On June 14, 2023

Fair Haven Free Library encourages students to join the Good Citizen Challenge

 

The Fair Haven Free Library is taking part in this summer’s Good Citizen Challenge.  This challenge asks students to learn about their communities — and current events — and find ways to lend a hand.

When students complete the challenge, they have a chance to win a $100 gift card to Phoenix Books and a free trip for two to Washington, D.C., from Milne Travel. All who finish the challenge will receive a Good Citizen sticker and patch, a pocket-size U.S. Constitution, and an invitation to a VIP reception at the Vermont Statehouse this fall.

The library that helps the most K-8 students finish the challenge and the library whose participants submit the highest quality work will each win a $500 cash prize — funded by a grant from Vermont Humanities — to be used to promote civic-themed resources or programming.  A great way to help support our local library!

During the challenge, participants will complete a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row of five activities on the card. Remember: The “free spot” in the center square is required when included in your row of choice.

Mark each completed box and snap a photo of each activity to show evidence of your work.

Upload a photo of your completed scorecard, and evidence of your work, at Goodcitizenvt.com. Or mail the scorecard and evidence, along with your name and contact info, to: Seven Days/Kids VT, PO Box 1164, Burlington, VT 05402-1164, Attn: Good Citizen.

Deadline to enter is Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.

All participants who complete the Challenge by connecting five squares in a row will receive:

A Good Citizen patch and sticker.

A pocket U.S. Constitution, donated by Phoenix Books.

An invitation to a VIP reception at the Vermont State House this fall.

The library, along with members of the historical society, town government, and local businesses and organizations are ready to help students meet the challenge.

For more information or to enter the challenge, visit: Goodcitizenvt.com or  contact Mary Kay Miller at Fair Haven Free Library or visit: loc8nearme.com/vermont/fair-haven/fair-haven-public-library/7454040

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