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 for all programs, visit the Beanstack website or login through the app and choose which program you'd like to sign up for. The Beanstack app is 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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Ongoing Programs

Children

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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. Kids collect prizes at the youth desk for every 100 books read. Start your child’s journey today. It's never too early to start your little one on the road to reading!  

500 Books Before Middle School

The 500 Books Before Middle School program for children in grades K-5 is an ongoing program designed to ignite a lifelong passion for reading in elementary-age students. From kindergarten through fifth grade, kids can dive into a world of adventures and knowledge as they read 500 books of their choice to become independent readers. Read and collect prizes for every 50 books read.

Tweens

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100 Books Before High School

The 100 Books Before High School program, for tweens in grades 6-8, 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.

Teens

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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.