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Books and Beads- A Summer Reading Challenge
2026-07-06 00:00:00 2026-07-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Books and Beads- A Summer Reading Challenge Track your reading all summer long and create a one-of a kind reading bracelet or necklace! Every time you finish a book, you’ll earn a bead. Watch your bracelet grow throughout out the summer! Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Monday, July 06
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 00:00:00 2026-07-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Books and Beads- A Summer Reading Challenge Track your reading all summer long and create a one-of a kind reading bracelet or necklace! Every time you finish a book, you’ll earn a bead. Watch your bracelet grow throughout out the summer! Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Track your reading all summer long and create a one-of a kind reading bracelet or necklace! Every time you finish a book, you’ll earn a bead. Watch your bracelet grow throughout out the summer!

How it works:

1. Sign up and receive your starter bracelet or necklace
2. Read books throughout the summer
3. Earn 1 bead for every book you read 

No registration required. Drop in anytime From July 6th to August 27th to collect beads and celebrate your reading progress!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Preschool | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
lakbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x450
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Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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