Reading & Activities Program for Kids, Teens & Adults!
Reading & Activities Program for Kids, Teens & Adults!
For Kids & Teens (ages 0-17)
Parents! Looking for solutions this summer? Keep kids engaged over Summer Break with our FREE Summer Challenge program. Kids of all ages can win great prizes while sharpening their school skills in reading, science, art, math and critical thinking. Our theme this year is Discover the World, which you can do every day right at your local library. And it's all FREE!
Kids up to age 18 receive daily FREE meals at select library locations.
For Adults (ages 18+)
Summer Challenge isn't just for kids anymore. Adults have their own program, where they can win great prizes like cool swag from the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders, plus gift cards & items from our bookstores. Discover the World at your local library through engaging programs, art gallery exhibitions, fascinating lectures & more. And it’s all FREE!
How It Works:
Reading + Activities = Fun All Summer Long
To qualify for great prizes, kids, teens, & adults participate in age-customized activities (see below) and fun reading recommendations for every ability. Then track your reading & activities in our special log, and complete all three levels! Track your progress online through Beanstack and you will be automatically entered to win. You can also track your progress on a paper log, available at any Library District branch, then drop it off at any branch to be entered.
Two Ways to Track Your Progress!
Go to Beanstack: Create an Account or Sign in
All ages can use Beanstack to track their progress and qualify to win prizes! Simply click on Beanstack, opens a new window to get started. It is also available as an app for either iOS, opens a new window or Android, opens a new window. Complete all three levels on Beanstack and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win.
Printable Reading + Activities Log
You can also track your progress on our paper log, which is available at any of our libraries, OR you can print it at home:
Once the log is complete, turn it in at any Library District branch.
How to Win Awesome Prizes:
Receive a Book Buck – Just for signing up! Use it to redeem an item from your local library bookstore.
Every Eligible Participant – Receives additional prizes for each level completed.
Guaranteed Prize – Get a prize for each level you complete!
Drawing Prize – Winners are selected by random drawing in August 2025 from eligible completions.
Kids & Teens
Adults
Guaranteed Prize
Drawing Prize
Guaranteed Prize
Drawing Prize
Guaranteed Prize
Drawing Prize
Adults
Guaranteed Prize
Drawing Prize
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