LEVEL UP at Your Library: Summer Reading 2025

Summer Reading 2025

May 15-August 15

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library can help you LEVEL UP your summer with this three-month-long reading challenge. Get points and win prizes by logging your reading. There are also fun activities, digital badges, and book bag giveaways for all ages! Join the challenge and read all summer long.

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Important Information About Reading Challenges

A BIG thank you!

Thank you to Raising Cane's of Fredericksburg for supporting Summer Reading for children and teens.

  • Achievement Prize
    • For all children and teens reaching 1,000 you'll receive a voucher that's good for a free Kids Combo at Raising Cane's of Fredericksburg.
  • For Children:
    • For all children participating in Summer Reading, you'll receive a voucher that's good for a free Kids' Meal at Habit Burger & Grill
    • For all children reaching 2,000 minutes, you'll receive a voucher that's good for a free Kids Combo at Raising Cane's of Fredericksburg AND a voucher that's good for a free Kid Favorites Meal at Habit Burger & Grill.
  • For Teens:
    • For all teens participating in Summer Reading, you'll receive a voucher that's good for a free Double Char Burger at Habit Burger & Grill.
    • For all teens reaching 2,000 minutes, you'll receive a voucher that's good for a free Kids Combo at Raising Cane's of Fredericksburg AND a voucher that's good for a free Charburger with Cheese at Habit Burger & Grill
    • Raising Cane's "swag" (sunglasses, sequin pouch, or drawstring bag)
      • Teens can choose one of these at 300 minutes or 1500 minutes. While supplies last.

Raffle prizes: Raising Cane's goodie basket of swag and coupons, valued at $50

4 Raising Cane raffle baskets will be given away!
Enter as many tickets as you want to win. What's inside the basket?
  • 1 Celebration Party Cooler
  • 1 Everyday Cane Plush Puppy
  • 1 Raising Cane's Logo Keychain
  • 1 Short-Sleeved Tee
  • 1 One Love Koozie
  • 2 Free Box Combo Cards
  • 1 Free Box Kids Combo Card
  • 3  Free Lemonade Cards
  • 2 Raising Cane's Logo Magnets
  • 1 Lip Sauce Lip Balm
  • 1 Paw Shaped Note Pad
  • 2 Click Pens

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Point Values

1 minute of reading = 1 point earned (children & teen programs only)

1 book read = 300 points (adult program only)

Activity Badges = 25 points for an easy question, 35 or 50 points for a hard question

Book, TV, or Movie Review: 50 points*

Completed Challenge: earn 2000 points

*Submit one review to earn these points

Every digital badge earned has a number of tickets attached to them. Once you earn them, you can spend them on whatever prizes you want. Remember, the more tickets you spend on a prize, the greater your chance of winning. 

Spend your tickets by August 31st!

Ticket Values

Registration Badge: 10 tickets

150 Points Badge: 10 tickets

300 Points Badge: 30 tickets

500 Points Badge:  50 tickets

1000 Points Badge: 75 tickets

1500 Points Badge: 100 tickets

2000 Points Badge: 200 tickets

2500+ Points Badge: 200 tickets

Activity Badges: 25 tickets

Review Badge: 5 tickets

Completed Challenge Badge: 50 tickets

PUZZLE-WORTHY ACTIVITY BADGES

Children's Program
Each activity badge completed earns you 25 points and 25 tickets!
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Music and Art Explorations
Play Time!
Puzzle Palooza
Grow a Reader at Your Library

Elementary (Grades K-5)

Wow S.T.E.M! in the Summer
Let's Play!
Puzzle Rama!
Level Up Through Reading

Teen Program
Adult Program
All Ages Badges

FANTASTIC PROGRAM PRIZES

Tote Bag (Adult Program Only)

Receive a Central Rappahannock Regional Library tote bag when you reach 2,000 points!

LEVEL UP Prizes (Children & Teen Program Only)

When you reach a reading milestone (150, 300, 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 minutes) you earn a LEVEL UP milestone "token" or "tag". Reach 1000 and 2000 minutes to win a book along with a token!

Children Program Book Bundles

Teen Program Book Bundles

Adult Program Book Bundles

SUMMER EVENTS

CHILDREN/TEENS

Special Grow a Reader Classes

GAR Summer Reading Kickoff: Level Up at Your Library!

Various Dates & Times
Various Branches
Celebrate Summer Reading 2025 with us! For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Stuffed Animal Sleep Over

Tea Blending

Oct 4th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make your own tea blend to take home. Sign up at librarypoint.org.

