Bethalto Public Library

Summer Reading Challenge

2023 Summer Reading Challenge

Join our Summer Reading Challenge today. Read books, win prizes.

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The Summer Reading Challenge will run from May 23rd – July 30th, 2023.

 

How the Challenge Works

        Ages 0-15  

  1. Read and log your minutes starting May 23rd. You will be able to participate online with Beanstack or with paper reading logs.
  2. After logging 60 minutes, see a new badge appear in color on Beanstack, or turn in one paper reading log at the library.
  3. Each badge/log earns you a Ticket for the Final Prize Drawings. In Beanstack assign your Tickets to the prizes you wish to be entered for. On the paper reading logs circle the prizes you wish to be entered for.
  4. Complete 10 badges/logs for a total of 600 minutes to be eligible for the Final Prize Drawings.
  5. Keep reading and logging minutes for more Tickets!

 

        Ages 16-Adult

  1. Read and log your titles starting May 23rd. You will be able to participate online with Beanstack or with paper reading logs.
  2. After logging each title, see a new badge appear in color on Beanstack, or turn in one paper reading log at the library.
  3. Each badge/log earns you a Ticket for the Final Prize Drawings. In Beanstack assign your Tickets to the prizes you wish to be entered for. On the paper reading logs circle the prizes you wish to be entered for.
  4. Complete 4 badges/logs to be eligible for the Final Prize Drawings.
  5. Keep reading and logging titles for more Tickets!

       

        Final Prize Drawings will be held by August 4th, 2023. Winners will be contacted.

 

Getting Started

        Beanstack Account

  • Use the Beanstack App on your phone or other mobile device to create, sign in, and manage your account. (apple | android)
  • Alternatively, visit our Beanstack website. Click the “register” button if you need to create an account, or click the “sign in” button to access your existing account.
  • Within one account, you can set up, manage reader profiles, and log reading for all of your family members!
  • We are also excited to hear about your progress in the challenge. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram with #bethaltoreads2023.

 

Getting a Paper Reading Log

        If you prefer to participate with paper reading logs, you can ask for them at the Library, or you can print them from the buttons below.

                Ages 0-15                            Ages 16-Adult

 

Contact Us

If you have trouble setting up or accessing your account, or have any other questions, please contact us at 618-377-8141, or stop by the Library.

Introducing Beanstack!

Beanstack is an app and online program that logs your reading and streamlines the prize drawing process. Simply register yourself and/or family members and start reading.

REGISTER

Click here to view all the Final Prize Ticket

Drawings.

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