Passport to Reading 2025

A passport against a photo of the stars. Next to that is a word box that reads Passport to Reading 2025

In the summer of 2025, we encourage you to visit as many libraries as you can. Every library has their own sticker to you to commemorate your visit. As you travel across Erie County you can earn chances to win prizes!

You can pick up a passport at any of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Locations or you can print out a copy here (PDF). You can also have a digital passport by going to ReadSquared. After you sign-up you can go to missions and select “Passport to Reading”. 

Rules: 

  1. From June 2nd- August 15th, visit as many library locations as you can.
  2. Collect stickers in your passport book, or digitally on ReadSquared.
  3. To be entered into drawings for prizes, you can:
    1. Fill in the Ticket on the last page of your passport and hand it in at your local library
    2. Collect the digital visit badges on the Passport to Reading Mission on ReadSquared.
  4. Every location you visit adds to your chances of winning.
  5. Prizes will be drawn on August 27th, and winner notified immediately.
  6. You will be notified by the contact information you gave on your ticket. Prizes must be picked up by September 5th or they will be forfeited back to the library. 

 

Passport to Reading Prizes

 

Anderson’s Frozen Custard gift cards, 

donated by Anderson’s Frozen Custard

 

Miss Buffalo II, 

donated by Buffalo Harbor Cruises

 

Buffalo Museum of Science General Admission passes, 

donated by the Buffalo Museum of Science

 

Buffalo Zoo Family Admission Passes, 

donated by the Buffalo Zoo

 

Burchfield Penney Art Center Family/Dual Membership, 

donated by the Burchfield Penney Art Center

 

Irish Classical Theatre Company 2025–2026 Season Pass 
donated by the Irish Classical Theatre Company

 

Tim Cards (Tim Hortons gift cards), 

donated by Kelton Enterprises

 

Paula’s Donuts coupon, 

donated by Paula’s Donuts

 

Rolly Pollies of Western New York gift certificates, 
donated by Rolly Pollies of Western New York

 

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens gift card, 

donated by Salvatore’s Italian Gardens

 

            Six Flags Darien Lake 1-day admission, 

donated by Six Flags Darien Lake

 

Buffalo History Museum Family Membership & Maddie and Liam at the Museum book, 

donated by the Buffalo History Museum

 

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site admissions, 
donated by the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

 

WNY Book Arts Center Basic Membership, handmade notebook & greeting cards, 

donated by WNY Book Arts Center

 

 

Many may enter the Passport to Reading contest. A few will win prizes.

Every visitor can explore library collections, resources, and events, most of which are totally FREE—there’s something for everyone at the 
Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries!

Libraries are Profoundly Public

As the oldest cultural institution in Western New York, Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are reinforcing our nearly 200- year-old mission of open access – ensuring that we commit to remaining a pillar of intellectual freedom 
in this community for generations to come.