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Start planning your trip with our Booktober Library Crawl Passport

Check Out Events Going on During the Booktober Crawl

October 7 - November 2nd

Passport completed, now what? Click here to submit your entry.

Check out everything that our libraries have to offer.

As you stop by each one, check-in at the front desk for a stamp to track your progress.

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Your Booktober
Library Adventure
Awaits this October!

Click on each library below to learn interesting facts about each library on the trip before you go.

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Participating Libraries

Select a library below to view its address and sights you can plan to visit on your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Booktober Library Crawl?

The Booktober Crawl is a collaborative program taking place from Monday, October 7 to Saturday, November 2, 2024 between 21 OCLN Libraries. Among the network, OCLN (link opens in a new window) oversees the courier service that allows delivery vans to bring materials back and forth between all of us.

2024 marks the 2nd Annual Crawl!
Visit at least five libraries to be eligible to win one of 3 grand prize baskets! For a complete list of participating libraries, pick up your passport at a participating library nearby. Want to share your travels on social media? Be sure to tag your local and use the hashtags #booktober #librarycrawl!

How do I participate in the Library Crawl and where do I submit my passport?

Stop by any participating library to get started and pick up your passport or download it via this website. Your goal is to collect at least five unique stamps on your passport by visiting five different libraries; this will allow you to qualify for one of three grand prize baskets! Prizes are for all ages. To enter, submit your entry online (click the fourth photo in our image carousel at the top of this website!).

What events are going on and how do I participate?

During the Booktober Library Crawl, from Monday October 7th to Saturday November 2nd, libraries will be hosting cool events (link opens in a new window) with something fun for everyone! Please read the event descriptions carefully, as some events may require registration, and some events might be limited to a particular age group.

Want to know where to start your trip?

Visit the Booktober Library Crawl Map (link opens in a new window) to get started!

Can I visit any OCLN Library in the network to qualify for prizes?

Only libraries participating in the Booktober Library Crawl (link opens in a new window) will have stamps and qualify you for an entry for prize baskets. You must visit five unique libraries to qualify for 1 or 3 general prize baskets. Click on the link to the map above to see who’s playing!

Who can participate in the Booktober Library Crawl?

The Booktober Library Crawl is open to all ages and anyone can participate. You do not need to be a resident of any of the participating towns, or even a Massachusetts resident. You can visit 5 libraries in whichever order you choose. The goal is to have fun and visit somewhere new!

Can I visit multiple branches of the same library and have these count?

Branches of one city/town library will only count as one library visit. For instance, if you visit both the main Plymouth Library and the Manomet branch, only one of these would count as one of the five libraries needed to qualify for the raffle.

How will I be notified if I win a prize?

Winners will be notified using the email you provided on your Booktober Library Crawl entry form (scan the QR code in your passport or visit the link in the carousel above). Winners will be notified shortly after November 2nd, when the Booktober Library Crawl ends. Can’t submit a digital entry form? See your local librarian for help submitting a physical entry form!

If I win, how do I claim my prize?

When notified of winning, arrangements will be made for pickup the prize basket at a library location close to where the winner resides. When picking up the prize basket, winners are expected to present their completed passport at pickup. Passports will not be collected, but will be reviewed to confirm submission details.

Is the Booktober Library Crawl free?

Yes! All programs and events featured for the Booktober Library Crawl free!

Take a literary walk or browse a commonwealth book trail to discover the literary heritage of Massachusetts.

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Booktober Library Crawl Map

Use the below map to chart your trip through our network.