Summer Library Program Quick Links
Activity Packs
KIDS
0-5 Kids Activity Pack
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Looking for something fun to read this summer?
6-11 Kids Activity Pack
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Looking for something fun to read this summer?
TEENS
Teen Activity Pack
Level Up Your Reading -Check It Out!
- Read eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your phone or tablet with the Libby app.
Mini Quest Bingo
- Watch an interview with a living writer
- Read a WA state award winner
- Ask your librarian about Comics Plus.
- Plan or attend a board/card game event.
- Ask your librarian about Creativebug.
- Find suggestions for each mini quest at ncwlibraries.org or use the book recommendation database Novelist.
Your Hero’s Journey -Grab Your Tools!
- Not sure what you’ll need to know? Check out Peterson’s Test and Career Prep and LinkedIn Learning to find out more about careers and the skills you’ll need to be awesome.
Snacks for Your Journey -Side Quest!
- Take your granola on an adventure! Check out a Discover Pass from the library and explore a nearby State Park.
- Looking for local ingredients? Try your local farmer’s market, fruit stand, or farm. Go to eatlocalfirst.org to find what is available in your area.
Get in the Game -Code Your Own Game!
- Interested in creating your own video game? Learn how to code games, animation, apps, and much more from these free resources: code.org and scratch.mit.edu
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ADULTS
Read
- Looking for recommendations for our book prompts? Check out our curated reading list
- Looking for a recommendation? Ask your local librarian or see recommendations from the Adult Readers’ Advisory Committee.
- This summer’s theme is level up, find a book about games.
- Love local? Find an author from Eastern Washington
- Find a newspaper or e-magazine here: e-magazines or e-newspapers
Act
- Browse our online resources! – Feeling crafty? Check out creativebug! Stream movies and documentaries on Kanopy. Learn a new skill with LinkedIn Learning and so much more!
- Learn about local history through stories from the community!
- Learn a new language with Mango!
- Visit a museum or historical society.
Discover
- Use the self-check out
- We have 30 library locations + a book mobile – visit another library this summer Find your Library » NCW Libraries
- Participate in a library program. Check out our calendar to see all the fun programs scheduled in our branches and online!
- Follow the library on social media to stay connected – Facebook + Instagram
- Play a game – at home or your local library.
Share Your Thoughts
- We want your feedback! Submit your survey here!

