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"Bundle Up With Books" above a cabin in a wintery scene.

Winter Reading Challenge

Challenge: 8 hours
When: January 1–February 28, 2025
Ages: All ages

Track: Online | Mobile App | Printable Reading Log

We’re challenging everyone to read at least 8 hours during the winter months. Our Winter 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. Attendance at library storytimes and book discussions counts toward the challenge. 

Gifts & Prizes

You will receive a free gift and a grand prize drawing entry when you complete the challenge. Earn a bonus grand prize drawing entry for each additional 8 hours of reading. All reading must be recorded in Beanstack or submitted to the library on a paper reading log by February 28, 2025 to be eligible. Gifts and prizes must be picked up by March 14, 2025. Only Warrenville Library cardholders are eligible to receive grand prizes.

Grand Prize Drawings

COMING SOON!

Quick Guide

To participate in our Winter 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 a printable reading log. Reading logs are also available at the library.

How do I use the Beanstack mobile app?

  1. Download the Beanstack mobile app.
  2. If you are a first time user, 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?