Tweens Holiday Library Wish-List Research Quest

Your Mission

Make this moment count.

Use a library visit to plan thoughtful holiday free time around things a tween can borrow, learn, and share.

The trail

How to Do the Quest

1. 1

   Check the library's current hours and event rules with an adult, then choose one topic the tween genuinely wants to explore.

2. 2

   Begin with the catalog or information desk rather than wandering every aisle, and write down two search words for the topic.

3. 3

   Find one book, one activity guide, and one program, display, or community resource that could make free time more interesting.

4. 4

   For each find, write a practical next step such as borrow it, reserve it, ask about it, or add it to a later list.

5. 5

   Choose one item that would be enjoyable alone and one that could work with a friend or family member.

6. 6

   Make a three-item holiday wish list titled Try, Borrow, and Share, then return materials correctly or check them out properly.

Level It Up

Add estimated hold times or program dates, then choose a backup item in case the first choice is unavailable.

Make It Easier

Ask a librarian for one recommendation in each category and write only the titles and next steps.

Why You'll Love This Quest

It treats a library as a launch point for winter break instead of just a place to pick a book, while keeping choices grounded and genuinely useful.