June 14 – August 9

Join us at the library for a summer full of books, badges, and big-time fun for all ages! Our 2025 theme is Color Our World, and we’re excited to share free programs and limited-edition badges with you.
Summer Quest Kick-Off Event
Saturday, June 14
Get ready to be dazzled, amazed, and inspired! From magicians to musicians to science experts, each Summer Quest Kick-Off performer will get you ready for a summer full of discovery.
- Bensalem branch: Eyes of the Wild at 2 PM
- Doylestown branch: Mr. Boom Boom’s Play Patrol at 11 AM, Elmwood Park Zoo at 2 PM
- Langhorne branch: Petting Zoo at 11 AM
- Levittown branch: NJ Snake Man at 11 AM, Magician Abby London at 2 PM
- Perkasie branch: Magician and comedian Ran’D Shine at 11 AM
- Quakertown branch: Elmwood Park Zoo at 11 AM, magician and comedian Ran’D Shine at 2 PM
- Yardley-Makefield branch: Eyes of the Wild at 11 AM, NJ Snake Man at 2 PM
All Summer Quest programs are free and registration is not required. Space is first come, first served. Check your branch’s calendar to see all of the special performers coming to the library this summer.
Pick Up Your Activity Log
Starting June 14, visit your library to pick up your Summer Quest Activity Log. You’ll get a free book just for participating, thanks to generous donations from Holicong Middle School and patrons like you.
As you complete reading and activity challenges, bring your log back to the library to:
- Earn raffle entries for exciting prizes
- Collect limited-edition badges
- Track your progress alongside your neighbors on the World Map posters displayed at each branch
Add Limited-Edition Badges to Your Collection
This year, we have badges inspired by the seven continents of the world! Are you up for the journey? Check out our Badge Squad programs and complete themed Badge Challenges each week to earn your badge. Don’t miss your chance to collect all seven!
Weekly Badge Themes:
- Week 1 (June 16): Boogie Woogie – Music of North America
- Week 2 (June 23): Creepy Crawlies – Insects and spiders of Australia
- Week 3 (June 30): Polar Vibes – Nature of Antarctica
- Week 4 (July 7): Safari Scout – Animal kingdom of Africa
- Week 5 (July 14): Sage Storyteller – History of Asia
- Week 6 (July 21): Spice World – Food of South America
- Week 7 (July 28): ¡Viva el Arte! – Art of Europe
- Week 8 (August 4): Catch up week – collect any badge you might have missed!
Once you’ve completed your Badge Challenge for the week, bring your completed checklist to the library and claim your badge. More badges = more fun!
Teens and Adults Can Join Too!
Pick up an Adult Summer Reading Challenge postcard at your branch. Fill it out with a short review of a book you’ve read and return it to be entered in our prize raffle. E-books, audiobooks, and graphic novels all count!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Summer Quest 2025 is made possible, in part, through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program and the following donors:

Interested in sponsoring? Email development@buckslib.org to learn how your business can partner with BCFL to make a meaningful impact on the Bucks County community.
Color Our World artwork and theme design courtesy of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), a non-profit organization that supports summer programming in libraries.