About the 2021 Program
Join the Winter Reading Program at your library! The program is for everyone – whether you are 9 months or 99 years old – because we all need to read or be read to!
HOW IT WORKS
1. Sign-up for our virtual Winter Reading Program! Log your reading online on a computer or the Beanstack app (see below) beginning January 4. Paper logs are available by request.
2. Log 8 hours of reading to complete the program.
3. Keep logging and earn more prize drawing entries for every additional 8 hours.
4. Make sure your reading is logged by the end of the day on February 27, so you can be entered into the prize drawing(s).
More Information
Download Beanstack User Directions (PDF)
You can sign up, log reading, and manage your account from your smart device! Simply visit your Android or iOS app store and download the free "Beanstack Tracker" app.
Questions? Call your branch or email bclsbeanstack@baycountylibrary.org..
Participate online or via the Beanstack Tracker app. Paper logs will also be available at your branch. Read or listen for a total of 8 hours to complete the program and earn the following:
Children (Grades 5 & Under)
For every 8 hours children read, they will earn 1 raffle ticket to the prize of their choice. Raffles will be held through Beanstack.
You can change your ticket selection and enter tickets until the raffle closes at midnight EST on Saturday, February 27th. Winners will be notified the next week after the prizes are sent in delivery.
Raffle Choices include:
- Regular Monopoly game (2 winners)
- $25 Meijer gift card (4 winners)
- 4 pack of Great Lakes Loons tickets (1 winner)
- Anomia Game (1 winner)
- Throw, Throw Burrito game (1 winner)
- Game of Life Jr. (1 winner)
- Painting Craft Kit (1 winner)
- Big Creativity Can (1 winner)
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Your name will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Tickets can also be earned to win one of the board games below*, and Great Lakes Loons tickets!
*Board games: Codenames, Exploding Kittens, Pandemic, SW Mandalorian Monopoly, and Taco vs Burrito.
Adults (18+)
Your name will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win 4 tickets to a Great Lakes Loons baseball game or a gift card worth $10, $25 or $50!
Upcoming Events
Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Disclaimer(s)
Please alert staff to any food allergies.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories, rhymes, music, movement and more! Ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Disclaimer(s)
Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.