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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!

10 Reflection

10 reflection

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11 Layers

11 Layers

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12 Dawn

12 Dawn.

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13 Silhouette

13 Silhouette

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14 Spider's Web

14 Spider's Web

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15 Tree Stump

15 Tree Stump

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16 Animal Tracks

16 Animal Tracks

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17 Pretty Rock

17 Pretty Rock

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18 Something Moving

18 Something Moving

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19 Weeds

19 Weeds



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20 Berries

20 Berries



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21 River Sunset

21 River Sunset



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22 Worm

22 Worm



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23 Lady Bugs

23 Lady Bugs



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24 Four Leaf Clover

24 Four Leaf Clover



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25 Something Shiny

25 Something Shiny 



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26 Something to Make Music With

26 Something to Make Music With



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27 Moss

27 Moss



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28 Something Loud

28 Something Loud



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29 Interesting Clouds

29 Interesting Clouds



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30 Birds on a Wire

30 Birds on a Wire



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31 Vegetable Garden

31 Vegetable Garden



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32 Bike

32 Bike



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33 Fountain

33 Fountain 



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34 Chewed Leaf

34 Chewed Leaf



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35 Snail

35 Snail



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36 Lily Pads

36 Lily Pads



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37 Flashlight

37 Flashlight



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38 Map

38 Map



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39 Water Bottle

39 Water Bottle



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4 Waterfall

4 a waterfall

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40 Trash

40 Trash



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41 Mushrooms

41 Mushrooms



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42 Fruit

42 Fruit



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43 Puddle

43 Puddle



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44 Squirrel in a Tree

44 Squirrel in a Tree



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45 Something Surprising

45 Something Surprising



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46 Something Colourful

46 Something Colourful 



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47 Bunny

47 Bunny



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49 Something Wet

49 Something Wet



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5 Heron

5 a heron

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50 Fresh Summer Fruit/Vegetables

50 Fresh Summer Fruit/Vegetables



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51 Refreshing

51 Refreshing



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52 Playground

52 Playground



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53 Daydreaming

53 Daydreaming



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54 Ice Cream

54 Ice Cream



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56 Hiking

56 Hiking



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57 Summer Food/BBQ

57 Summer Food/BBQ



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58 Staying Cool

58 Staying Cool



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59 Rain

59 Rain



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6 Bubbles

6 Bubbles

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60 Rainbow

60 Rainbow



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61 Blue Sky

61 Blue Sky



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62 Sunset

62 Sunset



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63 Sunrise

63 Sunrise



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64 Clouds

64 Clouds



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65 Joy

65 Joy



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66 Your Mood

66 Your Mood



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67 Your Favourite Place

67 Your Favourite Place



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68 Frog

68 Frog



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69 Shadow

69 Shadow



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7 Nest

7 a nest.

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70 Leaves

70 Leaves



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71 Butterfly or Dragonfly

71 Butterfly or Dragonfly



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72 Friendship

72 Friendship



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73 Bike

73 Bike



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74 Rest

74 Rest



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75 Pet

75 Pet



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76 Construction

76 Construction



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77 Texture or Pattern in Nature

77 Texture or Pattern in Nature



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78 Interesting Door

78 Interesting Door



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79 Bridge

79 Bridge



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8 Birds Flying

8 birds flying.

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80 Duck

80 Duck



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9 Low Light

9 Low Light

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100 Pts

A Time of Remembrance

November is a time to remember and honour those who have served - and are still serving - in the Canadian armed forces.




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Add a Little Madness this Winter

Do you enjoy the scary? Or just shaking up the usual? Here are some ideas to add some madness to your winter!


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Amateur Autumn Photography

Autumn is perhaps the most photogenic season in Ontario. Why not hone your amateur photography skills and snap some colourful fall photos? No selfies required!



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August 1

Today's prompt is to draw adventure- use pen or markers. 


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August 10

Today's prompt is to sketch a vehicle- use pen or pencil.


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August 11

Today's prompt is to draw light from a screen- use your own choice of medium.


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August 12

Today's prompt is to draw an animal's point of view- use paint or pencil crayons.


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August 12

Today's prompt is to create a salad- collage or with paint. 


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August 13

Today's prompt is to draw a fire- use crayon or paint. 


