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At the Lakers Library, we believe reading is one of the best, and most effective ways to get (and stay) curious! Try one of these reading challenges to up your reading game, and keep scrolling to find other ways to learn and get involved in your community (locally, nationally, and globally)!
Laker Library Book Club
Last fall we re-launched our 2024-25 Book Club and we had a great time reading and discussing wonderful books. In the fall we read the book Accountable by Dashka Slater. We followed that up with the VT Reads book, Gather by Vermont author, Kenneth M. Cadow. And our final read of the year was the Young Adult adaptation of the book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Our conversations were rich and thoughtful. Thank you to all of the students who participated last year.
This year, we've got some 23 readers involved in book club! We kicked off our reading year with When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. Currently we're finishing up a read of Mary Shelley's classic gothic drama, Frankenstein, and we're in the process of choosing our next read which we'll begin in February. Students are sharing ideas and voting for their top choices. The only criteria for this next read is that it has to be something light this time! :)
We would love to welcome even more new members. If you enjoy reading and discussing books with your peers in a no-stakes, relaxed, safe environment, see Ms. Binder to join the group!
BookRiot 2026 Read Harder Challenge
BookRiot 2026 Read Harder Challenge
Every year, Book Riot puts together a challenge to inspire readers to branch out and try a range of books over the course of the year. With a list of 24 challenges, you'll be looking to read about two books per month, and you'll have an opportunity to choose the best books for you in each category. We've put some recommendations together if you want some ideas, but feel free to choose any books that work for you. You can pick up challenge form in the library, or read more about the challenge and print/save your own form here.
ComicsPlus* Reading Challenge
ComicsPlus* Reading Challenge
If you love graphic novels or Manga, this challenge is for you. Complete the reading challenge by choosing your path through the gameboard.
*ComicsPlus is our new e-book source for graphic novels and Manga titles. Browse and read all on your device (sign in with your CSD Google account to gain access). There's a huge array of titles in the ComicsPlus catalog.
Book Bingo Challenge
Book Bingo Challenge
Need a little help getting inspired to read? Here's a Book Bingo challenge for you. Choose a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal), and find books to meet each challenge to fill the row.
Donate food! We host a food shelf right here in the Lakers Library. We gratefully accept donations of sealed, non-perishable food items for our community. We also accept personal care items for our shelf and for the CHS Care Closet. Thank you!
This 21-day challenge is comprised of articles, videos, podcasts, and more, compiled by educator, speaker, leader Dr. Eddie. Moore Jr. and racial justice educator and writer Debby Irving.
Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights? Check out the OutrightVT site to find ways to get involved and become a youth leader.
Visit the National Disability Rights Network site to learn about the issues affecting people with disabilities. Learn about advocacy efforts and how you can take action.
The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) is a Congressionally-designated initiative to restore and protect Lake Champlain and its surrounding watershed. Find out how to get involved by going to the Lake Champlain Basin Program website.
Love animals? Consider becoming a volunteer for the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Not sure you can fit a regular shift into your schedule? Contact them to find out about ways you can help from home, on your own time!
Write the World provides creative writing prompts and other writing opportunities to help young writers hone their skills as communicators and prepare to be global citizens and justice advocates.
Click on the button to see our recommendations for some fascinating, enlightening, and inspiring podcasts on a wide variety of topics (fiction and non-fiction)!
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