Theatre Company, whose mission is to reach underserved communities through high quality theater education.

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Read for 30 Days to Complete Summer Reading

Completion prizes for all ages:

  • Earn a free book OR a coupon for one free book from any Friends of the Library bookstore!
  • Earn a voucher for two free tickets to select Washington Nationals games.
  • Read for a Cause: For every person who completes Summer Reading 2023, the Friends of Arlington Library will donate $1 to Educational Theatre Company.

Complete 3 Bonus Challenges to Become a Super Reader!

Not ready to be done with Summer Reading once you’ve completed the Challenge?

Dive into these Bonus Challenges and complete three to become a Super Reader! Pick up your prize in person at any Library location.

Super Reader Prizes for All Ages

  • Your choice of a Squishmallow keychain or a free ticket to the Long Bridge Aquatic Center!
  • Be automatically entered into a drawing to be County Manager for the day!

Bonus Challenges are listed in the app and in the Summer Reading brochure; check off any that you complete:

  • Attend a Library program.
  • Bring a friend to the Library.
  • Tell a librarian about an interesting book you’ve read.
  • Read a book from one of the Library’s book lists.
  • Download and read an eBook, eAudiobook or eMagazine.
  • Write a letter to a family member, friend or neighbor to share your thoughts.
  • Write a letter to an author or organization to share your opinions.
  • Read for 10 more days.

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading: Find Your Voice is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Arlington Public Library and the Washington Nationals and is hosted in partnership with Educational Theatre Company and Arlington County Department of Cultural Affairs.

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