June 1 to August 15, 2023

Get an Adventure Guide for activities, reading, and more to receive a book gift and prize drawing entries.

All ages and abilities are welcome to participate!

How to Participate

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Summer Adventure Highlights

Wild Rainforest (Outdoor Animal Program)

Jun 6th | 10:30am - 11:30am

Union City
Reptiles with the Vivarium

Jun 7th | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Newark
Sun Print/Cyanotype Workshop

Jun 7th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm

San Lorenzo
Crafts on the Patio

Jun 7th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Albany
Manga Mania

Jun 8th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Dublin

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Summer Blogs & News 2023

Explore all the news and topical blogs during Summer Adventure 2023.

Summer Adventure 2023 Reading Inspiration

Library staff have curated wonderful reading suggestions for your magical journey this summer for all ages!

Submission Showcase

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Tell us about the activity or reading you did for Summer Adventure. You will receive a drawing prize entry for your submission. Attach your creation if you would like to be included in the Submission Showcase.

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If you win a prize, where would you like to pick it up?

Is this your first Summer Adventure submission?

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Remember to pick up a book gift after your first submission!

What inspired your submission?*

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Describe the activity you created for Summer Adventure.

Share What You Did or Read.*

Use this space to share about your reading or activity, using words, art, or any form of expression you’d like.

Optional Tracker

Did you track your goals, such as how many times you “read for ten minutes” or “spend time outside”? If so, describe what you did.

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Reading Inspirations

Summer Adventure 2023 Reading Inspiration

Library staff have curated wonderful reading suggestions for your magical journey this summer for all ages!

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Magical Graphic Novels - Summer Adventure 2023

A list created with a flick of a wand, these graphic novel recommendations are for adults who traffic in magic!

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Staff List

Adult Books Set in Magical Lands - Summer Adventure 2023

Dive into these books to explore a faraway place where magic abounds.

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Books with Maps for Grown-ups - Summer Adventure 2023

From the floorplans of a locked room mystery to the sweeping lands of Middle Earth, each of these books includes a map!

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How to Participate

Summer Adventure Highlights

Wild Rainforest (Outdoor Animal Program)

Reptiles with the Vivarium

Sun Print/Cyanotype Workshop

Crafts on the Patio

Manga Mania

Summer Blogs & News 2023

Summer Adventure 2023 Reading Inspiration

Submission Showcase

Prize Entry Submission Form

Remember to pick up a book gift after your first submission!

Download a Summer Adventure Guide

Reading Inspirations

Summer Adventure 2023 Reading Inspiration

Magical Graphic Novels - Summer Adventure 2023

Adult Books Set in Magical Lands - Summer Adventure 2023

Books with Maps for Grown-ups - Summer Adventure 2023

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