Missions
Our librarians have put together several activities, for a variety of challenges and levels. Complete an activity and you might unlock a more advanced one, and bragging rights, cool badges and maybe even a prize!

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100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.



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100 Pts

Attend a library program

Attend a library program

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50 Pts

Attend GPL Teen Events

Attend at least 1 Virtual Teen event at Greenburgh Public Library. Earn 50 points for each event you attend.

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100 Pts

Attend GPL's Steampunk Jewelry Program

Attend GPL's Steampunk Jewelry Program - Click here to register

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100 Pts

Attend GPL's Teen Art Club

Attend GPL's Teen Art Club - Click here to register for Session 1 

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50 Pts

Audiobook

Listen to an audiobook. Click here to check out the library's free audiobook apps.  

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50 Pts

Covid - 19 Memory Project

Library staff members  have put together the Greenburgh Public Library Covid-19 Memory Project. We are putting out a personal call to everyone in the community to share their stories so that future generations will know what happened in 2020.  

Staff members want to hear from residents of all ages of the Greenburgh community how daily life has been impacted and transformed by this global pandemic.

Please share in writing, drawing, photos, or videos describing your experiences about what has happened to you this year.  This is our moment as a community to remember how we all endured this virus and how we persevered. 

*Please note, by submitting your memory you give the library permission to post your memory on the Greenburgh Library Website and social media accounts. * 

Greenburgh Public Library Covid-19 Memory Project



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60 Pts

Covid - 19 Memory Project

Library staff members  have put together the Greenburgh Public Library Covid-19 Memory Project. We are putting out a personal call to everyone in the community to share their stories so that future generations will know what happened in 2020.  

Staff members want to hear from residents of all ages of the Greenburgh community how daily life has been impacted and transformed by this global pandemic.

Please share in writing, drawing, photos, or videos describing your experiences about what has happened to you this year.  This is our moment as a community to remember how we all endured this virus and how we persevered. 

*Please note, by submitting your memory you give the library permission to post your memory on the Greenburgh Library Website and social media accounts. * 

Greenburgh Public Library Covid-19 Memory Project




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50 Pts

COVID 19 Memory Project

Library staff members  have put together the Greenburgh Public Library Covid-19 Memory Project. We are putting out a personal call to everyone in the community to share their stories so that future generations will know what happened in 2020.  

Staff members want to hear from residents of all ages of the Greenburgh community how daily life has been impacted and transformed by this global pandemic.

Please share in writing, drawing, photos, or videos describing your experiences about what has happened to you this year.  This is our moment as a community to remember how we all endured this virus and how we persevered. 

*Please note, by submitting your memory you give the library permission to post your memory on the Greenburgh Library Website and social media accounts. * 

Greenburgh Public Library Covid-19 Memory Project



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Get in the Groove

Whether they are following along in a book or singing a song, these fun activities will get your little ones up and moving. So get up and groove! 



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50 Pts

Graphic Novel

Read a graphic novel. Click here to check out the library's free comic & graphic novel apps!

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Kids Alphabet Walk - Extra Fun!

Go for a walk and look for letters of the alphabet all around you! For example, two branches on the ground might form the letter T. The goal is to find the letters without having to move items around to create the letter. Take a picture of each letter and upload below.



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100 Pts

Listen to a podcast or audiobook or read for 60 minutes

Listen to a podcast or audiobook or read for 60 minutes

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Match the Tail

Do you love animals? Guess what animal each tail belongs to! 

*Need a hint? Try one of these! Alligator, beaver, chameleon, elephant, giraffe, lemur, pig, tiger, whale, zebra.


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Music Journalist

A music journalist reviews albums and concerts, reports on music news, and interviews musicians. They can work online, through print news resources, or broadcast on television, radio, or podcasts. Try your hand at being a music journalist and answer these questions about an album or artist!



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Pre-K Share Your Story

Little ones have active imaginations! Have your child tell you a story and fill in the questions below based on the story they told you.

