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Posted on: June 14, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Summer Reading Challenge 2024

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As the school year ends, we encourage children, teens, and adults to keep their minds active and engaged. The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge, which runs from June 15 through July 31, has interactive elements for the entire family.

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