Winter Reading Program
January 27 - March 10, 2024
Kids Challenge
Young readers aged 0 - 12 are invited on a literary adventure filled with books, badges, and exciting prizes.Getting Started
To join, simply register for a Beanstack Account. Already a Beanstack member? Fantastic! You can dive into the Winter Reading Program - Where We Come From challenge starting January 13. Begin tracking your reading from January 27 onward. Let the pages turn and the adventure unfold!
Reading and Rewards
Read and win! Log the number of books you read between January 27 and March 10 in Beanstack to achieve badges at different milestones. Your reading adventures are not only a joy but also a ticket to exciting rewards! Win a free book prizes upon earning the 5 Books, 10 Books, and 15 Books Badges.
Activity Badges
Complete activity badges for your chance to win more prizes! To complete the challenge, earn any four badges—reading, activity or a mix of both. Everyone completing the challenge enters a draw to win a KiwiCo STEM kit.
Winter Explorer Badge: Complete six activities like building a cozy indoor fort, going on a winter walk, and having an indoor dance party to earn the Winter Explorer Badge.
StoryWalk Badge: Visit one StoryWalk (including non-library StoryWalks) to earn this badge.
Where We Come From Badge: Choose from activities like learning about your family story, creating artwork, or writing your story to earn this badge.
Family Literacy Badge: Complete one of the twelve Family Literacy Day activities for a chance to win a $100 valued family party pack.
Programs
Teen Freedom to Read Challenge
For readers aged 13 to 18, the Teen Freedom to Read Challenge awaits! Register starting January 13 and track your reading minutes from January 27 to March 10.
Reading and Rewards for Teens
Read and win! Log the number of minutes you read between January 27 and March 10 in Beanstack to achieve badges at 200, 400, and 600 minutes and win a free book prizes after each milestone. If you complete all three reading badges you will be entered in a draw to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Earn an activity badge by spending at least 15 minutes with challenged works listed on the Freedom to Read website. For completing the activity badge you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.