Missions
Our librarians have put together several activities, for a variety of challenges and levels. Complete an activity and you might unlock a more advanced one, and bragging rights, cool badges and maybe even a prize!

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1 Pts
Attend a Teen Program Mission

Earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card for each Teen program you attend this summer at Saratoga Springs Public Library. There is no limit to the number of programs you can attend. The more programs you attend, the more chances you have to win!


Two $25 Amazon gift cards will be raffled and two winners will be chosen on August 30th. 



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4 Pts
Fear the Library 2024

FEAR THE LIBRARY 2024

Between October 1st and October 31st, complete 4 activities, which can be any combination of:

  • Reading horror books/short stories
  • Attending any of the Fear the Library events 


What are the prizes?

If you can complete 4 Fear the Library activities (any combination of: reading horror books/short stories and/or attending spooky themed library programs), teens and adults get a special horror t-shirt or keychains/swag, and children who complete the challenge will receive a plushie of their choosing! All while supplies last.  



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50 Pts
Fear the Library Activities
Fear the Library

Fear the Library is a horror themed reading program for kids, teens, and adults. Read three scary books and/or short stories and attend two library programs between September 15th and October 31st and receive a prize!

Log the activities you complete to receive badges for each program you attend and book/short story you read during our challenge!

What are the prizes?

If you can complete 3 books and/or short stories and attend 2 spooky themed library programs, teens and adults get a special horror t-shirt and children who complete the challenge will receive a plushie of their choosing! All while supplies last. 



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Good Vibes Only Mission

Earn an extra prize when you complete this summer reading mission!

You must complete 3 of the 4 activities to earn a bonus prize to choose something from the children's treasure chest. Can be completed twice!



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Kindness Counts

Do something nice and show kindness to others! These activities are great ways to show your generosity.



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Library Expert
Adventure Begins at Your Library!  Complete 7 mission activities to earn an additional Treasure Chest prize.

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5 Pts
Parents and Caregivers TOP SECRET

Welcome! You have found the library's top-secret parents and caregiver mission. 

Although we hope you and your children are having a wonderful summer it's important to get some self-care too!

Complete this mission and get a TOP SECRET high five from a librarian (or a sticker).



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5 Pts
Parents and Caregivers Mission

Parents and caregivers are an essential part of a child's early reading journey. Please complete 5 activities to finish this mission. The mission must be completed to finish the program.

Every Child Ready to Read says that children should practice talking, reading, singing, writing and playing every day. This mission will help you incorporate those activities into your daily routine.



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1 Pts
Saratoga Book Festival 2024
To receive this badge, and a bonus prize, simply attend a panel at the 2024 Saratoga Book Festival featuring a horror/suspense/thriller author. Tell us who you saw and come to the Information Desk at the library for your bonus!

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1 Pts
Haunted Saratoga Tour
To receive this badge, and a bonus prize, attend one of the Haunted Saratoga Tours taking place on October 16th. The 2pm tour is for adults, and the 4pm tour is less spooky, geared more toward kids/teens/families. To register, click HERE. After your tour, simply let us know which tour you took, and what you thought. Kids can get their bonus prize at the Children's Room desk. Everyone else can pick up their bonus prize at the Information Desk. 

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1 Pts
Owl Prowl
To receive this badge, and a bonus prize, attend one of the Owl Prowl programs for kids on 10/24 or 10/25. 

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1 Pts
All-Poe Evening


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