Our summer reading program is a great way to get kids excited about reading!
Kids of all ages will enjoy reading whatever books they want at their own pace and winning some great prizes along the way.
We have two ways for kids to get involved - either through printed trackers or our online app!
Kids of all ages will enjoy reading whatever books they want at their own pace and winning some great prizes along the way.
We have two ways for kids to get involved - either through printed trackers or our online app!
KID'S SUMMER READING - PAPER |
KID'S SUMMER READING - BEANSTACK |
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HOW TO SIGN UP: Come into the library on Wednesday, June 1st, or any time in the 8 weeks after, and sign up at the children's circulation desk. Once you sign up, you will receive some summer swag, and you'll get to spin our prize wheel to win your first awesome prize! Now you're all signed up and it's time to start reading!
PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS: Kids will receive a fun coloring page tracker to keep track of their hours spent reading. As kids read, they'll also be able to earn Grand Prize tickets to try to win one of our grand prize packages!
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HOW TO SIGN UP: You'll be able to sign up via the FREE Beanstack app on Wednesday June 1st. Be sure you've got the Beanstack app downloaded on your phone beforehand, so you'll be ready to go!
PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS: Kids will love our interactive summer reading app! They will use the app to track their hours of reading, and every three hours (0 - 5 years), four hours (6 - 9) or 5 hours (10 - 12 years) wins them a cool section prize. They will also get to earn fun badges by participating in extra challenges and earn tickets to enter in a drawing for a grand prize item! They will also get to earn fun badges by participating in special reading challenge, and the chance to earn Grand Prize tickets to try to win one of our grand prize packages! |
Children's Summer Reading FAQ
Q. What ages are able to participate?
A. Ages 0 – 12 are able to participate in the Children’s program, but we're always happy to make exceptions for older kids who want to participate in the Children's Program! (Please note that Beanstack locks in by age. If they want to read outside of their age bracket, they will need to choose the paper trackers instead of virtual.)
Q. Do different ages have different challenges?
A. Yes! 0 – 5 year old's will read 3 hours for each prize for a total of 12 hours read in order to complete Summer Reading and win all 4 prizes. 6 – 9 year old's will read 4 hours for each prize for a total of 16 hours read in order to complete Summer Reading and win all 4 prizes. 10-12 year olds read 5 hours to earn each prize. They read 20 hours total to earn all 4 prizes.
We are flexible. If a younger child wants a bigger challenge and would like to go for 16 hours, then that's totally fine! If an older child is a struggling reader and can only manage 12 hours, that's okay!
Q. What do we do if a child loses their paper tracker?
A. Come to the children's desk and we'll help you sort it out!
Q. Can my child read books that aren’t in the library? Can they participate without a library card?
A. Absolutely!
Q. What do the badges do?
A. Badges are virtual rewards that readers earn in Beanstack - it's just a fun way to keep motivated on your reading journey!
Q. Can a child go through Summer Reading multiple times?
A. Yes! On Beanstack they will continue to earn badges and grand prize tickets for each hour read past 12 hours (0 - 5 years), 16 hours (6 - 9 years), or 20 hours (10-12). The more reading they do... the more tickets they earn!
Q. What’s the last day for getting prizes?
A. The final day of Summer Reading (July 31st) is the last day to collect prizes.
A. Ages 0 – 12 are able to participate in the Children’s program, but we're always happy to make exceptions for older kids who want to participate in the Children's Program! (Please note that Beanstack locks in by age. If they want to read outside of their age bracket, they will need to choose the paper trackers instead of virtual.)
Q. Do different ages have different challenges?
A. Yes! 0 – 5 year old's will read 3 hours for each prize for a total of 12 hours read in order to complete Summer Reading and win all 4 prizes. 6 – 9 year old's will read 4 hours for each prize for a total of 16 hours read in order to complete Summer Reading and win all 4 prizes. 10-12 year olds read 5 hours to earn each prize. They read 20 hours total to earn all 4 prizes.
We are flexible. If a younger child wants a bigger challenge and would like to go for 16 hours, then that's totally fine! If an older child is a struggling reader and can only manage 12 hours, that's okay!
Q. What do we do if a child loses their paper tracker?
A. Come to the children's desk and we'll help you sort it out!
Q. Can my child read books that aren’t in the library? Can they participate without a library card?
A. Absolutely!
Q. What do the badges do?
A. Badges are virtual rewards that readers earn in Beanstack - it's just a fun way to keep motivated on your reading journey!
Q. Can a child go through Summer Reading multiple times?
A. Yes! On Beanstack they will continue to earn badges and grand prize tickets for each hour read past 12 hours (0 - 5 years), 16 hours (6 - 9 years), or 20 hours (10-12). The more reading they do... the more tickets they earn!
Q. What’s the last day for getting prizes?
A. The final day of Summer Reading (July 31st) is the last day to collect prizes.
MARVEL-OUS SUMMER READING PRIZES
Section 1 - Superhero Slap Bracelet
Slap it on and start saving the world! SUPERHERO POWERS... ACTIVATED!
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Section 2 - Inflatable Superhero Bat
Show off your super strength by knocking balls WAY out of the park with this awesome bat! BIFF! POW! BOOM!
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Section 3 - Superhero Backpack and Neon Punch Balloon
Carry all your top secret gadgets in this cool backpack, then practice your martial art skills on a neon punch balloon!
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Section 4 - Marvel-ous Summer Reading T-Shirt
Every superhero needs a fabulous costume, and this Summer Reading T-shirt is the perfect thing to throw on before your next mission!
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GRAND PRIZES
Hulk Gloves
Rock Painting & Decorating Kit
Spider-Man Lego Set
Iron Man Pop It
Spider-Man Pop It
2021 Summer Reading Gallery
Thanks to all our wonderful patrons who participated in our 2021 We ❤ North Manchester themed program! We had so much fun celebrating North Manchester at all kinds of fun programming events, and we hope you did too! Thanks for the wonderful memories!