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August 14

Today's prompt is to draw something prickly- use your own choice of medium. 


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August 15

Today's prompt is to create something flowing- use your own choice of medium.


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August 16

Today's prompt is to sketch something poisonous- use pen or pencil.


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August 17

Today's prompt is to draw a ritual- use your choice of medium.


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August 18

Today's prompt is to draw pens- use pens or paint.


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August 19

Today's prompt is to draw a workout- use your choice of medium.


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August 2

Today's prompt is sketch camping- use crayon or paint. 


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August 20

Today's prompt is to draw peace- use paint or pieces of leaves.


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August 2021 Photo Mission

Get your camera ready and snap some photos to complete this mission. For each completed photo mission, you will earn 10 points!

Photos and writing sample submissions may be used (including and not limited to) in print publications, online media, broadcast media, presentations, websites, marketing materials and social media related to Idea Exchange without additional compensation. Changes and modifications to the original image may occur at the discretion of Idea Exchange.




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August 21

Today's prompt is to create a rainbow- use recycled items or crayon.


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August 22

Today's prompt is to draw a dragon- use pen or pencil crayons.


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August 23

Today's prompt is to draw earth- use collage or pencil.


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August 24

Today's prompt is to draw reflection- use your own choice of medium.


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August 25

Today's prompt is to draw laughing together- use pencil or paint. 


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August 26

Today's prompt is to draw dancing- use marker or pen.


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August 27

Today's prompt is to sketch stargazing- use your own choice of medium.


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August 28

Today's prompt is to sketch playing- use crayon or pencil.


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August 29

Today's prompt is to create something enchanted- use your own choice of medium.


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August 3

Today's prompt is draw magic- use your own choice of medium. 


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August 30

Today's prompt is to draw something lose- use pencil crayon or marker.


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August 31

Today's prompt is to draw the morning- use pieces of nature or marker.


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August 4

Today's prompt is sketch dreams- use your own choice of medium. 


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August 5

Today's prompt is to draw something microscopic- use pen or pencil.


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August 6

Today's prompt is to sketch a virus- marker or paint. 


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August 8

Today's prompt is to create a monster- use collage or pieces of nature. 


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August 9

Today's prompt is to draw a super hero- use your own choice of medium. 


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Backyard Tourist

Act like a tourist, close to home!

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Be a good neighbour

There are lots of cool and fun things you can do to make your little part of the world a better place.


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Be a Good Winter Neighbour!

Lend a helping hand this winter!

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Beat the Heat

These activities are great ways to find your cool in the midst of summer heat!

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Blue Spruce ®, JK-Grade 2

Welcome to the Blue Spruce Mission! Read each book, do the activity to go with the book and when you have completed that - collect your badge!

Each badge is worth points and an entry into our prize draw - Good Luck!

Once you are finished the activities, vote for your favourite book.



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Bonus Mission: Future Library

In this bonus mission, describe what your library of the future would look like.



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Book and Club Activites

Have a little fun with book and club theme activities, on your own or with friends and family.


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Canadian Adventures

Enjoy some Canadian flavours and sights this season!

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Check it out!

Just trying to share all the awesome things we have at Idea Exchange could take all day. Instead do this mission and explore the great items we have to offer!


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Chores Made Fun

Let no opportunity be wasted to listen to a song, read a magazine, or listen to an audiobook. Chores are the perfect opportunity for multitasking!

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Community Cares


Help brighten up someone’s day and make our community even better than it already is!




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Cozy creativity

Get cozy and let your creativity run wild! Making is all about enjoying the process, so carve out time to embrace it.

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Embrace the slow life

Take a slow start to the slow life.



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Expand Your Horizons

Have some fun and try something a little different this summer!

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Experimental Reading

Try something new!

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Fall Fun

Fall's my favourite season! I love the weather, the treats, Halloween and frankly it's the best season to curl up with a good book and get snuggly.


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Fall Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt is all about having fun, exploring your local businesses and treating yourself.


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Get cozy mission

Is winter not really for you? Then check out this mission full of fun ways to keep warm.

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Get messy, create!

Summer is the time to embrace your inner child and get creative for the fun of it! Enjoy the process without worrying about the final product.

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Get Moving!

