Adult Summer Reading

A custom-designed game board titled "BOOKOPOLY" in the center, surrounded by spaces with categories like "Mood," "Title," "Setting," "Color," and "Services." Other spaces include "Learn Something New," "Checkout a Book," and "Free Choice." The board also features icons such as an open book, a library building, and question marks, indicating themed activities related to books or reading. The design is colorful, with a green background and varied bright sections. The board is attributed to Amherst Town Librar

Bookopoly

Join us for Bookopoly and read around the game board to earn raffle tickets. This program is designed for adults age 18 & up to encourage life-long reading habits.

Start Date: Monday, June 16th
End Date: Friday, August 8th

How Do You Participate?

To register, pick up a Bookopoly game board at the library starting Monday, June 16th. Then you can start reading!

Work your way around the Bookopoly game board and complete the reading challenges. 

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Bookopoloy game board with reading challenges
  • Magnetic bookmark token (to move around your game board and use as you read)
  • 1 entry to win our Door Prize: One-Year Capitol Center for the Arts Patron Membership

How Does It Work?

Bookopoloy Challenge Rules

  • Complete the reading challenges on each space. Each title can only be used for one challenge.
  • Earn 1 raffle ticket per completed category. There are 10 categories, each with 3 - 4 challenges.
  • Use your tickets to enter for a chance to win a prize!

Raffle ticket entries due by Monday, August 11. Winners will be drawn Tuesday, August 12.

BONUS: Complete all 10 categories and return your game board by August 11 to receive an Amherst Town Library Mini Tote Bag (while supplies last).

Raffle Prizes

Custom Cornhole Set

Kick off your ultimate backyard game experience with locally crafted and hand painted cornhole boards, and the accessories you need to play in style.

Board Game Bonanza

Dive into endless game night fun with a lively mix of party games, card games, and strategy games, plus all the extras you need for hours of family and friend competition.

Pickleball Power Pack

Serve up some fun with the Pickleball Power Pack, featuring high-quality paddles, balls, and everything you need to hit the court in style and take your game to the next level.

Visit the library, starting June 16th, to collect raffle tickets, view the raffle prizes, and enter to win the raffle prize of your choice!