Our summer reading program begins on Tuesday, June 1st, runs for 7 weeks, and 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!
This year, we want to celebrate North Manchester and all the wonderful places that make this town home! Many summer reading events will take place at some of the popular places around town, and several of the prizes are donated by or purchased from some of our favorite local businesses! We ❤ this town, and we want to spend the summer celebrating it.. with YOU!
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!
This year, we want to celebrate North Manchester and all the wonderful places that make this town home! Many summer reading events will take place at some of the popular places around town, and several of the prizes are donated by or purchased from some of our favorite local businesses! We ❤ this town, and we want to spend the summer celebrating it.. with YOU!
KID'S SUMMER READING - PAPER |
KID'S SUMMER READING - ONLINE |
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HOW TO SIGN UP: Summer Reading begins Tuesday, June 1st! Come into the library on opening day, or any time after, and sign up at the children's circulation desk.
PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS: Kids will receive a fun coloring page tracker to keep track of their hours spent reading. They will color in hearts for each 15 minutes read (0 - 7 years), or 30 minutes read (8-12 years), and two hours of reading (0 - 7 years) or four hours (8 - 12 years) wins them a cool section prize! As kids read, they'll also be able to earn Grand Prize tickets to try to win one of our grand prize packages! |
HOW TO SIGN UP: Summer Reading begins Tuesday, June 1st, so be sure you've got the Beanstack app downloaded before that day, 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 minutes and hours read, and and every two hours (0 - 7 years) or 4 hours (8 - 12 years) of reading wins them a cool section prize. 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 – 7 year old's will read 2 hours for each prize for a total of 8 hours read in order to complete Summer Reading and win all 4 prizes. 8 – 12 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.
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 8 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 8 hours (0 - 7 years) or 16 hours (8 - 12 years). If using a paper tracker, they will receive a grand prize ticket for each hour read past 8/16 hours. The more reading they do... the more tickets they earn!
Q. What’s the last day for getting prizes?
A. Summer Reading ends July 23 and 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 – 7 year old's will read 2 hours for each prize for a total of 8 hours read in order to complete Summer Reading and win all 4 prizes. 8 – 12 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.
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 8 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 8 hours (0 - 7 years) or 16 hours (8 - 12 years). If using a paper tracker, they will receive a grand prize ticket for each hour read past 8/16 hours. The more reading they do... the more tickets they earn!
Q. What’s the last day for getting prizes?
A. Summer Reading ends July 23 and is the last day to collect prizes.
2021 Summer Reading Prizes!
SECTION PRIZES
Candy (from Manchester Marketplace)
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Jumbo Sticky Hand
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Bath Bombs (from Manchester Soap Company)
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I ❤ North Manchester Shirts (from Hot off the Press)
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2021 Grand Prize Bundles
Fidget Pack (Magnetic Sticks; Texturodos; Space Ball)
Art Pack (Sand Art; Magic Marker Brush Tip; Paint Your Own Squishy)
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Baking Pack (Baking set including silicon muffin wrappers, measuring spoons, whisk, spatula, apron, and rolling pin; Funfetti Cake Mix; Funfetti Frosting)
Bath Bundle (From Manchester Soap Company - Cherry Almond Bar Soap, Foaming Soap, Bath Bombs, and Lotion; a soap deck; lip balms.)
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2019 Summer Reading Gallery
Thanks to all our wonderful patrons who participated in our 2019 Books & Blocks themed program! We had so much fun and we hope you did too! Thanks for the wonderful memories!