The cold winter weather can make us want to hibernate, but movement can have a positive impact on our bodies and minds when the days are dark! Challenge yourself to try new and exciting forms of movement. Adjust and modify these prompts to best serve your wonderful, unique self.


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Get organized

Take on these quick tasks that can help you feel more organized.



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Gingerbread House Contest: Adult (18+)

Submit a photo of your Gingerbread House for the Adult (18+) category!

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Gingerbread House Contest: Child (6 and under)

Submit a photo of your gingerbread house for the child (6 and under) category!

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Gingerbread House Contest: Teen (13-17)

Submit a photo of your Gingerbread House for the Teen (13-17) age category!

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Gingerbread House Contest: Youth (7-12)

Submit a photo of your Gingerbread House for the Youth (7-12) age category!

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Go out! Go Trekking!

Go Trekking in your community on a beautiful winter's day!

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Go wild


Get out there this summer and explore all the adorable critters near home!




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Good Old Days

Go back in time with these fun activities.

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Hometown Tourist

We might not be able to travel this year, so act like a tourist – at home! 

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Hot Cinema

Even in the coldest months of the year, we can get away to warmth with the big screen! 

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Indoor Adventures

Enjoy an Indoor Adventure on a cold winter's day!

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July 10

Today's prompt is to sketch something from the daily news in pencil or pen


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July 11

Today's prompt is to sketch something close up


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July 12

Today's prompt is to sketch some foliage with marker or paint.


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July 13

Today's prompt is to sketch a trail your choice of medium.


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July 14

Today's prompt is to sketch a splatter with paint.


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July 15

Today's prompt is to sketch something hidden - your choice of medium.


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July 16

Today's prompt is to create an underwater scene- your choice of medium.


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July 17

Today's prompt is sketch something frozen- use pencil.


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July 18

Today's prompt is create a jellyfish- use paint.


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July 19

Today's prompt is create a Minecraft world- your choice of medium. 


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July 20

Today's prompt is draw a shapeshifter- use markers or pen.


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July 21

Today's prompt is to draw something fantastic- use pencil or pencil crayons. 


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July 22

Today's prompt is to create something mysterious- use your choice of medium.


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July 23

Today's prompt is to draw gravity- use pen or paint.


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July 24

Today's prompt is to create chaos- use your choice of medium. 


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July 25

Today's prompt is to draw something endless- use markers or pencil.


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July 26

Today's prompt is to draw shadow- use your choice of medium. 


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July 27

Today's prompt is to draw something active- use pencil or paint. 


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July 28

Today's prompt is to draw boundary- use pen or marker.  


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July 29

Today's prompt is to draw books- use your choice of medium. 


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July 30

Today's prompt is to sketch a palm tree- use pencil or pencil crayons. 


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July 31

Today's prompt is to draw memories- use your choice of medium. 


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July 4

Today's prompt is to sketch a mug with pencil.


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July 5

Today's prompt is to sketch a place you'd like to visit with markers or ink.


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July 6

Today's prompt is to sketch something you're nostalgic about with your choice of medium.


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July 7

Today's prompt is to sketch something outside with paint or pencil.


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July 8

Today's prompt is to sketch a crayon rubbing of textures from nature.


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July 9

Today's prompt is to sketch something fresh with paint or pencil crayon.


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Let it Snow!

When the weather outside is frightful, these activities will be so delightful!

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Me Time

Autumn is a busy time with the back to school rush and preparation for holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween. So why not take a pause and give yourself some “me time” while earning points as well!



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Mission Adventure - Pre Reader

Pick up an ‘Adventure Time!’ Game-to-go Kit at any branch. Enjoy the activities inside; they include crafting your dragon friend, playing action games with a cool crafted spinner with your dragon friend. 




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Mission Adventure - School Aged

Pick up an ‘Adventure Time!’ Game-to-go Kit at any branch. Enjoy the activities inside; assembling your dragon friend playing action games with a cool crafted spinner with your dragon friend.




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Mix it up

Put a little twist in everyday activities.

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Music in the Sun

Relax this summer with the warm weather and your favourite music!

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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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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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Not Just a Walk in the Woods

Enjoy some local outings without breaking the bank.


