All about Badges!

You may have seen that teens have the opportunity to earn extra raffle tickets this summer by earning BADGES.  But just what are these mysterious badges?  Well they're kind of like summer reading achievements.  You earn them by doing your normal things, and some not so normal things.  

You can see the leaderboard for who has the most badges, what badges you have, and the list of badges available to earn HERE.

There are 4 types of badges.

Reading Badges

There are 31 different reading-related badges

1. 60 minutes - Finish 1st hour
2. 120 minutes - Finish 2nd hour
3. 180 minutes - Finish 3rd hour
4. tenth of a day! - Finish 4th hour
5. The 300 - Finish 5th hour
6. Full Circle - Finish 6th hour
7. 420 minutes - Finish 7th hour
8. Third of a day! - Finish 8th hour
9. 540 minutes - Finish 9th hour
10. 600 minutes - Finish 10th hour
11. 660 minutes - Finish 11th hour
12. Half of a day - Finish 12th hour
13. Lucky # 13 - Finish 13th hour
14. 840 minutes - Finish 14th hour
15. You’re just amazing! - Finish 15th hour
16. Book > Movie - Read for 2 hours at a time
17. Dedicated Reader - Read 7 or more hours in one week
18. One Down - Complete 1 book
19. Double up - Complete 2nd book
20. Triple Play - Complete 3rd book
21. Home Run - Complete 4th book
22. Five for the Prize - Complete 5th book
23. GOAAAALL - Complete 6th book
24. Going Beyond - Complete 7th book
25. Further! - Complete 8th book
26. Even Further! - Complete 9th book
27. To Infinity and Beyond! - Complete 10th book
28. Got interrupted - Log reading time twice in one day
29. Daily Reader - Log reading time 7 days in a row
30. Early Birdie - Log reading time before 9am
31. Night Owl - Log reading time after 10pm

 Program Badges

There are 24 badges related to going to library programs.

1. Light up the Library - Attend the After Hours Glow Party
2. Gears and Wheels and Sunlight - Attend the Robotics Club
3. (0d1n9 Ne\/\/b - Attend 1 meeting of the Coding Club
4. (0d1n9 R00|<1e - Attend 2 meetings of the Coding Club
5. (0d3 M0n|<3y - Attend 3 meetings of the Coding Club
6. L337 (0der - Attend all 4 meetings of the Coding Club
7. Pretty yourself up - Attend the Hair Chalking, etc program
8. TAG you’re it - Attend the July TAG meeting
9. Double TAG - Attend the August TAG meeting
10. TAG a Friend - Bring a friend to a TAG meeting
11. Met the Author - Attend the July Book Club meeting
12. Let’s Get Cracking - Attend the Cracked Marble Pendants program
13. See you at the Movies - Attend the July 11th Movie Matinee
14. Matinee Movie Mania - Attend the July 25th Movie Matinee
15. Wingardium LevioSAH - Attend the Harry Potter Potions Class
16. For Lovers of the Hot & Spicy - Attend Teen Cuisine: Spicy Food
17. Bubble Picasso - Attend the Bubble Art program
18. Knitwit - Attend a Teen Knitting Club meeting
19. Here all the time! - Attend more than 1 program in a week
20. Program Attender - Attend 2 programs
21. Program Lover - Attend 3 programs
22. Program Crazy - Attend 4 programs
23. Program Obsessed - Attend 5 programs
24. Ultimate Program Attender - Attend 6 programs

 Review Badges

 There are 41 badges you can earn by writing book reviews.

1. Rookie Reviewer - Review 1st book
2. Completing School Reading - Review 2nd book
3. Maybe a Trilogy? - Review 3rd book
4. Four to Score - Review 4th book
5. Five is Live - Review 5th book
6. Two Trilogies? - Review 6th book
7. Seventh Review - Review 7th book
8. Eight is Great - Review 8th book
9. Nine is Fine - Review 9th book
10. Ultimate Reviewer - Review 10th book
11. To the Future! - Review a science fiction novel
12. Magic is Real - Review a fantasy novel
13. Blast to the Past - Review a historical fiction novel
14. Super Secret Spy Review - Review an action novel
15. Both Feet in Reality - Review a contemporary fiction novel
16. Not Quite Normal - Review a paranormal novel
17. Who done it? - Review a mystery novel
18. Domo Arigato - Review a graphic novel (manga)
19. Ka-Pow! - Review a graphic novel (non-manga)
20. Getting the Facts - Review a nonfiction book
21. Getting to Know You - Review a biography
22. Roses are Read - Review a book of poetry
23. Digital Native - Review a book that you read as an ebook from Overdrive
24. Listen to a Story - Review an audiobook
25. Nutmeg Nominee - Review a 2015 Nutmeg nominee
26. Nutmeg Reader - Review a 2nd 2015 Nutmeg Nominee
27. Nutmeg Voter - Review a 3rd 2015 Nutmeg Nominee
28. Brainssss - Review a zombie book
29. Fangs and Blood - Review a vampire book
30. Faerie Tale - Review a fairy book
31. Love is in the Air - Review a romance book
32. Book Traveler - Review a book set in another country
33. Traveling Book - Review a book by an author from another country
34. Homestate Read - Review a book by a connecticut author
35. Athletic Read - Review a sports themed novel
36. Branching Out - Review a book from the adult section
37. Series-ously - Review two books from the same series
38. Not like the Store - Review a “Hot Topics” book (teen nonfiction)
39. Nerdfighter - Review a John Green book
40. Back to the Past - Review a book that is more than 10 years old
41. Hooray 2014! - Review a book that was published this year

