Online Teen Summer Challenge

A summer reading program and more, Pierce County Library’s Teen Summer Challenge offers teens a one-of-a-kind way to explore their interests, library and community, now through Aug. 31.
 
Teens complete activities to earn badges such as Code an App, Doctor Who, Hunger Games, John and Hank Green and Stop Motion Animation. New badges are released throughout the summer as participation increases. As of today, more than 10,000 activities have been completed. Players share their experiences online and with other teens through regular community meet-ups.
 
Anyone ages 13 and up can register. Participants with a Pierce County Library card qualify for prizes. Each completed activity equals another entry into a grand prize drawing for an iPad mini. Top point earners win an Amazon gift card. Prizes are courtesy of Pierce County Library Foundation.
 
This year’s theme is Spark a Reaction. Activities and badges focus on learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
 
This is the third year of the library’s online challenge for teens. The 2013 effort landed the No. 7 spot on Clickipedia’s Top 25 Best Examples of Gamification in Business. Pierce County Library beat out top household brands such as Verizon, Nissan and The World Bank on Clickipedia’s list.

Contact
Elise Doney | Teen Librarian | 253.548.3525
Jami Schwarzwalder | Teen Librarian | 253.548.3556
Linda Farmer, APR | Director of Communications | 253.548.3428 | 253.232.2891 cell