Go for a walk and look for letters of the alphabet all around you! For example, two branches on the ground might form the letter T. The goal is to find the letters without having to move items around to create the letter. Mark off each letter as you find it!

In the summer of 2025, we encourage you to visit as many libraries as you can. As you travel across Erie County you can earn chances to win prizes!

If you would rather have a physical passport you can pick up a passport at any of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Locations.

Rules:

1. From June 2nd- August 15th, visit as many library locations as you can.

2. Collect the digital visit badges on the Passport to Reading Mission.

4. Every location you visit adds to your chances of winning.

5. Prizes will be drawn on August 25th, and winner notified immediately.

6. You will be notified by the contact information you gave on your ticket. Prizes must be picked up by September 5th or they will be forfeited back to the library.    

Books can take you around the world and back, even if you're only in your backyard! Show us all the fun and exciting places you read by marking each place you read. Get out and read!