2021 Summer Reading Challenge
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The Marinette County Public Libraries are challenging children, teens, and adults to collectively read 250,000 minutes this summer! Are you ready to read? 
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Getting Started |
Summer Reading Challenge (Ages 4 to Adult) |
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The Marinette County Public Libraries are hosting a County-wide Summer Reading Challenge from June 1, 2021 to August 30, 2021. Our goal is to collectively read 250,000 minutes.
Participation is free and open to the public. RegistrationRegistration is open now!
Readers with access to the Internet may register on the Beanstack website or download the Beanstack Tracker App for iDevices or Android. You will use this website or app to keep track of the minutes you read and the activities you complete. Readers without Internet access may contact your local branch library to register. You will use the "Reading and Activity Log" in the Summer Reading Challenge Activity Book to keep track of the minutes you read and the activities you complete. Logging MinutesThe goal of the Summer Reading Challenge is to encourage individuals and families to read this summer. You choose what you want to read (fiction or nonfiction books, graphic novels, magazines, or newspapers), where you want to read (in the house, in your yard, in the car), and when you want to read (anytime is the right time).
Keep track of the minutes you spend reading. When you share your reading minutes with the library, you will earn virtual raffle tickets and be entered in our Grand Prize Drawings at the end of the summer. Prizes will be given away at each local branch library. If you are using the Beanstack site, the library will be notified of your progress automatically. If you are keeping track on paper, please turn in your "Reading and Activity Log" to your home library by August 30, 2021. Do you need another copy of the "Reading and Activity Log?" Contact your local library to pick up a printed copy or print one at home. Printable: Reading and Activity Log |
When you register for the Summer Reading Challenge, you will receive a Summer Reading Challenge Activity Book and folder with handouts to complete the crafts and activities from your local branch library. The Activity Book contains puzzles, brain teasers, recipes, and activities for a variety of abilities.
Need an extra copy? Download a copy of the Summer Reading Challenge Activity Book: Printable: 11" x 17" Edition Printable: 8.5" x 11" Edition Need a clue for one of the puzzles or brain teasers? Find answers in the Answer Key. Summer Itsy Bitsy Reading Challenge (Ages Birth to 3)The Summer Itsy Bitsy Kit contains an activity booklet and supplies for a caregiver to assemble and use along with the activities in the booklet.
Need an extra copy? Download a copy of the Summer Reading Challenge Activity Book: Printable: 8.5" x 14" Edition Printable: 8.5" x 11" Edition Books logged during the Summer Itsy Bitsy Reading Challenge are part of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. If you are using Beanstack, select the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. If you are already part of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, please contact the Children's Department at the Stephenson Public Library at 715-732-7570 to assist you in logging your previous books. Virtual ProgramsThe Marinette County Public Libraries will host virtual events this summer. Join us for some fun!
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What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is a website and App that will help you and your family participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. Use it to:
- Log the minutes you and your family members read for the Summer Reading Challenge.
- Access and track the extra Summer Reading Challenge activities (including, writing/drawing book reviews and completing challenges in the Activty Book).
- Keep a list of the books you read this summer.
- Participate in future reading challenges sponsored by the Marinette County Public Libraries.