Volunteering Badges

There are 25 badges earnable by volunteering at the summer reading desk!

1. Volunteen - Sign up to be a volunteer
2. Get Orientated - Attend one of the volunteer orientation sessions
3. Sidewalk Artist - Help decorate the library sidewalk for the start of the program
4. Beginning Volunteen - Volunteer 1 hour
5. My First Shift - Volunteer 2nd hour
6. Getting down to Business - Volunteer 3rd hour
7. Four hours of Volunteering - Volunteer 4th hour
8. Five to Thrive! - Volunteer 5th hour
9. Tshirt Time - Volunteer 6th hour/Earn your t-shirt
10. Dedicated Volunteen - Volunteer 7th hour
11. Book Tracker - Volunteer 8th hour
12. Coupon Hander-Outer - Volunteer 9th hour
13. Raffle Ticketmaster - Volunteer 10th hour
14. Super Volunteen - Volunteer 11th hour
15. Amazing Volunteen - Volunteer 12th hour
16. Lucky Volunteen - Volunteer 13th hour
17. Veteran Volunteen - Volunteer 14th hour
18. Ultimate Volunteen - Volunteer 15th hour
19. Came Back - Volunteer twice in a week
20. Maxing Out - Volunteer 3 times in a week
21. Forever Alone - Volunteer alone
22. Duet - Volunteer as a team
23. Helper - Volunteer as a helper as a children’s program
24. Window Decorator - Put up shapes on the windows
25. Die Cutter - Cut shapes

Secret Badges

There are 29 badges that are 'locked' and we won't know what they are until someone earns them.  So if your interested in earning the most badges, come to the library lots, try different things and maybe you'll be the one to unlock some of the secret badges!

Teen Book Review - Point Blank

Point Blank by Anthony Horowitz - YA ACT HOR

This review is from Zachary, age 12.  Zachary says that this book is fiction and action/adventure.  He gave it a 9/10. (Nearly perfect!) His favorite character was Alex. Zachary said "I enjoyed how well the book was written and all of the fast paced action that left you at the edge of your seat."  About the cover of the book Zachary had this to say, "I liked how it was glossy." (OK?)  He said that she would would read more from this author.

Zachary received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - The Faceless Ones

The Faceless Ones by Derek Landy - YA SFF LAN

This review is from Joshua, age 11.  Joshua says that this book is fiction, fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, mystery, and magical.  (encompasses a lot!)  He gave it a 9/10. (Nearly perfect!) His favorite character was Tanith Low. Joshua said "I liked this book because it had constant action and adventure."  About the cover of the book Joshua had this to say, "IT did not explain anything." (It is pretty vague, isn't it?)  He said that she would would read more from this author.

Joshua received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - The Fault in our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - YA FIC GRE

This review is from Samantha, age 16.  Samantha says that this book is fiction.  She gave it a 10/10. (Impressive!) Her favorite character was Augustus. Samantha said "The Fault in Our Stars was funny and cute.  It incorporated a love story, yet it wasn't stupid or too romancey.  It brings you on a whirlwind of emotions."  About the cover of the book Samantha had this to say, "Not my favorite, but still good." She said that she would would read more from this author.

Samantha received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks - FIC SPA

This review is from Catherine, age 15.  Catherine says that this book is fiction, romance, and a "tear-jerker."  She gave it a 7.5/10. (Specific!) Her favorite character was Landon. (It's such a romance novel name, isn't it?)  Catherine said "This book is sweet and romantic.  It's heartfelt characters feel real and the story is a touching tear-jerker.  The only bad thing I would say is it's a little slow."  About the cover of the book Catherine had this to say, "It could be better.  The one I got was the movie characters, but the other cover is really cool." She said that she would absolutely would read more from this author and her last words were "The movie is totally different from the book.  So just because you hated the movie doesn't mean you'll hate the book."  (Good advice for ANY book to movie!)


