Pre-Readers (Ages 2-5) & Independent Readers (Ages 6-11) Challenges

1. Starting May 28th, you can begin logging your reading, either online with Beanstack or with a paper reading log. See instructions below for information on these options.
2. Your challenge is to read for at least 20 minutes a day for 30 days. The 30 days do not have to be in a row, and you can also break your 20 minutes into smaller sessions during the day! For example, read 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes before bed.
3. Log the days you read on Beanstack and see your badges appear in color, or mark off a circle on your paper log as you progress.
4. For every 6 days worth of reading, you earn a chance to spin our Prize Wheel! You can either redeem your reward at the Youth Desk as you earn them one at a time or all at once after you finish the whole challenge.
5. Once you complete 30 days of reading, visit the Youth Desk to pick up your Free Book and enter your name in the Grand Prize Drawing!
6. You can keep reading & logging on Beanstack or request an additional paper log at the Youth Desk to keep up the fun throughout the Summer.
7. All reading must be logged on Beanstack by July 31 to be eligible for prizes and entries!

Baby & Parent Challenge

1. Starting May 28th, you can begin logging your reading, either online with Beanstack or with a paper reading log. See instructions below for information on these options.
2. Your challenge is to read at least 1 book to your child a day for 30 days. The 30 days do not have to be in a row!
3. Log the days you read on Beanstack and see your badges appear in color, or mark off a circle on your paper log as you progress.
4. Once you finish, visit the Youth Desk to pick up your Free Book, your coupon to visit the Edwardsville Children's Museum, and enter the Grand Prize Drawing!
5. You can keep reading & logging on Beanstack or request an additional paper log at the Youth Desk to keep up the fun throughout the Summer.
6. All reading must be logged on Beanstack by July 31 to be eligible for prizes and entries!

Grand Prize Drawing

• The Grand Prize for both Pre-Readers (Ages 2-5) and Independent Readers (Ages 6-11) is a $100 Happy Up Toy Store Shopping Spree!
• The Grand Prize for Babies & Parents is a $100 Happy Up Toy Store Shopping Spree OR a 1-Year Edwardsville Children's Museum Membership!
• $25 Happy Up gift certificates will also be given away as runner-up prizes.
• The Drawing will take place in August and all winners will be notified by phone.

Getting Started on Beanstack

Beanstack Account

• Visit our Beanstack website. Click the "register" button if you need to create an account, or click the "sign in" button to access your existing account.
• Alternatively, use the Beanstack Tracker App on your phone or other mobile device (apple | android) to create, sign in, and manage your account.
• Within one account, you can set up and manage reader profiles for all of your family members!

Getting a Paper Reading Log

If you would prefer to participate with paper logs than online, you can ask for one at the Youth Desk. Bring in your log to the Youth Desk when you visit to redeem your prizes.

Only books read between May 28 & July 31, 2025 count toward the challenge.

Summer Slide

Having fun while engaging in educational activities outside of school can help to build reading confidence, develop a love for lifelong learning, and more! Learn about the importance of reading during the summer. Information provided by iREAD.