Summer reading information for kids entering Kindergarten-5th Grade
Read books, do fun activities, win prizes!
There are two ways to register and track reading time - pick which one is most convenient for you! Participants over 13, or caregivers, can create accounts to track minutes and activities online.
On the Beanstack Tracker app
Search for “Beanstack” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and follow the instructions to create an account for yourself or your family.
On the web
In your browser, visit myjcpl.org/beanstack [1] and follow the instructions to register for yourself or your family, and get started.
Participants over 13, or caregivers can create accounts to track minutes and activities.
Need Help?
Visit your library branch during summer reading sign up and a staff member can help you register.
How It Works:
Registration and first day to track time and activities for summer reading: May 30, 2023
Last day to track time and activities: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Grand prizes will be drawn on June 27, 2023.
Set a goal! How much time do you want to read this summer?
Read! Track the time you have spent reading or have listened to someone reading to you in Beanstack. Older children who read aloud to younger children may count those minutes.
Earn Prizes! Weekly prizes and tickets for the grand prize drawing are earned when you have read for 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, and 4 hours. Earn extra tickets by reading different types of materials.
Grand prizes are specific to each location. You can only be signed up for one summer reading program.
To redeem prizes, complete the requirements on Beanstack, and visit your library.
Minutes are not transferable between individuals.
Group Registration: If you would like to register a classroom or group for the Summer Reading Program, please contact a branch for details.