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This summer: Solve the Challenges, Collect the Shards, Find the Heart of the Forest, and Restore order to the Library and the Enchanted Forest.
The Heart of the Forest, a mythical gem that maintains the magical barrier between worlds, has shattered, leaving Library Users stranded in the Enchanted Forest. The inhabitants of the Enchanted Forest have tried to find the scattered Shards of the Heart of the Forest, but none have been able to find where the Forest has hidden away the lone piece that remains. Each week, earn the trust of the forest creatures by solving their riddles, puzzles, and challenges to collect their gathered Shards. Once all eight Shards have been collected, journey to the hidden forest nook to restore the Heart of the Forest, save the stranded Library Users, and return to the Library before the end of the Summer Learning Program.
Shard Pieces are limited! Head to your favorite library branch for this self-guided escape room. Each puzzle solved earns a unique Heart of The Forest Shard (charm) that can be added to your Escape the Enchanted Forest Keychain.
The SPARK Summer Learning Program is generously funded by the Foellinger Foundation, Friends of the Allen County Public Library and the Allen County Public Library Foundation. Join us this summer for amazing events, creative programming, and fantastic prizes. Log the time you spend reading to help us read to our 10 million minute community goal. Get started at www.acpl.info/spark.
This program is intended for all ages. Visit your favorite library branch at any time to go on an adventure!
AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies | Adults | 9th-12th Grade | 7th-8th Grade | 4th-6th Grade |
EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM | Special Event | Reading/SPARK | Arts, Culture, & Entertainment |
TAGS: | SPARK |
The Little Turtle branch was named after Miami chief Little Turtle, who was born near Ft. Wayne. The Little Turtle branch is home to unique circulating collections, including puzzles and games, and the ACPL Seed Library.
