Reading Programs

Beanstack

Beanstack is a free online service that offers an innovative new way to connect children and their families with books and educational reading activities that match each person’s interests, age, and reading level. It also includes book and activity logging, badges, and registration for all members of the family under one account. Simply register one time to participate in library sponsored reading programs and activities all year round!

How Do I Start?

To get the most out of your reading experience, we recommend that you create a Beanstack account. Parents can also create accounts for their children. In Beanstack, you can view the available activities, enter the books you have read, write book reviews and more. You will receive prizes as you progress and be entered into drawings at the end of the program.

To register, visit the Beanstack website or login through the app. Beanstack app available for iOS and Android

Beanstack will automatically direct you to the appropriate activities based on your age.  There are five age groups: preschool, children, tween, teens, and adult.  In order to be contacted about prizes and drawings, please include an email address and telephone number as part of your Beanstack profile.  

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Children

2023 Summer Reading Children

Children's Summer Reading 2023, for kids age 5-8, is open June 5 to July 29. Log the minutes you read to earn badges and rewards. Visit the children's desk at the library to collect your prizes after earning your rewards at 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours read. At 24 hours read, you will be entered into a raffle for the Grand Prize, which includes a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, books, and more!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Opens in new window

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program for ages 0-5 is an ongoing program that encourages you to spend time sharing books with your little ones while building critical early literacy skills before he or she starts school. Earn badges along the way to a special completion prize. Start your child’s journey today. It's never too early to start your little one on the road to reading!  

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Tweens

2023 Summer Reading Tween

Tween Summer Reading 2023, for tweens age 9-12, is open June 5 to July 29. Log the minutes you read to earn badges and rewards. Visit the children's desk at the library to collect your prizes after earning your rewards at 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours read. At 24 hours read, you will be entered into a raffle for the Grand Prize, which includes a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, books, and more!

100 Books Before High School

The 100 Books Before High School program for tweens is an ongoing program with the goal of reading 100 books before finishing 8th grade. Log your reading in Beanstack, and earn a new set of badges! Every 20 books read, come into the library for a prize. Please collect any prizes at least 30 minutes before the library closes. After finishing the challenge, you will receive a grand prize.

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Teens

2023 Summer Reading Teen

Teen Summer Reading 2023, for teens age 13-18, is open June 5 to July 29. Log the minutes you read to earn badges and rewards. Visit the children's desk at the library to collect your prizes after earning your rewards at 12 and 24 hours read. At 24 hours read, you will be entered into a raffle for the Grand Prize, which includes a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, books, and more!

Teen 100 Books Before Graduation

100 Books Before Graduation, for teens age 13-18, is an ongoing reading program. Log books read in Beanstack to earn a new set of badges. Every 10 books read, come to the library for a prize. After finishing the challenge, you will receive a completion prize.

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Adults

2023 Summer Reading Adult

Let's get All Together Now and read 500 books as a community this summer!  Adult Summer Reading 2023, for adults age 18+, is open June 5 to July 29. Log your reading in Beanstack to contribute to this community goal. Prizes will be awarded every 2 weeks to a reader selected via random drawing and a grand prize winner will be drawn at the end of the summer.