Free Library of Philadelphia Plans Activities, Programs for ‘Summer of Wonder,’ June 9-Aug. 8

The Free Library of Philadelphia invites Philadelphia-area residents of all ages to explore a "Summer of Wonder" from Monday, June 9, through Friday, Aug. 8.

During the summer, the library invites kids to track their reading, activities, and library programs with a take-home Summer of Wonder Activity Map, which is available on the library's website in 13 languages. 

Using the map, kids can enjoy fun activities, a sketch-your-own comic panel, an anagram puzzle, and a fold-out map of Philadelphia to help them and their parents explore the city and mark their discoveries with specially designed Philly Stickers. Participants can earn prizes for their progress, including books, lanyards, and museum passes.

Teens can sign up for the Teen Raffle (also available in 13 languages) and receive a Free Library journal while supplies last. Participants can complete a raffle sheet up to three times to have a shot at winning a prize at the end of the summer. Adults can engage in the fun by entering a raffle that is available at participating Free Library locations and by joining the online reading challenge.

The library also invites visitors of all ages to participate in the online challenge. This offering is for those who can't regularly visit a library location. It allows online users to earn digital badges by logging their reading, completing activities, and writing book reviews. Through Beanstack, participants can access the challenge and its activities through the website or mobile app available for iOS and Android devices.

Read the Free Library of Philadelphia's "Summer of Wonder" blog post to find a schedule of upcoming children's author visits and programming for the summer months.