Melanie received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Misty of Chincoteague

Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry - jF HENRY

This review is from Melanie, age 14.  Melanie says that this book is fiction and historical fiction.  She gave it a 9/10. (Super!) Her favorite character was Misty. Melanie said "I haven't read this book in so long, I just know that I liked and still do.  It's a true story about a horse from Assateague, where wild horses lived."  About the cover of the book Melanie had this to say, "Well it has a horse on it which is mandatory." She said that she would probably would read more from this author and her last words were "It had a sequel."  (It's called Misty's Twilight)
Melanie received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Wings

Wings by Aprilynne Pike - YA PAR PIK

This review is from Jessica, age 13.  Jessica says that this book is fiction, fantasy, action/adventure, mystery and romance.  She gave it a 10/10. (this book gets about a 11 out of 10 from me! I love it!) Her favorite character was Laurel, Tamini, and David. (couldn't decide, I guess!) Jessica said "I liked this book because it had a lot of action.  Also the main character just figures out that she isn't human."  About the cover of the book Jessica had this to say, "It had flower petal wings on it" (a big clue for the plot) She said that he would probably would read more from this author (there are 3 more books in this series!) and she didn't have any last words for us!

Jessica received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Reivew - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

This review is from Michael, age 13.  Michael says that this book is science fiction.  He gave it a 9/10. (nice!) His favorite character was Jake.  Michael said "I liked it because he combined unrelated historic photos into a complex story."  About the cover of the book Michael had this to say, "It was somewhat weird and creepy." (for sure!) He said that he would probably would read more from this author and his last words were "If you read this try to solve the mystery." 


Michael received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Playing With Fire

Playing with Fire by Derek Landy - YA SFF LAN

This review is from Joshua, age 11.  Joshua says that this book is fiction, fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, mystery, and magical.  (whew!)  He gave it a 9/10. (hooray :) !) His favorite character was Skulduggery Pleasant. (of course!) Joshua said "I liked this book because it had a lot of action, fighting, and magic, like Harry Potter."  About the cover of the book Joshua had this to say, "The cover did not explain a lot." He said that he would probably would read more from this author and his last words were "Hi." 


Joshua received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Along Came a Spider

Along Came a Spider by James Patterson - FIC PAT

This review is from Jack, age 12.  Jack says that this book is mystery and thriller.  (fun!)  He gave it a 9/10. (glad you liked it!) His favorite character was Alex Cross.  Jack said "I liked the personalities of the different characters.  I also liked the different twists and turns of the plot."  About the cover of the book Jack had this to say, "Interesting design and illustration." (not my fave!) He said that he would probably would read more from this author (plenty of Alex Cross books!) and his last words were "MUST READ for fans of the mystery/thriller genre."

Jack received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - The Power of Six

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore - YA SFF LOR

This review is from Jared, age 12.  Jared says that this book is dystopian.  (my fave!)  He gave it a 9/10. (Super Nice) His favorite character was Six.  Jared said "I liked how there is a lot of fighting and unreal powers that the characters develop."  About the cover of the book Jared had this to say, "I like that its not giving anything away."  He said that he would probably would read more from this author (Next book comes out next month!) and he didn't have any last words for us!

Jared received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Akira (vol 2)

Akira, vol 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo

YA GN AKI

(YES!  I love that someone wrote a manga review!  I just recently got into manga) This review is from Hannah, age 13.  Hannah says that this book is a graphic novel.  She gave it a 8/10. Her favorite character was Kaneda.  Hannah said "The book has a pretty interesting plot: of two boys living in Neo-Tokyo, a city built on ashes left behind from the explosions that triggered World War III.  The only reason I didn't rate this book higher is sometimes it can be hard to tell the characters apart, a many are a bit similarly drawn."  About the cover of the book Hannah had this to say, "IT previews the book nicely: you can tell there's going to be some action in parts of it."  She said that she would read more from this author and she didn't have any last words. 

Hannah received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - The Lucky One

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

FIC SPA

This review is from Clare, age 17.  Clare says that this book is fiction and romance.  She gave it a 10/10. (Must be swoony!) Her favorite character was Logan.  Clare said "I love everything Nicholas Sparks writes and The Lucky One is no exception - it's actually one of my favorites.  I was captured when I read it by its realism and by it's mysticism.  It's a story of a man, guided by fate or destiny, who finds where he is supposed to be, and what he's really meant for."  About the cover of the book Clare had this to say, "All Nicholas Spark's books give little clues about them - Always pretty."  She said that she would (and obviously has!) read more from this author and her last words were "You'd be lucky to read this book."  (HAH!  I get it.) 

