Reading Challenges

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Register for Reading Challenges through Beanstack

Beanstack is a tool for facilitating reading programs in our 19 libraries.  It’s easy and fun for the whole family. Participate as little or as much as you’d like. Our intention is to encourage a culture of reading through a variety of reading challenges. 

Check out our current challenges below. If you would like to get started, click on this link to our Beanstack page.


Banner with text: Be a Reading Machine Winter Reading Challenge

Be a Reading Machine

Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge themselves to become reading machines this winter. As you reflect on the past year and set new reading goals, log your reading minutes to earn badges on your virtual bingo card! For logging your minutes read, you will earn fun, new badges, and don’t forget to earn bingo!

January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025


Banner with text: Bundle Up with Books Reading Challenge

Bundle up with Books

Cozy up with a book in your favorite nook! Log your reading to earn wintry badges throughout the challenge.

December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025


Banner with text: Your Next Chapter Reading Challenge

Your Next Chapter

Welcome to 2025, your next chapter! In this new year, challenge yourself to go on new adventures, experience different perspectives, and deepen your love of reading. This is your year!

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025


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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (Ongoing)

Read 1,000 books before your child starts Kindergarten and track your progress using Beanstack.

  1. Register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten by clicking here.
  2. Track the amount of books you read. Repeat titles count!
    • Note: in Beanstack, log reading by logging books
  3. For every 100 books you read, earn a sticker and a free book prize .
  4. Complete the challenge by reading 1,000 books. Visit your local branch to get a completion certificate.

Want to keep track of your reading progress on a paper then log your activity online? Click here to print a paper log.

Looking for book suggestions? Start with this booklist: Books Your Child Should Hear Before Kindergarten


See our Beanstack page for more Challenges!