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Pick a Country

Explore the food, arts & culture of another country, without leaving home!

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Pumpkin Carving Contest: Adult (18+)

Submit your photo for the Adult (18+) age category!



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Pumpkin Carving Contest: Child/Family (12 and under)

Submit your photo for the Child/Family (12 and under) age category!




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Pumpkin Carving Contest: Teen (13-17)

Submit your photo for the Teen (13-17) age category!




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Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Adult (18+)

Submit a photo of your pumpkin for the Adult (18+) age category!


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Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Child/Family (12 and under)

Submit a photo of your pumpkin for the child/family (12 and under) age category!


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Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Teen (13-17)

Submit a photo of your pumpkin for the Teen (13-17) age category!


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Quirky Questionnaire

Take a moment to reflect about yourself and answer these fun and quirky questions!

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Random acts of kindness

What does the world need if not a little more kindness? Spread joy in your community through this mission. If you want any more ideas for continuing on after the mission, check out https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/


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Random Acts of Writing

Get your pen and paper and flex your creativity by writing this summer! 

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Read Like A Kid

Kids seem to have no inhibitions when it comes to reading in wonderful or strange places! Take a page out of their book, and try reading in a new way.

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Scavenger Hunt

Have some fun in your neighbourhood and see what you find!


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September 1

Today's prompt is to sketch a gift- use pencil or paint.


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September 2

Today's prompt is to draw something vintage- use paint or crayon.


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Silver Birch Express® Voting

Have you read the Silver Birch Express® nominees? Make sure to check out the missions for this category. Once you have completed all of the missions, it's time to vote. 


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Silver Birch Express®: Activities

Have you read the Silver Birch Express® nominees? Make sure to check out the missions for this category.

Complete at least three of the activities, and earn your Silver Birch Express® badge!



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Silver Birch Express®: Read the Books

Have you read the Silver Birch Express® nominees? Here is the list of the nominees for 2021. Check off each book that you read on the list. Read at least five titles to earn your Silver Birch Express® badge!





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Slow down this summer

Summer tends to fly by in a flurry of activity. Take time to slow down and enjoy the long days.

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Snow Inspired

Take your cue from the new-fallen snow, and try something new this winter!

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Stay Inside!

The weather outside is frightful, but you can have a lot of fun staying inside!

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Stay Warm!

If you want to stay warm and cozy this winter, some of these activities might hit the spot!

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Summer it up (in Winter!)

Ok, yes we all love Canada! But, no, we don't love the Canadian Winter. So defeat the winter blahs by having fun, summer-style, in Winter!


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Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

These activities are centered around one of our favourite summer sports, baseball! 

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The Great Outdoors

Get outside and get into nature! 

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The Movie Escape

Take a break from reading with a few good movies this summer with your Idea Exchange membership!

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Time to Sparkle!

Sparkle, glitter, and shine your way through the season!


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Treats and Trails

If you’re like me, you love nature but also enjoy the advantages of city life. Combine them both in this delicious and fun mission!



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Week 1 - Shine Bright

This week's theme is the beach. Complete a haiku poem or a coloured pencil drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


Note: You may choose to do both a poem and drawing if you wish. 



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Week 1: Zip Line Escape

Week 1: 

Welcome to the world of building and experimenting with STEAM! See the first activity in this mission to get started. 

You may want to pick up the optional kit of supplies from the Discovery Center floor of the Old Post Office - Idea Exchange to assist in your missions. 




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Week 2

This week's theme is Summer Fruit. Complete a free verse poem or a crayon drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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week 3

This week's theme is Pets. Complete a Sonnet poem or a chalf drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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week 4

This week's theme is Love. Complete a Acrostic poem or a Pastel drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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Week 5 - High 5 badge

This week's theme is Thunderstorms. Complete a Limerick poem or a marker drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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Week 6

This week's theme is Summer Drinks. Complete a Ode poem or a Ink/Pen drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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Week 7

This week's theme is Fun in the Sun. Complete a Ballad poem or a multi media drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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Week 8

This week's theme is Nature. Complete a Villanelle poem or a Pencil drawing, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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Week 9 - Superstar badge

This week's theme is School Days. Complete a poem of your choice or a drawing of your choice, and submit to oporeception@ideaexchange.org.


