Summer reading is almost here, get ready for an adventure! On Saturday, June 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, the Minot Public Library and the Ward County Public Library are teaming up and partnering with businesses in downtown Minot to bring you a Summer Reading kick-off party!

Join us at Main Street Books to begin your family friendly adventure across downtown Minot. Decipher clues that will lead you to exciting new places. Keep an eye out for other adventurers from the Mouse River Players! The first four teams to finish the scavenger hunt will have their choice of an adventure-themed gift basket!

But wait! The adventure doesn’t stop at 4:00! While you’re downtown, sign yourself and your loved ones up for the Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge: Adventure Begins at Your Library! The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge will run from June 1 to July 27, and preregistration for the challenge will be open on May 20. Beanstack is available both as a mobile app and as a website you can access from your computer. Librarians from the MPL and from the WCPL will be at Main Street Books to help you sign up and to answer any questions you have about Summer Reading or other library offerings.

We can’t wait to see you at the party!