Reading Programs

Spring Reading Programs 2020
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!
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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.
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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

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The Children’s Spring Into Reading Program for ages 5-12 is available February 1 through April 30. Put some spring in your step and get reading! Log your minutes, complete these fun at-home activities, and you’ll win a prize and be entered into a raffle for a Super Reading Bag filled with books, a Barnes & Noble gift certificate and more.  Ready, set, bloom! 
1000 Books Before Kindergarten

It's never too early to start your little one on the road to reading! The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program 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.
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Teens

10 to Try Spring Reading Challenge
The Teen 10 to Try Spring Reading Challenge for ages 13-18 is available from February 1 through April 30. This challenge asks you to read a book, webcomic, graphic novel, or manga, or listen to an audiobook in each of the 10 categories. Complete all 10 Activity Badges to earn an entry for our Teen Grand Prize Drawing. The Teen Grand Prize Drawing includes a Barnes & Noble Gift Card.
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Adults

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The Spring Into Reading: Adult Reading Challenge is available from February 1 to April 30. This challenge for adults can be completed through our Beanstack app. Complete each monthly challenge to earn a prize at the end of the month. Each monthly challenge will feature different book genres, secret codes, and creative activities.
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