Missions


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A Colorful Hunt

“I never met a color I didn’t like.” – Dale Chihuly
Color is everywhere! Can you guess the color for each of these riddles?

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All Together Now Photo Challenge
Do you have a neighbor who has helped you?  Do you know of a business owner who supports your community? Do you know of a special friend, or a group who illustrates or embodies the ideals of unity, diversity, kindness, or friendship?  We want to see your photos showing these admirable folks and groups.  The All Together Now Photo challenge is a program where adults and families can work 

Images are your choice and can be found anywhere in New England but they have to be photos you take, or have taken for you.  Each image is worth 10 points towards a weekly prize. There will be a different sub-theme every two weeks.

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Artist Identification
In this mission, it is your task to identify the artist (painter, sculptor, architect, or photographer) whose work is shown in the image. Each answer is worth 10 points for a maximum of 250 points.

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Attend Teen 2024 Summer Programs Mission
Join us for a variety of fun teen events during our Teen 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library summer reading program.

  • Attend weekly programs to earn special teen weekly badge pins featuring exclusive artwork!
  • You are encouraged to attend any or all teen programs each week. However, only one digital badge and one pin will be awarded for each week.
  • Earn 4 weekly program badges to earn an additional 100 points toward your summer reading prize levels!


After attending a teen event, don't forget to complete the activity here on READSquared to earn your badge and pin.  

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Community Art Scavenger Hunt

The theme for this year’s summer reading program is Color Our World, so what a great time to explore your world and find pieces of public art! For this mission, we want you to explore the various pieces of art around our community – murals, sculptures, etc.! No museum required.

Take a picture of the artwork and submit it for 10 points each, up to 25 unique art pieces/250 points. We will compile submitted photos for a community collage!  


Q&A

Q. Do I have to go to a museum for this?

A. No! While you are more than welcome to visit a museum, this mission is focused on freely available art! Take a walk around town and see if you can find Cat Alley, the Mill Girl statue, or various other works. Please do not submit photos from within museum galleries.


Q. Does this have to be Manchester only?

A. We do encourage you to explore town and find local art, but if you are on vacation and stumble upon a sculpture park or other art, feel free to take pictures and enjoy the experience!


Q. What if I don’t want my photo used in the collage?

A. Simply show your photo to a staff member to receive credit for the image.  

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Community Connections
A list of activities to help you engage with your community in new and meaningful ways.

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Eat Around the World!

Go on a culinary adventure  around the world with the Manchester City Library! From June 17 through August 10, broaden your cooking skills and  earn points toward the Adult Summer Reading Program by cooking cuisine from around the world. Learn something new by making a dish from each of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, South and Central America, Middle East, and North America. 

To earn points toward the SRP, either upload a picture of your creation to Read Squared, or show the picture to the librarian at the information desk. Including the recipe is optional but encouraged! 

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100 Pts
Modern Wonders
There are seven modern wonders of the world. Do you know where they are? Enter the name of the country for each of the seven modern wonders.

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My Adventure!

This year’s theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library.  The Manchester City Library wants you to take part in a mission.  Did you go on a fantastic vacation or have a fun adventure?  We would love for you to share your adventure with us and you can win points towards a prize!

Be part of our library display!  Look for the My Adventure instructions and worksheet in your summer reading program packet, or download the worksheet.  We will display your submission sheets on our travel map.  While you’re here, check out fellow patron adventure submissions, and check out a travel guide for your next adventure.

The program runs from June 17 – August 10. Submissions will be on display for the month of July. For any questions, call the Information Desk at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email Amy at ahanmer@manchesternh.gov

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50 Pts
NASA: 60 Years and Counting
On October 1st, 2019, NASA will be celebrating its 60th birthday! For over six decades, NASA has brought the world an amazing number of bold missions in science, aviation, and human exploration. Watch these 8 videos to learn more about NASA and their accomplishments over these past six decades!

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Read The Rainbow

Color your world by reading books with colors in the title! Check out one book for each of the six colors of the rainbow to earn points toward the SRP. Variations of colors are acceptable, ex. Orange = Tangerine.

Either upload a picture of the book here or show the book to a librarian at the Information desk to receive points. Each books is worth 20 points for a total of 120 points!

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Reading Around

Books can take you around the world and back, even if you're only in your backyard! Show us all the fun and exciting places you read by marking each place you read.

Complete all twelve Reading Around locations and earn an additional 100 points and the Reading Around badge!

Get out and read!

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ROY G BIV Poem Stack
Artists know that ROY G BIV stands for the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. Search your book shelves, a friends, family members, or the library's book shelves to find a book in each color of the rainbow. Then stack the books in ROY G BIV order to see what book spine poem is formed. Share what each book spine says and your poem below! For extra fun, take a picture of your ROY G BIV poem stack!

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Taste the Rainbow
Color is all around us, including the food we eat! While there are many foods similar in color, you will be surprised how many different colors food is. Can you think of a food for each of the below colors? Type the name of at least 1 food for each color listed below.

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