Lunch at the Library: Delicious and Nutritious Lunches for YouthDelicious and Nutritious Lunches for Youth

Through dual community partnerships, we’re able to bring free, nutritious lunches to children and teens at many of our branches during the summer.

Through dual community partnerships, we’re able to bring free, nutritious lunches to children and teens at many of our branches during the summer.

Discovery Tables, part of a series

Explore a rotating series of self-guided, discover-it-yourself activities for grades K-6.

Have Fun with our Kidspot Program

Various Dates & Times
Various Branches
DIY crafts, games, and activities for children in grades K-6.

ADULTS

Lunch & Learn: Hydroponics for Beginners

Aug 15th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Presented by Jim Daniels. Learn about the process of growing plants without traditional soil methods.

Lunch & Learn: HER House

Aug 22nd | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
HER House is a place where women in early recovery can learn sober living skills and establish positive patterns in a safe environment.

Lunch & Learn: Water Conservation District Conservation

Aug 29th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Learn about how Soil and Water Conservation Districts are assisting with conservation in our area.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Aug 9th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Swap with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. Puzzles must include all pieces.

13-Week Crochet-Along: Market Bag, part of a series

At Crochet-Alongs (CALs), participants work on the same project simultaneously, over time. Great for beginners, all are welcome.

Build-a-Plushie Demonstration: Making Adorable Crafts

Aug 14th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to make simple plush characters using IdeaSpace's embroidery machine. Grade 9-adult.

Civic Labs

Civic Lab: National Parks, part of a series

Stop by our table and discover all the history and natural beauty our National Parks have to offer & what we can do to preserve them.

Cinema Night, part of a series

Stop by and watch a full-length featured movie. For adults.

Horror Movie Club, part of a series

Meet with horror fans to discuss a different subgenre each month.

Horror Movie Club, part of a series

Meet with horror fans to discuss a different subgenre each month.

Self-Sufficiency Skills, part of a series

In this series, learn about practical skills for sustainable living and self-reliance.

Lunch & Learn: Hydroponics for Beginners

Aug 15th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Presented by Jim Daniels. Learn about the process of growing plants without traditional soil methods.

Plant Clinic in the S.E.R.V.E. Garden, part of a series

Join the Virginia Master Gardeners to learn about Porter Branch's garden for S.E.R.V.E., Stafford's food pantry.

THE MISSION: READ ALL SUMMER LONG

But... what should I read?🧩

Your guide: Reading Recommendations from Library Staff

We're here to help! We have a number of ways you can request a your next read:

Even if you're not asking the question "what should I read" check out what our staff recommends for readers of all ages below!

"Teachers Affect Eternity..."

Check out these unique suspense and mystery novels on the lives of teachers.

All About Dogs!

All sorts of info about dogs, including breeds, health info, happiness, and caretaking!

Homeschooling for Beginners

A selection of books, some inspirational and some practical, to help you begin your homeschool journey.

High Schools Gets Graphic

These manga and graphic novel selections embody the struggles of being a teen in high school. Start a series or just read a single story!

Grow a Reader: Beep, boop, beep! Robot Reads

Books filled with silly and adventurous robots!

Here Comes the Sun!

To celebrate basking in the summer glow, here are some picture books that feature our closest star!

Grow a Reader: Rain, rain, (don't) go away!

Rainy day inside? Try these picture and board books to share on stormy afternoons.

Adventure Begins at Your Library with These Picture Books!

From the ocean to the Moon to the wilderness in your backyard, set off on a summer reading adventure with these exciting picture books!

Robotics

Learn, play, or even build your own robot with these children and teen books.

Middle Grade Summer Reads

Share a summer with the characters in these books as they save the world from aliens, survive a creepy waterpark, make new friends, & more.

A-Camping We Will Go!

Elementary and Middle School titles featuring wild adventures at camp.

Read About the Great Outdoors

Check out one or more of these fun stories that feature our natural world and then get outside and enjoy the great outdoors!

Robotics

Learn, play, or even build your own robot with these children and teen books.

Terrific Teen Tech Tales

Titles involving low to high tech adventures of the virtual kind.

Athletic Adventures

Young adult fiction titles featuring high-paced sports stories.

Going Places

From road trips to train rides, these young adult books take you places.

Cookbooks for the Summer

From satisfying frozen cocktails, to hot and spicy BBQ, check out one of these cookbooks to heat up your summer cuisine.

Armchair Adventures

Looking to experience fantastic journeys and daring trips without leaving the comfort of home? These titles can help you do just that!

Exotic Escapes

Let these beach reads take you to exotic escapes of all kinds.

Cool Fiction for a Hot Summer

It's hot out there, so check out one of these cool fiction titles to read.
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