St. Charles City-County Library

Missouri Bicentennial Challenge - Aug 1 - Oct 31

Enjoy the rich history of Missouri and explore St. Charles County in celebration of Missouri's Bicentennial. Read books by Missouri authors and books set in Missouri, and learn fun facts about Missouri's culture! Everyone who completes this challenge will be entered into a gift card drawing.

Summer Challenge 2021 - June 1 - August 8

Complete activity badges to earn prizes from our sponsors, and a chance to win a Grand Prize! Once you have completed the Summer Challenge you will receive an email with directions on how to pick up your prizes.

After completing the Challenge, continue with bonus reading badges to earn additional Grand Prize Drawing entries. Complete all bonus reading to earn a Super Reader yard sign!

Learn more about Summer Challenge, enter the bookmark and photography contests, check out prizes for each age group, and find reading recommendations on our website: www.mylibrary.org/summerchallenge

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Missouri Secretary of State.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten - Ongoing

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read 1,000 books with your little learner before kindergarten. It’s a fun way to help Grow Your Reader with a practice that is proven to build early literacy - exposing your child to lots of books! Log reading and earn badges all along the way. Participate and keep track of your reading online! Find out more about this program.