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JUNE 1ST - JULY 27TH

ONCE UPON A SUMMER READING

Get ready for a magical, fantastical Summer!  Our theme this year is Once Upon a Summer Reading and we're going to explore fairy tales and mythical creatures, tales of fantasy and magic with special events all summer long!

Patrons of all ages will enjoy reading or listening to books (any kind you want!) all summer long through one of our three reading programs, all while winning some fabulous prizes! Children will also have the option to join the House competition and to earn points for their Houses by Attending (library programs), Borrowing (from special collections), Giving Back (helping out the library and their community), and Activity (daily math challenges, Firefly voting, crafting, etc.). 

The Library is the place to be in 2023!

KID'S SUMMER READING - PAPER

KID'S SUMMER READING - BEANSTACK

HOW TO SIGN UP: Once the reading program begins in the summer, participants can come into the library 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. (Please note: Patrons using paper trackers are not eligible to win a grand prize. Grand prize winners must participate on Beanstack.)  
  • ​0-5 year olds - Read 3 hours to earn each individual prize
  • 6-9 year olds - Read 4 hours to earn each individual prize.  
  • 10-12 year olds read 5 hours to earn each individual prize
HOW TO SIGN UP: Once the reading program begins in the summer, participants can sign up via the FREE Beanstack app.  Be sure you've got the Beanstack app downloaded on your phone beforehand, so you'll be ready to go!  
  • If You Are Signing Up On Your Smart Device: Download the Beanstack Tracker app from your app store. Simply search for North Manchester Public Library then follow the sign in steps to begin! You can sign up yourself or your family members. Once Summer Reading starts, the NMPL Summer Reading program will appear on your app home page.
  • If You Are Signing Up On Your Desktop: On June 1st, visit the NMPL Beanstack Website and simply follow the sign in steps to begin! You can sign up yourself or your family members. Once Summer Reading starts, the NMPL Summer Reading program will appear on your app home page​
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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 five hours (10 - 12 years) 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 – 5 year old's will read 3 hours for each prize, 6 – 9 year old's will read 4 hours for each prize, and 10-12 year olds read 5 hours to earn each prize. We are flexible.  If a younger child wants a bigger challenge and would like to go for reading more hours, then that's totally fine!  If an older child is a struggling reader and needs to read less, 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.  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 27th) is the last day to collect prizes.  

SECTION PRIZES

As kids complete each section of the reading program, they'll be rewarded with some truly fantastic prizes!
SECTION 1 PRIZE - CANDY
If Hansel and Gretel had this delicious treat, maybe they would have left the witch's cottage alone!
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SECTION 3 PRIZE - DRAGON BATH BOMB
Even dragons need to rest and unwind after a hard day's work of guarding their golden hoard!
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SECTION 2 PRIZE - ELF EARS
Legolas who? You're the only elf in these woods!
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SECTION 4 PRIZE - T-SHIRT
Show everyone you're the most magical reader around with this fabulous shirt!
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GRAND PRIZE PACKAGES

As you read, you'll earn tickets to apply towards winning one of our amazing grand prize packages! 
Dinosaur Prize Pack
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Paw Patrol & PJ Mask Pack
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Unicorn Pack
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Smart Fridge
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Superhero Pack
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Narwhal Prize Pack
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Toy Story Pack
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Black Adam Pack
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Karma Pack
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Ada Twist Pack
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SUMMER READING SPLASH PARTY

This year we are hosting a Summer Reading Splash at the Strauss Peabody Aquatic Center for the first 100 kids who complete the NMPL Summer Reading program!

The Summer Reading Splash will be held Saturday, August 19 from 5:30 – 6:30pm.

The library has booked the therapy pool with slide, the lap pool and the outdoor splash pad for children to enjoy. All ages – even little ones – will be able to enjoy this event! Lifeguards will be on duty.

All children MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The pools, steam room, sauna, and whirlpool will be available for adults to enjoy but they must be responsible for their children during that time.  

Capacity is limited so no more than one adult per child. Multiple children in the same family may be accompanied by only one parent but two parents are also allowed.

Remember, only the first 100 children to complete Summer Reading will receive a pass for this event so once the program begins... START READING!

2022 Summer Reading Gallery

Thanks to all our wonderful patrons who participated in our 2022 Marvel-Ous Summer Reading Program! We had a BLAST celebrating your SUPER selves with all kinds of fun programming and events, and we hope you did too! Thanks for the wonderful memories!​

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WHAT OUR PATRONS ARE SAYING
​"Fantastic programming for all ages, staff that remember patrons' names and interests, a wide range of books, movies, music, and periodicals. The NMPL is definitely at the heart of the community."

​"Amazing resource for this small community! The mobile hot spots you can check out make those long summer drives great for everyone's high tech gadgets!"

"It is unusual for a town of our size to have a library of this caliber! The children's department is second to NONE! Couldn't be more proud!"

"I love that kids are allowed to be kids in their section of the library! Fun memories = children who will love books forever, Keep up the awesome work!"

"One of the best small town libraries in the country."

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  • ABOUT
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    • THE NIGHT MARKET
    • CALENDAR & PROGRAMMING
    • KIDS >
      • WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
      • KID'S PROGRAMMING
      • SUMMER READING
    • TEENS >
      • TEEN PROGRAMS
      • SUMMER READING
    • ADULTS >
      • ADULT PROGRAMS
      • SUMMER READING
    • NEWSLETTER
    • TEXT ALERTS
    • WINTER READING PROGRAM
  • SERVICES
    • BLOCHER COMMUNITY ROOM
    • THE COMMUNITY PANTRY
    • COMPUTER LAB, 3D PRINTER & CONVERSION STATION
    • MOBILE PRINTING
    • CURBSIDE PICK UP
    • FLAT PLAYGROUND
    • GENEALOGY SERVICES
    • HOMEBOUND SERVICES
    • INDIANA STATE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS & SERVICES
    • INSPIRE
    • E-LIBRARIES
    • LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
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    • SEED LIBRARY
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    • FRIENDS OF NMPL >
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      • BECOME A FOL MEMBER
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