Read a fiction or nonfiction book featuring an animal.

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From the Oxford English Dictionary:

trope [noun]

us /troʊp/ uk /trəʊp/

art, literature 

something such as an idea, phrase, or image that is often used in a particular artist's work, in a particular type of art, in the media, etc.  

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Visit the library or attend a library event. Choose 1 activity to complete this Mission.

Read a graphic novel or comic book. Did you know you can read comics online with Comics Plus and your library card? Try it here!

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Did you know the library offers digital eBooks and eAudiobooks for check out, for free? It's true! Use your library card to check out a digital book, audiobook, or magazine using Libby, or using CloudLibrary or Comics Plus (Salem Public Library cardholders only).

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Play a game with a friend or family member! Need something new to play? Check out a game from the library! Games are also available in the Teen Scene at the library.

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Use a library database to learn a new fact (available with a library card or in the library without a library card):

National Geographic Kids

Gale in Context - Elementary Edition

Gale in Context - U.S. History

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Read a novel in verse or book of poetry.

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Read a story featuring an Adventure. Need suggestions? Ask a staff person at the library, or submit a Book Match Request!

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Read a novel in verse or poetry book. Need ideas? Ask a staff person at the library, or submit a Book Match Request!

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Explore a book on science or space. These titles can generally be found in the Dewey classifications 500's and 600's in the Children's Nonfiction section.

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Read a fiction or nonfiction book about sports or dance. Nonfiction titles can generally be found in the Dewey classification J 796.

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Read a book that someone recommends to you. Ask a friend, family member, a library staff person, or submit a Book Match Request.

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Try an audiobook (on CD or Playaway), eAudiobook, or eBook.

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cloudLibrary (Salem Public Library cardholders only)

Comics Plus for Kids (Salem Public Library cardholders only)

Library2Go (Libby) for Kids

National Geographic Kids

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Try an eBook, Read-along, eAudiobook, or complete an additional reading session together.

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Read-alongs at Salem Public Library (Place holds with your library card)

Read-alongs in cloudLibrary (Salem Public Library cardholders only)

ComicsPlus for Kids (Salem Public Library cardholders only)

Library2Go (Libby)

National Geographic for Kids