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White Pine Award™: Read the Books (Grades 9-12)

Have you read the White Pine Award™ nominees? Hereis the list of the nominees for 2021. Check off each book that you read on thelist. Read at least five titles to earn your Silver Birch Express® badge!



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White Pine Award™: Voting (Grades 9-12)

Have you read the White Pine Award™ nominees? Make sure to check out the missions for this category. Once you have completed all of the missions, it's time to vote. 

All votes will be tallied and submitted to Ontario Library Association (OLA) to qualify in the provide-wide vote. 



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Winter at the library

Check out all of our awesome stuff that will keep you and your family and friends busy this winter.


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Winter fun mission

I know sometimes we just feel like hibernating in the winter, but there are lots of fun things to do in the coldest season too.


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Wk 1: Drawing

It’s amythical creature! Is it a Dragon? Or a Unicorn? Or is it something elsecompletely unknown. Draw a picture of your favorite mythical creature, or makeup one of your own.



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Wk 2: Collages

“Extra! Extra! read all about it” says the paper boy as he hands you a newspaper. Collect some newspapers and/or magazines and cut and paste them to create a story of images.



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Wk 3: Painting

On this beautiful spring day while walking in the forest, you hear a sound what could it be? Paint a picture of what made the sound, and some of the other beautiful things you may see in nature.



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Wk 4: 3D

Did you ever wonder what it is like to zoom through the clouds? Build a 3D flying machine that will take us up, up, up and away.



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Wk 6: Open ended

It’s time to use your amazing imaginations! Create art of any type and any theme, it’s all up to you.



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Wk: 5 Comic Book Designs

BOOM! POW! WHAM! Be the creator of your own story! Design a comic book using images, words, and maybe an Onomatopoeia (words that convey sound ex. WHAM!).



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Yellow Cedar ®, Grades 4-8

Welcome to the Yellow Cedar ® Mission! Read each book, do the activity to go with the book and when you have completed that - collect your badge!

Each badge is worth points and an entry into our prize draw - Good Luck!



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1 Insects Flying

1 Insects Flying


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Bonus mission: Cutest pet photo!

We were inspired by the fabulous canine models on our "Snow Much Fun" poster and wanted to keep the (snow)ball of adorable animals rolling! Show off your precious pet pals so we can shower them with compliments -  a tough job, but we're willing to do it. No points are given for this mission but if your pet is picked at the cutest in all of Cambridge, you will get a surprise gift for them (and bragging rights, of course!)


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Evergreen® Read the Books

Have you read the Evergreen® nominees? Here is the list of the titles for 2021. Check off each book that you read on the list. Read at least five titles to earn your Evergreen® badge!

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Gingerbread House Contest Child (6 and under)

Create a gingerbread house using all edible materials, take a picture of it and submit it here!


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Mission 1: Supreme Sandcastle








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Mission 2: Arctic Adventure






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Mission 3: Outdoor Activities







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Mission 6: Theme Park





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Mission Creative Fish Game - Pre Reader

Pick up a package at your local Idea Exchange location to complete this fun craft and mission to earn points! 

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Mission Creative Fish Game - School Aged

Pick up a package at your local Idea Exchange location to complete this fun craft and mission to earn points! 

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Mission Nature - Pre Reader

Go on a beautiful nature walk and write down 5 unique things that you see. 

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Mission Nature - School Aged

Go on a beautiful nature walk and write down 10 things you see!



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Virtual Reporting Desk

Starting July 7th, report on your reading virtually to earn some points and win some prizes!

Log on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:00pm and Fridays from 10:30am to 11:30am starting July 7th until August 19th.

Here are the Zoom details...

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83600770218?pwd=Sm8rV252b3RvYjJtblJtVG5MYUx0QT09
Meeting ID: 836 0077 0218
Passcode: 075609

Come back to ReadSquared after reporting to tell us what you talked about and claim your points!


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The Summer Reading Club Desk Times for IN-PERSON reporting are...

Hespeler and Queen’s Square
Mondays to Thursdays: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and Fridays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from Monday, 4 July to Friday, 19 August

Clemens Mill, Old Post Office, and Preston
Mondays to Thursdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Fridays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from Monday, 4 July to Friday, 19 August
(Closed daily between noon and 1:00 pm)


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P.S. Other special missions will appear once the Summer Reading Club launches on Monday, 4 July! See you then!




