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Summer Reading Adventure:
Level Up at your Library

Saturday, June 1 - Wednesday, July 31

Complete activities and win prizes! All activities are repeatable! 

How to participate

  1. Register online OR pick up a log at any APLD location, including the Bookmobile. If you've never used Beanstack before, you can create an account now! 

  2. Complete 30 activities and you’ve completed our summer reading adventure! All activities are repeatable!

    • Read/listen for 20 minutes
    • Read/listen to a how-to book
    • Read/listen outside
    • Read/listen to a book about a game, gaming, or coding
    • Play/watch a videogame, board game, or card game
    • Play/watch a sport
    • Download free content from Freegal, Libby, or Hoopla
    • Create your own game
    • Try a word search or crossword puzzle
    • Make or try a jigsaw puzzle
    • Explore our collection of Launchpads
    • Explore the new items in APLD’s Library of Things
    • Explore our CreativeBug database
    • Explore something from a new perspective
    • Attend a library program
    • Visit an APLD library location or website
    • Learn about free Museum Adventure passes and Explore
    • More Illinois
    • Learn a new skill
    • Improve a skill you already have
    • Take or draw a picture of a multi-level building

Log your activities on the Beanstack Tracker app

    Download the app for easier access!

  • Google Play

  • App Store

-OR- 

Download the log

Pick up your prizes!

After you have logged your activity points into Beanstack or completed your log,  come into any of the library locations, including the Bookmobile, to collect your prize! Prizes can be redeemed starting  June 1 at 9 a.m. 

Join us!

Summer Reading Programs & Special Events
Games for Grownups
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Come play the board games we have available and/or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins are welcome. Ages 19+.
Game Making with AI
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
AI is changing the world! Come learn about Python, chatbots, data privacy, & more by creating your own AI-powered projects & video games. Must register for all sessions by June 10. Grades 5 - 7.
Super Smash Bros© Ultimate Showdown
Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Will you be the champion?! Come find out in this Super Smash Bros Ultimate Showdown for teens. GAME ON. All materials will be provided, no experience is necessary. Grades 6 - 12.
Games for Grownups
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Come play the board games we have available and/or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins are welcome. Ages 19+.
Games for Grownups
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Come play the board games we have available and/or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins are welcome. Ages 19+.
Skill Swap: Learn, Teach, Create
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Love to draw? Know how to crochet adorable toys? Come share your arts and crafts skills and level up some new ones in this drop-in crafting event! Grades 6 - 12.
Social Media for Authors
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Santori Library - ASD Santori Zoom Room
Are you an aspiring/published author interested in maximizing social media? Author Stephanie Jayne will explore how to harness, navigate, & keep up with the ever-changing literary landscape. Ages 13+.
Fun for All: Board Games
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
All ages are invited to come play the board games we have available and/or bring a favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins welcome.
Drop-In VR
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Come play a variety of virtual reality (VR) games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Among Us, Beat Saber, Gorilla Tag, and more! No experience is necessary, and there will be snacks. Grades 6 - 12.
Games for Grownups
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Come play the board games we have available and/or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins are welcome. Ages 19+.
Perler Bead Pixel Art
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Love 8-bit style? Come make your own pixel art using perler beads. We'll make 8-bit characters, classic video game items, and more. All materials will be provided. Grades 6 - 12.
Pom Pom Pokémon©
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Come make cute, miniature versions of your favorite Pokémon! We'll use felt, hot glue, and a variety of craft items to customize our fluffy friends. All materials will be provided. Ages 10+.
See all events

Need help registering?

Need help registering and logging your activities? Below are videos that can help, whether it’s using the Beanstack website or the Beanstack Tracker. For additional assistance, feel free to contact us.

Using the website


Using the App