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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 15 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

Register

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
Mon, May 12, 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.

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Drop in, learn, play, and have fun developing strategies with Brad Smith, retired teacher and chess expert. Chess Club welcomes newbies, novices and chess masters. Walk-ins welcome!

Tue, Jun 03, 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+.

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