UPDATE: The PT Summer Scavenger Hunt is ready for you! Explore the township in the sequential scavenger hunt through the month of July. The first clue is in Beanstack of you can go to ptlib.org/ab11 to get started.
A summer of adventure is here at the PT Library! Readers of all ages can participate in library programs and log their reading through Beanstack to earn prizes. Join us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party for all ages on Saturday, June 1! Preregistration is open on Beanstack starting May 15, and logging of activities and books begins June 1.
Read the quick FAQ below to learn more about summer reading at PTPL. We are also hosting a summer reading info session on May 23.
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 10 weeks from June 1 through August 10.
How much do I have to read?
-Different age levels have different goals for the summer
—Birth to PreK: 200 books, an average of 3 books a day
—K to 2nd Grade: 1500 minutes, an average of 25 minutes a day
—3rd to 6th Grade: 2500 minutes, an average of 40 minutes a day
—7th to 12th Grade: 3000 pages, an average of 45 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. 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.