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100 Pts

Week 2: Structure experiement

Get out your pasta and playdoh it's time for a structure experiement




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100 Pts

Would You Rather

Life is full of decisions, and we've got a few more for you to make! Answer the questions below to complete the mission and earn more points!



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2 a Window

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A Day on the Water

Whether you're a beach bum, enjoy walking along the river, or just want to plunk your feet in a kiddie pool to cool off on a hot day, water is a summer staple!


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Astronaut Training

So you want to be an astronaut... Did you know it is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing? NASA is looking for some new recruits. Do you have what it takes? Complete the following steps to learn about what is needed to become an astronaut with NASA!



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100 Pts

Evergreen® Activities

Have you read the Evergreen® nominees? Check out the activities for each of the books in this category. Complete the activities and earn a badge.

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Gingerbread House Contest Youth (7-12)

Create a gingerbread house using all edible materials, take a picture of it and submit it here!

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Mission Design- Pre-Reader

For this week's activity we are designing our own swords, shields and/or tiara! 




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Mission Design- School Aged

For this week's activity we are designing our own swords, shields and/or tiara! 




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Week 3: Rainbow Bridge

Loki needs some help getting home to Azgard!



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3 Amphibian

3 an amphibian. 

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Get in Touch with Your Inner Child

All the experts say that reconnecting with your childlike joy is great for you: it helps you de-stress, overcome tough times, be happier and even live a longer, healthier life. So why let kids have all the fun? Experience the joy and wonder of life!



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Gingerbread House Contest Teen (13-17)

Create a gingerbread house using all edible materials, take a picture of it and submit it here!

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Mission Learn - Pre Reader

There are real castles all over the world! Look up a picture of a castle and send us the name and picture of your castle to earn points!!

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Mission Learn - School Aged

There are real castles all over the world! Look up a picture of a castle and send us the name, a picture of the castle and 5 facts about it to earn points!!

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Space is Neat

True or False. Are these space facts true? Or simply made up? Take a guess. You have a 50/50 chance of being right!

Type true or false into the completion box for each fact listed.



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Gingerbread House Contest Adult (18+)

Create a gingerbread house using all edible materials, take a picture of it and submit it here!

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Mission Just Dance- Pre-Reader

For this week's mission we're getting active!

Here is the link to a Just Dance video called My Friend the Dragon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x86m9mwNC44

This is a great way to stay active this summer and earn points!
 



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Mission Just Dance- School Aged

For this week's mission we're getting active!

Here is the link to a Just Dance video called My Friend the Dragon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x86m9mwNC44

This is a great way to stay active this summer and earn points!

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The Outside World

Get outside and enjoy the natural world!

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Adventures in Art

Art lovers rejoice! Try these fun activities to explore everything Cambridge Art Galleries has to offer this summer.


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Mission Build It - Pre Reader

Build yourself your very own castle! Send us a picture to earn points!

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Mission Build It - School Aged

This mission is all about building; build a castle, building your knowledge and building fun. Build, build, build to earn 50 points!



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Get in Touch with Nature

Getting in touch with nature can help reduce the effect of everyday stressors, and lead to better mental health. It helps you regain perspective, and can be a great way to spend quality time with friends, family, and yourself!

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Mission Discovery- Pre-Reader

Go on a scavenger hunt around your house and write down what you find!

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Mission Discovery- School Age

Time to go on a hunt!

Complete this at home scavenger hunt and earn points!!




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Mission Medieval Experience

You have been chosen by the people to rule the land! You will need a castle to live in and a dragon to guard it!

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White Pine Award™: Activities (Grades 9-12)

Have you read the White Pine Award™ nominees? Make sure to check out the missions for this category.

Complete at least three of the activities, and earn your White Pine Award™ badge!



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A Trip Abroad - at Home!

Maybe you can't travel overseas to all of the places you'd like, but that doesn't mean you can't experience new cultures at home.


