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Summer Reading Challenge

June 1–July 31, 2024

Our Summer Reading Challenge is open to readers of all ages and abilities. Participants can read or listen to books from any source, including the library’s collections. Be sure to count library storytimes and listening to audiobooks during summer vacations.

To participate in our summer reading challenge, you can create an individual or family account and track your progress online using the Beanstack website or Beanstack mobile app. Alternatively, you can track your progress using the printable reading logs linked below. Reading logs are also available at the library.

To collect free gifts and earn grand prize drawing entries, all reading needs to be recorded in Beanstack or submitted to the library on a paper reading log by July 31, 2024. Gifts and prizes must be picked up by August 31, 2024.

Age Groups

Kids

Ages: Birth–11
Challenge: 6 hours

Track: Online | Mobile App | Printable | Printable español

Once completed, you will be eligible for a free book, a certificate for one free hour of play at Main Event, a certificate for one free round of mini golf at Funway and a grand prize drawing entry. You can also earn a small gift and a grand prize drawing entry for each additional 6 hours of reading that you complete. Only Warrenville Library cardholders are eligible to receive grand prizes.

Grand Prizes Ages
Adventure Bundle: Spin & Learn Flashlight and a crinkle book Birth–Age 2
Balance bike Ages 2–4
Play Bundle: Busy board and water-reveal drawing pads Ages 2–4
Adventure Bundle: Stepping stones and stomp rocket Ages 5–7
STEAM Bundle: Talking microscope and Coding Critters Ages 5–7
Play Bundle: Lite Brite and Foil Fun animals kit Ages 5–7
Razor Scooter Ages 8–11
Play Bundle: Squishmallow and comic book making kit Ages 8–11
STEAM Bundle: Gravity Maze and LEGO Gear Bot Ages 8–11
Main Event Party Package: Bowling, Arcade, Laser Tag and Main Event swag Ages 7–17
$25 Warrenville Park District gift card (2 prizes) Birth–Age 17

Teens

Ages: 12–17
Challenge: 6 hours

Track: Online | Mobile App | Printable

Once completed, you will be eligible for a free book, a certificate for one free hour of play at Main Event, a certificate for one free round of mini golf at Funway and a grand prize drawing entry. You can also earn a small gift and a grand prize drawing entry for each additional 6 hours of reading that you complete. Only Warrenville Library cardholders are eligible to receive grand prizes.

Grand Prizes
Nintendo Switch Joy Con Set
$25 Target gift card and a Starbucks cup
Exit Secret Lab Board Game and a Starbucks cup
LEGO Flower Set and a Starbucks cup
Main Event Party Package: Bowling, Arcade, Laser Tag and Main Event swag
$25 Warrenville Park District gift card (2 prizes)

Adults

Ages: 18 and up
Challenge: 10 hours

Track: Online | Mobile App | Printable

Once completed, you will be eligible for a free gift and a grand prize drawing entry. You can also earn a grand prize drawing entry for each additional 10 hours of reading that you complete. Only Warrenville Library cardholders are eligible to receive grand prizes.

Grand Prizes
Starbucks Bundle: Large cup and $15 gift card
Home Adventure Bundle: Stanley Wine Tumbler and crochet kit
Wilderness Adventure Bundle: Stanley Camping Tumbler and camping supplies

Warrenville Adventure Bundle: Stanley Cup and local gift cards and coupons

Courtyard Banquets all-you-can-eat brunch certificates (4 prizes, each good for 2 people)

Ace Hardware Bundle 1: Bissel Vacuum Cleaner and $25 gift card

Ace Hardware Bundle 2: Robo Vacuum Cleaner and $50 gift card

Rock Bottom Bundle: Growler glass jug, Growler fill voucher, Growler cooler bag, Rock Bottom pint glass, $50 Rock Bottom gift certificate (Ages 21 and up)

Quick Guides

How can I participate?

To participate in our summer reading challenge, you can create an individual or family account and track your progress online using the Beanstack website or Beanstack mobile app. Alternatively, track your progress using the printable reading logs provided for each age group.

How do I use the Beanstack mobile app?

  1. Download the Beanstack mobile app.
  2. If using the app for the first time, click "Let's Go!"
  3. Select "School, Library, or Bookstore.
  4. Click "Find a Site" and search for the Warrenville Public Library.

Once you find our site, sign in or follow the registration prompts to set up your account.

How do I log my reading on Beanstack?