Summer Reading 2023 is here!
Our Summer Reading Program runs from May 30-July 23. The main component is the summer reading challenge! This years theme is All Together Now!
Log your reading online through the Beanstack site or app – where babies, kids, teens, and adults can all participate to win prizes by completing reading requirements for their category. It also includes book and activity logging, badges and registration for all members of the family under one account. Simply register one time to participate in the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge at Joplin Public Library!
Not sure how to use Beanstack? We have two training options, a short webinar found here (from Summer Reading 2021 “Tails and Tales”) OR a step-by-step slideshow (from Summer Reading 2020 “Imagine Your Story”)
Instead of tracking your time and activities virtually, participants may instead use a paper gameboard. Gameboards may be picked up in the Library any time between the dates of May 30 and July 23. Scroll down to the appropriate challenge to print your gameboard.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Children
Click here to register for/log in to Beanstack
Dive in for some fun with the Joplin Public Library Children’s Department this summer! We will read, challenge, explore, learn, and create while learning about all things ocean! Read and join in to win prizes!
This program is split into three age groups and reading totals differ per age group.
Prizes:
Gameboard/Level 1: Win a book of your choice, collect your first brag tag and necklace chain, and pick up a day-pass to Schifferdecker Aquatic Center!
Gameboard/Level 2: Win a book of your choice, collect another brag tag, and earn a coupon to a local business!
Each gameboard earns you five entries into the prize drawings of your choice!
Each age group can complete their required reading hours a third time for additional entries into the grand prize drawing of their choice.
Prize drawings include: Ocean Adventures Gift Certificates ($20), a gift certificate to Nine Lives Cat Lounge, friends book and play prize packs, an art prize pack with a gift certificate toward Spiva Center for the Arts classes, a science pack with a gift certificate for Creative Learning Alliance workshops, a House of Bounce gift certificate, and a birthday party at Helix Gymnastics!
Questions? Please contact the Children’s Department by emailing childrens@joplinpubliclibrary.org or calling (417) 623-7953, ext. 1035
Complete Children’s Calendar of Events
Teen
Click here to register for/log in to Beanstack
Click here for PDF gameboard.
It’s summer fun time in the Teen Department! Discover, unwind, create, hang out, try something new–it’s up to you! The Reading Challenge and events are open to ages 13-18. Read and join in to win prizes!
Prizes:
Gameboard/Level 1: Win a book of your choice and a day-pass to Schifferdecker Aquatic Center plus 5 entries in the prize drawing.
Gameboard/Level 2: Win a book of your choice plus another 5 entries in the prize drawing.
Prizes in the drawing include a birthday party at Contender Esports and gift cards to Hurley’s Heroes Comics and Games, Anime Joplin, Pennington Station, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company, Michaels, Sonic, and Books-A-Million.
Complete Teen Calendar of Events
Questions? Please contact the Teen Office by emailing teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or calling (417) 623-7953, ext. 1027.
Adults
Click here to register for/log in to Beanstack
Click here for PDF gameboard.
Adults 18 or older are invited to participate in the Adult Summer Reading Program. Gameboards will be available to keep track of reading progress, and events will take place over the course of the summer. Participants must complete 10 hours of reading and 10 activities to be eligible for a prize.
A digital option for keeping track of your progress will be available through Beanstack.
Prizes:
Gameboard 1: Win a book bag, a water bottle, or a journal, plus 5 entries to the prize drawing of your choice.
Gameboard 2 and 3: Earn 5 entries to the prize drawing of your choice.
Complete Adult Calendar of Events
If you have any questions about adult programming, please contact the Reference Department at 417-623-7953.
