Readers, creatives, and learners of all ages can join us for a summer of art and creativity as we explore the ways art enriches our lives through our reading challenges on Beanstack. Preregistration opens on Beanstack starting May 19 and logging of activities and books begins June 7. Join us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party for all ages on Saturday, June 7.
Read the quick FAQ below to learn more about summer reading at PTPL.

Who can participate in summer reading?
-Our summer reading program is for all ages, from birth to adult!

When is the Summer Reading program?
-Summer Reading runs for 9 weeks from June 7 through August 9.

How much do I have to read?
-Different age levels have different goals for the summer
---Birth to Pre-K: 200 books, or about 3 books a day
---K to 2nd Grade: 1,400 minutes, or about 25 minutes a day
---3rd to 6th Grade: 1,800 minutes, or about 30 minutes a day
---7th to 12th Grade: 2,500 pages, or about 40 pages a day
---Adult Readers: The more the merrier!

How do I log my reading?
-Readers can join their age-specific reading challenges on the Beanstack app and log books on mobile devices or online. Paper trackers are also available by request.

Is there more than just reading?
-Yes! Look for activities and challenges in Beanstack that award badges and points for attending library programs and checking out community events. You can view library programs on our event calendar.

How do I win prizes?
-Youth Readers earn points by logging their reading and completing activities. A halfway prize is ready when they reach the halfway point goal. Readers who complete the challenge are entered to win an end-of-summer prize basket.
-Adult Readers earn a prize when they get a bingo and fill their bingo card. They also earn virtual tickets by completing activities and logging their reads. Tickets can be entered through Beanstack to win prizes, which will be drawn at the end of the summer.