ReadSquared Reading Program

100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

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

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10 Pts

Attend a library program in person or via Zoom.

Attend an adult or whole-family event at the library or via Zoom and get a secret code. Enter the secret code given at the event or the words listed in the activity description in order to receive 10 points which can be redeemed for 5 raffle tickets.

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Check out a DVD

Check out a DVD (either Blu-Ray or regular DVD). No Blu-Ray player? You can now check one out from us for 7 days!

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10 Pts

Checkout a magazine on Libby

Check out a magazine on Libby. If you've never used Libby, you'll need to download the app onto your smart phone or tablet and create an account using your HWPL library card. Once you're on Libby, you'll find magazines under "format."

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10 Pts

Consumer Reports online.

Research any product using the library's Consumer Reports database and your library card.

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10 Pts

Freegal Music

Use the free Freegal music app and download one song OR listen to up to 3 hours of streaming music.

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10 Pts

Jigsaw Puzzle

Check out a jigsaw puzzle! We have more than 40 puzzles to choose from, from 25 pieces up to 1,000 pieces. Fun for you, the kids, and the whole family!

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Kindness Challenge

Children's Kindness Challenge - Choose 10 activities to complete

1. Draw a picture of you and your best friend.

2. Check out a book about Friendship and read it.

3. Do something KIND for someone in your house.

4. Pick up litter in your neighborhood.

5. Make someone laugh.

6. Do something kind for yourself.

7. Tell someone how much they mean to you.

8. Say hello to a neighbor.

9. Make a donation or do a good deed.

10. Hold the door for someone.

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100 Pts

Kindness Challenge - Choose 9

TEEN KINDNESS CHALLENGE - Choose and complete 9 or more challenges

A paper copy is available at the library!

1. Hold the door from someone

2. Read a book to a younger child

3. Do yard work for a neighbor

4. Pick up litter at the park

5. Leave a snack for the mail carrier

6. Put money in a tip jar

7. Let someone ahead of you in line

8. Mail a handwritten card to family or friend

9. Help make dinner

10. Clean your room without being asked

11. Say thank you to someone

12. Add your own good deed

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Michigan Activity Pass (MAPS)

Get a coupon to more than 450 Michigan parks, museums, and activities with your library card! Click the MAPS block on our website's homepage and follow the instructions to find your next fun activity!

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