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Le prix Peuplier: Lisez les livres

Il ya 10 livres nominés pour le prix Peuplier pour 2021.Cochez chaque livre que vous avez lu sur la liste. Lisez les 10 livres pourgagner votre badge de lecture du prix Peuplier! Vous gagnerez 10 points pour chaque livre que vous lisez. Quand vous aurez lu les 10 livres, vous pourrez voter pour votre livre favori et gagner encore plus de points pour le tirage du Grand Prix!  



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August 2021 Scavenger Hunt

For 10 points, can you find the secret code on our website? Visit https://ideaexchange.org/. Look for the article about "Game of Thrones." The secret code is the year mentioned in the article.



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Cambridge Scavenger Hunt

This summer, be a hometown tourist!

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Le prix Mélèze: Lisex les livres

Il y a 10 livres nominés pour le prix Mélèze pour 2021. Cochez chaque livre que vous avez lu sur la liste. Lisez 5 livres pour gagner votre badge delecture du prix Mélèze! Vous gagnerez 10 points pour chaque livre que vous lisez. Quand vous aurez lu 5 livres, vous pourrez voter pour votre livre favori et gagner encore plus de points pour le tirage du Grand Prix!  



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Leave Your Comfort Zone

Leaving your comfort zone can help increase your resilience, and give you a boost of self-confidence. Plus, it can be a lot of fun!



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A Day in the Library

Idea Exchange’s wonderful branches are great places to spend an easy-going summer day. Visit one of your favourite locations and tell us about it below to complete the mission and earn points!



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August 2021 Recommendations

Have you just discovered the new series everybody should be watching? Are you completely obsessed with a particular album? Is there a new TikTok account you think deserves more attention?

Tell us more about your favourite things! Whether it's movies, music, websites, restaurants, or anything else ... we want to hear about it! We might even share your recommendation on our website.

You can complete this mission up to 5 times per month!



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Let's read - Silver Birch® Titles

Read a minimum of 5 Silver Birch® titles to earn the Silver Birch® badge and to unlock the voting Mission, available on April 5, 2021.  

This is a wonderful collections of stories: there are travels to Japan, Tasmania and mythical lands, there travels back in time and memories to be enjoyed and held onto, there are friends to be made and personal growth to discover... a rich and varied collection of Canadian fiction for grades 4+.



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Let's explore - Silver Birch® Titles

Let's dig deeper into the Silver Birch® titles and challenge ourselves with these activities.  There are art projects, quizzes, videos and thoughtful reflections, each reflective of the books nature.  Complete 5 activities to earn the Silver Birch® activities badge. 

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Le prix Peuplier: Lisez les livres

Il ya 10 livres nominés pour le prix Peuplier pour 2021.Cochez chaque livre que vous avez lu sur la liste. Lisez les 10 livres pourgagner votre badge de lecture du prix Peuplier! Vous gagnerez 10 points pour chaque livre que vous lisez. Quand vous aurez lu les 10 livres, vous pourrez voter pour votre livre favori et gagner encore plus de points pour le tirage du Grand Prix!  



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Le prix Peuplier: Activités

Complétez trois activités pour gagner votre badge d’activités du prix Peuplier.



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Votez pour le prix Peuplier

Avez-vous lu les 10 livres nominés pour le prix Peuplier? Cliquez sur le lien fourni (dans la section activités de cette mission). Suivez les instructions pour voter. Dans chaque catégorie, vous pouvez voter seulement pour un livre.  

 

Tousles votes seront comptés et soumis à l'Association des bibliothèques de l'Ontario (ABO) pour se qualifier dans la catégorie du vote provincial.  



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Le prix Mélèze: Lisex les livres

Il y a 10 livres nominés pour le prix Mélèze pour 2021. Cochez chaque livre que vous avez lu sur la liste. Lisez 5 livres pour gagner votre badge delecture du prix Mélèze! Vous gagnerez 10 points pour chaque livre que vous lisez. Quand vous aurez lu 5 livres, vous pourrez voter pour votre livre favori et gagner encore plus de points pour le tirage du Grand Prix!  



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Let's read - Red Maple® Titles

Read a minimum of 5 Red Maple® titles to earn the Red Maple® badge and to unlock the voting Mission, available on April 5, 2021.  




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Le prix Mélèze: Activités

Complétez trois activités pour gagner votre badge d’activités du prix Mélèze.