Clare received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - The Spellman Files

The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz

FIC LUT

This review is from Melanie, age 14.  Melanie says that this book is fiction, mystery, and "laugh out loud comedy."  She gave it a 11/10. (SUPER high praise!) Her favorite character was Henry Stone.  Melanie said "It's the funniest book I've read (given I haven't read many comedic novels, but still) it has great jokes, a great plot, and you will fall in love with Izzy Spellman."  About the cover of the book Melanie had this to say, "It was the reason I spooted it and it's very fun."  (I like it too, cute!) She said that she would (and has!) read more from this author and her last words were "There are five 'documents' of the Spellman Files."  (Great advice Melanie!) 

Melanie received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Life as We Knew It

Life as we Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

 YA SFF PFE

(Hooray!  I LOVE this book!) This review is from Erin, age 12.  Erin says that this book is fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.  She gave it a 10/10. (Me tooooo!) Her favorite character was Miranda.  Erin said "The description and vocabulary used was spectacular.  It was also a page turner!"  (No arguments here!) About the cover of the book Erin had this to say, "The book cover didn't really grab my attention."  (It is a bit boring, isn't it?) She said that she would read more from this author (You're in luck, there are two more in this series!) and her last words were "GREAT! 5 stars!" 

Erin received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Enter if You Dare

Enter if you Dare by Nicholas Stephens

This review is from Joshua, age 11.  Joshua says that this book is fiction, action/adventure, paranormal, and mystery.  He gave it a 7/10. (Nice) His favorite character was Marnie.  Joshua said "I liked this book because it had a lot of action and description.  It did not just have one of those genres, it all them all."  About the cover of the book Joshua had this to say, "The cover was good because it showed where the story takes place."  He said that he would probably not read more from this author (Aw!) and his last words were "Hi." (Hello! :) ) 

Joshua received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Skulduggery Pleasant

Skullduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - YA SFF LAN

 This review is from Seamus, age 12.  Seamus says that this book is fantasy.  He gave it a 10/10.  (Wow Seamus, I'm glad you loved it!)  His favorite character was Skulduggery. (of course!)  He said "It had alot of action and magic and there was a skeleton with a gun, nothing gets better."  I don't think anyone's gonna disagree with you about that Seamus!  About the cover of the book he had this to say, "It didn't tell much, which is good."  Seamus said that he would read more from this author and his last words were "One of the best ever."  Who could resist a gun toting, fireball throwing, walking, talking skeleton? 

Seamus received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - iBoy

iBoy by Kevin Brooks - YA SFF BRO

 This review is from Daanyal, age 12. Daanyal says that this book is science fiction.  He gave it an 8/10.  (Awesome!)  His favorite character was Lucy. He said "Well this book is meant for mature readers like in teens.  For me, it was great because of the action.  There are many pieces of language in this book not suitable for children." (That's some great advice Daanyal, thanks for letting us know!)  About the cover of the book he had this to say, "The cover did not have anything to do with the story." (Oh well!  Sometimes that happens.  Did you know that most of the time the author doesn't have any power over what goes on the cover of their book?  Most of the time it a decision made by the publisher of the book.) Daanyal said that he would not read more from this author.


Daanyal received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea - jF BUYEA (NM '13)

This review is from Cade, age 11.  Cade says that this book is fiction.  He gave it an 8/10.  (Nice!)  His favorite character was Peter. He said "I liked this book because it was very suspenseful and shared all the different characters opinions and points of view."  About the cover of the book he had this to say, "It makes me wonder who the character is." Cade said that he would read more from this author and his last words were "I can relate to some of the characters."


Cade received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!

Teen Book Review - Catching Fire

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - YA SFF COL

This review is from Isabella, age 11.  Isabella says that this book is fiction, action/adventure, and romance.  She gave it a 9/10.  (Nice!)  Her favorite character was Katniss Everdeen. She said "Catching Fire is a great book!  In this sequel to The Hunger Games Katniss and Peeta get dragged back into the games and they meet old Victors but this time there will be no exceptions-there will only be one victor."  (That is a really great description of the book, nice job Isabella!)  About the cover of the book she had this to say, "It's a perfect fit with the title and story!" Isabella said that she would read more from this author (Of course!) and her last words were "If you liked the first book you will love Catching Fire!" Totes agreed!


Isabella received an extra raffle ticket in this week's Teen Summer Reading Raffle.  If you would like to get an extra ticket this week too, come by and fill out a book review form!