reading challenges
track your reading
Beanstack is our website and app for reading tracking and reading challenges. You can create an account in Beanstack at anytime to start tracking your reading and participate in our reading challenges! It is available 24/7 through your computer or mobile device. It includes book and activity logging, badges and registration for all members of the family under one account. Simply register one time to participate in library-sponsored reading programs and activities all year round!
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1000 books before kindergarten
reading program for 0-5 year olds
The concept is simple; the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your baby, toddler, or preschooler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your little one starts kindergarten. This program promotes reading readiness, a love of reading, and a great opportunity for bonding that will create life-long memories for both of you.
Earn badges and prizes for every 100 books read!
Download a paper log, information sheet, and sticker tracker, or stop into the library to pick one up!
100 books before graduation
reading program for high schoolers
Read 100 books before graduation, log your reading in Beanstack, and earn badges, buttons, and prizes! Every 10 books earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing for a smartwatch. A new winner is drawn at the end of every school year and your entries roll over to the next year until you graduate
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cabin fever
winter reading program for all ages
Thanks for another great year of winter reading!
Check back in December of 2026 for information about Cabin Fever 2027.
Plant a Seed, Read
all ages summer reading 2026
Plant a Seed, Read this summer!
Read 15 hours to complete the challenge and earn your choice of Completion Prize. Each hour and activity you log earns you badges and tickets to put in for prize drawings. Read past the 15 hours for more chances to win.
What Counts as Reading?
Read whatever you want! This includes books, magazines, ebooks, audiobooks, books you read to someone, books someone reads to you, and more!
Activities
Help restock W.H.I.P. (Washington Helps Its People)!
W.H.I.P. is a volunteer organization that provides food for people in the 61571 area code. For more information about items they need, click on the individual activity badges.
Participate in our Herbert the Gnome’s Gardening Scavenger Hunt to earn extra tickets! Find all 10 pieces of gardening equipment around town to earn your completion button. For more information and to get started, check out our website under Reading Challenges.
Programs & Events
Be sure to check out our Facebook page and website for our calendar of events. Each week, we will have a different themed button for those who attend a program. Collect them all!
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