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Let's explore - Red Maple® Titles

Let's dig deeper into the Red Maple® titles and challenge ourselves with these activities.  There are art projects, quizzes, videos and thoughtful reflections, each reflective of the books nature.  Complete 5 activities to earn the Red Maple® activities badge. 

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Votez pour le prix Mélèze

Avez-vous lu au moins 5 des livres nominés pour le prix Mélèze? Cliquez sur le lien fourni (dans la section activités de cette mission). Suivez les instructions pour voter. Dans chaque catégorie, vous pouvez voter seulement pour un livre.  

 

Tousles votes seront comptés et soumis à l'Association des bibliothèques del'Ontario (ABO) pour se qualifier dans la catégorie du vote provincial.  



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Le prix Tamarac: Lisex les livres

Il y a 10 livres nominés pour le prix Tamarac pour 2021. Cochez chaque livre que vous avez lu sur la liste. Lisez 5 livres pour gagner votre badge delecture du prix Tamarac! Vous gagnerez 10 points pour chaque livre que vous lisez. Quand vous aurez lu 5 livres, vous pourrez voter pour votre livre favori et gagner encore plus de points pour le tirage du Grand Prix!  

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Le prix Tamarac: Lisex les livres

Il y a 10 livres nominés pour le prix Tamarac pour 2021. Cochez chaque livre que vous avez lu sur la liste. Lisez 5 livres pour gagner votre badge delecture du prix Tamarac! Vous gagnerez 10 points pour chaque livre que vous lisez. Quand vous aurez lu 5 livres, vous pourrez voter pour votre livre favori et gagner encore plus de points pour le tirage du Grand Prix!  

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Le prix Tamarac: Activités

Complétez trois activitéspour gagner votre badge d’activités du prix Tamarac.



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Votez pour le prix Tamarac

Avez-vous lu au moins 5 des livres nominés pour le prix Tamarac? Cliquez sur le lien fourni (dans la section activités de cette mission). Suivez les instructions pour voter. Dans chaque catégorie, vous pouvez voter seulement pour un livre.  

 

Tousles votes seront comptés et soumis à l'Association des bibliothèques del'Ontario (ABO) pour se qualifier dans la catégorie du vote provincial.  



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"Story This!" Creative Writing Mission #1

Choose-Your-Own-Writing-Adventure!

In 750 to 1000 words, write...

  • your marriage vows
  • your retirement speech or
  • a letter to your younger self on your first day of school

and send it to teens@ideaexchange.org. We will send you a secret code within one week of your submission!

Send your story as a Word document and make sure to include your name and contact information. If your story is really good, we might post it on our website!

Check back next week for another creative writing mission!



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"Story This!" Creative Writing Mission #5

Step 1: Find a friend who liked to write, too.

Step 2: Write each other three fortune cookie sayings.

Step 3: Each of you chooses one of the saying and writes a poem inspired by it.

Step 4: Email your fortune cookie sayings and completed poems to teens@ideaexchange.org.

Send your story as a Word document and make sure to include your name and contact information. We will send you the secret code within one week of your submission. If your story is really good, we might post it on our website!

Check back next week for another creative writing mission!



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Belong Together Project

Part of the larger BelongTogether.ca project, Idea Exchange is creating and displaying a visible reminder that we, the individuals in our community, belong together. For 50 points, decorate a tile and three postcards, and then return them to any Idea Exchange location to put yourself in the puzzle!
Looking for volunteer hours? Returned packages with a submission slip, one wooden tile and three post cards will earn 3 volunteer hours. For those on our volunteer team already, the hours will be added to your VicNet account. Not yet a volunteer with us? You can include your email address and we’ll mail you a letter to confirm your hours.


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River Photo Challenge

Submit ANY 10 challenges from ANY category of the River Photo Challenge. Upload your photos here to earn points, and then be sure to upload them to the River Photo Challenge site to participate in that contest as well! 


Photos and writing sample submissions may be used (including and not limited to) in print publications, online media, broadcast media, presentations, websites, marketing materials and social media related to Idea Exchange without additional compensation. Changes and modifications to the original image may occur at the discretion of Idea Exchange.




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Zine Mission

Learn about zines in this mission. You will earn 10 points for completing the activity.




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