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100 Pts

Read a biography or read for 60 minutes

Read a biography or read for 60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read a book that became a movie or a miniseries or read for 60 minutes

Read a book that became a movie or a miniseries or read for 60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read a book that makes you laugh or read for 60 minutes

Read a book that makes you laugh or read for 60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read a graphic novel or read for 60 minutes

Read a graphic novel or read for 60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read a magazine or a newspaper (digital or physical) or read for 60 minutes

Read a magazine or newspaper (digital or physical) or read for 60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read a non-fiction book or read for 60 minutes

Read a non-fiction book or read for 60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read in bed or read for 60 minutes

Read in bed or read for  60 minutes

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100 Pts

Read in cosplay or read for 60 minutes

Read in cosplay or read for  60 minutes

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50 Pts

Read in Someone Else's Shoes

Walk in someone else's shoes: read a book that explore's a life different than yours. Click here to check out the library's free book and streaming video apps.



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100 Pts

Read with your pet or stuffed animal or read for 30 minutes

Read with your pet or stuffed animal or read for 30 minutes



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50 Pts

Reading, Reading, Everywhere!



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50 Pts

Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt

Complete 5 of the 10 photo challenges listed below to earn a Badge.
Be creative and have fun! 

To share your photos with the world, use our #GPLSummer2020 !

**The photos you upload to ReadSquared will be seen only by Library staff* *

#DimpleRishiChallenge



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50 Pts

Teen 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 taking a picture everywhere you take your book. Get out and read! To complete this mission take photos at at least 5 of the 10 locations listed.

To share your photos with the world, use our #GPLSummer2020 !

**The photos you upload to ReadSquared will be seen only by Library staff* *



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50 Pts

Teen Virtual Field Trip

Take a virtual field trip with animal, parks, space, geography and history!
Don't forget to mark each activity as complete once you've explored.

To complete this mission complete at least 5 of the activities listed below.



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60 Pts

Bronze Challenge: Week 1

Take part in the Reading Challenge and read!



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50 Pts

Classic Fun

Complete 3 or more activities to earn the badge.


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50 Pts

Colors!

Complete 3 or more activities to earn the badge.


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60 Pts

Silver Challenge: Week 2

Take part in the Reading Challenge and read!



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5 Pts

Community Helpers

Complete 3 or more activities to earn the badge.


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60 Pts

Gold Reading Challenge: Week 3

Take part in the Reading Challenge and read!



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50 Pts

Counting Challenge

Complete 3 or more missions to earn the badge.


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60 Pts

Platinum Reading Challenge: Week 4

Take part in the Reading Challenge and read!



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50 Pts

Get Moving & Grooving

Complete 3 or more activities to earn the badge.


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60 Pts

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Week 5

Use a camera or phone to take pictures of the following things and upload.  *Uploaded pictures are only seen by library staff.*

If you would like to share your pics publicly, use:    #GPLSUMMER 2020



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5 Pts

Once Upon a Time

Complete 3 or more activities to earn the badge.


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60 Pts

Week 6 - Your Virtual Field Trip

Take a virtual field trip with animal, parks, space, geography and history!
Don't forget to mark each activity as complete once you've explored.

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60 Pts

Indoor Scavenger Hunt - Week 7

Find ALL of the following items in your home:

A crayon

Glasses

Soap

A pair of brown shoes

A snack bag

Something sweet

A hat

Something metal you can fit in your hand

A photograph

A wooden spoon



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100 Pts

Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Ages 0-5




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50 Pts

Pre-K Little Explorers

Get your little ones to expand their horizons. This can be accomplished by trying something new or seeing things in a different light. Teach your little ones that you don’t have to travel far to explore new things—wonderment can be found everywhere!



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60 Pts

Week 8 - Your Virtual Field Trip II

Take a virtual field trip with animal, parks, space, geography and history!

This time visit places you HAVEN'T been to before!
Don't forget to mark each activity as complete once you've explored.

Bon Voyage!



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60 Pts

Imagine a Story

Make up your own story, and then tell it to your family or friends.

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Kids Story-time (Gr. K - 2)

Read the short story below and answer the questions.

Jack, Betty, and Matt love the fall season. They like jumping into the pile of leaves. Jack likes the pretty colors. Betty likes to make a big pile with the leaves. Matt likes to hide in the leaves.



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60 Pts

Mission to READ! - Week 9

Take part in the Reading Challenge and read!



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50 Pts

My Castle

Build your own play castle using chairs, sheets, and pillows.

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60 Pts

Unicorns and Dragons

Your mission is to complete at least 3  activities from the list below. Check completed after it's done and you will earn a badge!



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50 Pts

Reading Together

Read out loud with a family member or friend.

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