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Summer reading with the Boston Public Library

There’s something for everyone this summer at your local library branch with bingo card challenges, a Pride-themed booklist, and a seed program.

Two rainbow flags flying outside of the Boston Public Library during Pride Month.

Plus, don’t miss the Concert in the Courtyard series at the Central Library location.

Photo by BOStoday team

There’s a lot to check out at the Boston Public Library this summer, and we’re not just talking about the books.

📚 Pick up a bingo card for the Adult Summer Reading Challenge. The card includes 24 prompts to complete by Thursday, Aug. 31 for the chance to win a $50 gift card to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice. Kids can complete their own bingo card or read their way to Fenway with an essay contest — the winner gets two tickets to a Red Sox game.

🌈 Refresh your summer reading list with a title or two from the library’s 2023 We Are Pride booklist, featuring 75 recommended reads.

🌱 The Resilient Gardening Seed Library is open for the season. Library card holders can pick up a selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at participating branches to grow their own gardens.

Curious what else your library card can provide? Browse the other resources available at the Boston Public Library.

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