Summer Reading
Summer Reading
Read, Renew, Repeat: Summer Reading Program 2024
Tuesday, May 28 - Wednesday, July 31
Track your reading to earn badges and prizes. Sugar Grove Library cardholders will also earn raffle tickets. Choose between a traditional paper reading log or a virtual reading log.
Summer Reading is a Hybrid Version for 2024!
Option 1: Traditional Log: Paper log, virtual raffle tickets IN library, register and log reading in person at the library during normal library hours.
Option 2: Virtual Log: Online only, virtual raffle tickets, register and log reading at sgpl.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app.
Step One: Registration:
Traditional Log: Register at the library at the Summer Reading table or at a reference desk during library hours.
Virtual Log: Register for the program at https://sgpl.beanstack.org/ or download the Beanstack Tracker app on the Google Play store or App Store. Register yourself for one of the four reading programs: baby, youth, teen, or adult. If you are a parent, you can add multiple children to one account and track reading all in one place!
If you registered on Beanstack in previous years, you will be able to log in with your same account information for 2024. Send us an email if you need help with your login.
Step TWO: logging reading:
Traditional Log: Log your reading on our age-specific paper log and turn in your log at our Summer Reading table or at reference desks when you've completed a level. Each level earns raffle tickets towards amazing prizes! There are prizes for all ages. The last day to log your reading and enter our virtual raffle drawings is Wednesday, July 31 at 7:59 pm.
Virtual Log: Log your reading to earn virtual raffle tickets towards amazing prizes! There are prizes for all ages. The last day to log your reading and enter our virtual raffle drawings is Wednesday, July 31 at 11:59 pm.
Step Three: completion prizes and grand prize drawings
Did you hit your reading goal and complete the program? You'll be eligible for a completion prize.
Grand prize winners will be notified by Monday, August 7.
Key Dates
Some dates to keep in mind are:
- May 28 - Registration opens
- June 1 - Summer Reading Kickoff
- July 31 - Last Day to Log Reading
- By Aug 7 - Grand prize winners notified
- Aug 16 - Last Day to Pick up Prizes
Worksheet
Would you prefer to track your reading on paper, and then enter it into the app? We've created a worksheet that you can download and print below, or ask a librarian to print it for you. *Coming Soon!*
Book Bingo
We've created an extra challenge for our super readers to earn up to four additional raffle tickets. Read four books in a column or row on the Book Bingo log and earn one raffle ticket. Complete the entire board to earn an additional three raffle tickets, for a total of four.
Download and print a worksheet below, or ask a library staff member to print it for you.
Who Can Participate?
Anyone can sign up and participate in our virtual summer reading program. However, in order to be eligible for prizes, you must have a Sugar Grove Public Library District card in good standing. Click here to find out how to get a Library card.
Rewards & Grand Prizes:
Completion Rewards (for meeting the reading goals & completing the program):
- Pre-Readers who log 28 days of reading 15+ minutes per day will be eligible for a prize bundle!
- Children in grades K-6th who log 28 days of reading 15+ minutes per day will be eligible for a prize bundle!
- Teens who log 28 days of reading 15+ minutes per day will be eligible for a prize bundle!
- Adults who log 28 days of reading 15+ minutes per day will be eligible for a prize book and bookmark.
Grand Prizes:
Earn raffle tickets for logging your reading and completing activities. Grand prize winners will be notified by August 7. Only Sugar Grove Public Library cardholders are eligible to win Grand Prizes.
- Pre-Reader Grand Prizes: Pre-Reader Book Bundle, Tiny Art Supply Bundle, Tiny Toy Bundle
- Grade School Grand Prizes: Elementary Book Bundle, Elementary Art Supply Bundle, Squishmallow Surprise Bundle
- Teen Grand Prizes: Writing Bundle, Craft Bundle, Tech Bundle, Art Bundle, Mystery Bundle, Paisano's Pizza, Squishmallow, $50 Amazon gift card
- Adult Grand Prizes: Ravinia Lawn Seats (bring in your log early for best ticket availability!), Tote Bag and Prize Book Bundle, Two Paramount Theatre ticket vouchers for a Broadway series production of your choice, Paisano’s Gift Certificate, Writing Bundle, Craft Bundle, Kindle Fire 8, Thirst Quencher bundle
THANK YOU to our generous Summer Reading 2024 Sponsors!
DuPage Children's Museum, Funway, Kane County Cougars, Keller Farmstand, Kuiper's Family Farm, Paisano's Pizza and Grill, Paramount Theater, Portillo's, Raising Cane's, Ravinia
*If you are interested in sponsoring the program or providing a prize donation please send us an email!
Technical Support
We know learning a new program can be tricky, but we're here for you! Please send us an email if you have a question. We can give you a call and walk you through the setup as well.
Beanstack Mobile App Helpful Links
- How to View and Participate in Reading Challenges (Programs)
- How to Quick Log a Book
- How to Log Past Reading
- How to Use the Reading Timer
- How to Deposit Tickets in Grand Prize Drawings
How do I log my reading or activities?
Traditional Log: Record your reading at home on your paper reading log. Once you reach a milestone or complete a level, bring your paper log with you to the library during normal library hours to receive raffle tickets for our Grand Prize Drawings.
Virtual Log: In one swipe! Flip your book over and use your phone to scan the bar code on the back. Boom, you’re done. Seriously, the Beanstack mobile app makes it that easy. If you want to get fancy, you can also enter the number of pages, minutes, or hours (nice work!) that you read.
Prefer to use your computer to log your reading? No problem. You can always enter your reading through your Beanstack account online, too.
May I add more than one reader to my Beanstack account?
Of course. You can set up as many profiles as you like, for readers of any age. And if you’re a parent who reads aloud to more than one kid at a time, you can credit that reading time to multiple children’s accounts with a single click—no need to log it in separately for each of your avid listeners.
How do I update my password on Beanstack?
Tap that little “gear” button in the top right and hit “Edit Account.”
How do I stop getting emails from Beanstack?
Just click “Edit Reader” (it’s right next to your name) and hit “No” under Email Notifications.