Our Summer Challenge encourages people of all ages to keep reading and learning all summer long with free activities, programs, and fun!
Summer Challenge 2025: Color Our World
- Register now for the 2025 Summer Challenge (powered by Beanstack)!
- Earn badges in "Color Our World: Kids (Summer 2025)" or "Teen & Adult Summer Challenge BINGO" at fletcherfree.beanstack.org June 15 - August 16.
- Reading logs, BINGO sheets for kids & adults & teens, t-shirts for kids & teens, and other materials available beginning June 21!
- Turn in your completed reading log or BINGO sheet by August 16 for prizes!
How does it work?
- Challenge yourself to complete your "Color Our World" reading log by reading, writing, and completing fun activities. Submit badges through the Beanstack app, at fletcherfree.beanstack.org, or by completing the reading log.
- Visit the Main Library or the New North End Branch for outdoor and indoor events.
- Explore reading material at the Main Library, the New North End Branch or online!
- Enjoy programs inside the library and in other community spaces.
- Meet with with Library staff for activities and t-shirts (while they last) at Burlington schools, Burlington parks and meal sites and community centers!
- Have fun!
Free Programs & Events
View summer programs & events on our calendar or download our complete brochure.
- Need a reminder? Sign up for our special weekly SUMMER email newsletter with events for kids & families!
- See past newsletter issues here!
Outreach / Parks Schedule
- View our 2025 Youth Summer Outreach visits on our Library Programs & Events calendar (filter Category to Youth Summer Outreach)
Required summer reading for Burlington middle/high school students:
- Edmunds incoming 6th graders:
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Incoming 6th graders will read a 2025-2026 Golden Dome nominated book of their choosing, which will be delivered by their teachers over the summer.
- Edmunds rising 7th & 8th graders:
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Rising 7/8th grade students are asked to read any book. Looking for book suggestions? 2025-2026 Golden Dome and 2025-2026 Green Mountain Book Award nominees are a great place to start.
- Hunt incoming 6th graders:
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Students are required to read two books this summer; one should be a 2025-2026 Golden Dome nominee, selected by the student and purchased by the school.
- Hunt rising 7th & 8th graders:
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Students are required to read two books this summer; one should be a 2025-2026 Golden Dome or 2025-2026 Green Mountain Book Award nominee, selected by the student and purchased by the school.
- Burlington High School:
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No official requirements, but students are highly encouraged to continue reading. Some AP classes have required reading and students should check with their teachers about their specific requirements. Looking for book suggestions? 2025-2026 Golden Dome and 2025-2026 Green Mountain Book Award nominees are a great place to start.
Still have questions?
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