The Anne West Lindsey District Library is pleased to offer Summer Reading Challenges
for all ages! Read books, log hours, win big!
To join the challenge and log your activity,
visit https://awlindsey.beanstack.com/reader365 or download the Beanstack app.
For a quick guide on how to use Beanstack, click here. For a more detailed guide on how to use Beanstack, including step-by-step instructions, click here, or call the library at 618-985-3298 for more help.
Quick Information
- This years Summer Reading theme is Read, Renew, Repeat
- Sign up week will start June 10th and continue throughout Summer Reading
- Summer Reading begins officially on June 17th, and so will prize pick up! You can’t get prizes earlier than June 17th. The logging period runs from early-June to the end of July.
- Challenges are available for Children (multiple challenges, based on age), Tweens, Teens, and Adults. Those aged 12 may choose to participate in both Tween and Teen reading programs, and those aged 18 may participate in Teen and Adult programs
- ALL SUMMER READING EVENTS FOR TEENS ARE LISTED BELOW:
Summer Reading Kick Off!
Summer Reading Kick Off! Come to the library June 17th, the early morning events from 10-12:30PM are for younger kids, and the evening events are for Adults and Teens. The evening events take place from 4-6:30PM on the back patio of the library. There will be many amazing activities offered for free! All ages welcome. [COMPLETE]
Teen Summer Programming
Humane Society Dog Adoption Event: Donate items to the foundation and get waived fines, meet/adopt some furry friends, and make some cute dog toys! June 29th 12PM-3:30PM. [COMPLETE]
Recycled Art Program: Make mason jar lanterns, paper mache mushrooms, or egg carton flowers. July 10th from 3:30PM-6:30PM – drop by within that time frame and craft with us! Sign up! [COMPLETE]
Goat Yoga: What’s better than yoga? Yoga with goats! We are partnering with Rent-A-Kid to make this event possible. July 22nd 2PM-3PM! Sign up! [COMPLETE]
Teen Prizes
Prizes for Summer Reading are won when you log your reading time on Beanstack. You get a new prize per hour read – read six hours, win all the items on the list. Grand prizes are earned by getting tickets, which go into a drawing at the end of July. You get tickets by reading and attending programs!
Summer Reading Prize List for Teens:
- Prize One: Your choice of stickers and AWL goodie bag
- Prize Two: a paper cactus and a paper succulent craft
- Prize Three: a plant journal and a plantable pen
- Prize Four: mini exercise kit: resistance bands or hand strengthener + exercise dice
- Prize Five: embroidery kit OR animal Lego set
- Prize Six: cushion mat for gardening, exercising, and more OR a water bottle
Grand Prize List for Teens:
- Grand Prize Read: $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card + A Book
- Grand Prize Renew: Exercise Equipment
- Grand Prize Repeat: Juniper Bonsai Tree
Email Trinity Roland at troland@awlindsey.com if you have any questions about Teen Summer Reading