Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities 
at the Arcadia Public Library!
 
Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, Youth (entering 6th to 8th grades)
may register online at arcadiaCA.beanstack.org. 
  • Visit the Arcadia Public Library and check out some whale-y good books!
  • Read and log your reading minutes online using Beanstack.
  • You will earn one virtual point for every 60 minutes logged (up to 720 minutes for a total of 12 points).
  • For readers who want to dive deeper, every 60 minutes read beyond 720 minutes (and up to 1080 minutes) will earn you one virtual grand prize ticket (for a total of up to 6 grand prize tickets) that can be used for entry into some claw-some grand prize drawings of your choosing.
  • Stop by the Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room beginning Monday, June 8, 2026 to report and redeem your earned points for reading reward(s) of choice.
  • Rewards available while supplies last.
  • All active readers will be randomly entered into a weekly drawing for some turtley awesome book giveaways!
Important Dates
  • Monday, June 1, 2026 • Online registration begins.
  • Monday, June 8 • First day to report and claim earned points/reward(s).
  • Saturday, July 18 • Last day to register for the program.
  • Saturday, July 25 at 5:30pm • All logging must be completed and earned points/reward(s) claimed. No exceptions will be made.
  • Week of July 27 • Grand prize winners will be notified via e-mail.
Summer Informational Videos
 
Click here for some tips on how to register on Beanstack and log your reading time!
 
Click here to see all of our reading program prizes for ages 4 to 8th grade!
 
Click here to see all of our grand prizes and learn how to enter to win!
 
Summer Programs for Youth
Dive Into a Challenge
Wednesdays, June 24 and July 8
3:30-5:00pm
Imagination Theater
 
From storytelling to science, come and test your skills with us as we explore the possibilities of a new skill.
Making It: Ocean Collage Art
Wednesday, July 15
3:30-5:00pm
Imagination Theater
 
Join us to create ocean-themed collages with recycled materials!
All supplies will be provided.
 
Booking Together: "Make a Little Wave"
Wednesday, July 22
3:30-4:30pm
Imagination Theater
 
Join us for a discussion about Make a Little Wave by Kerry O’Malley Cerra! Then make your own mini shark with air dry clay.
 
See below for details on the book and to place holds.
 
Make a little wave by Kerry O'Malley Cerra
Make a Little Wave
by Kerry O'Malley Cerra

When shy Savannah discovers her friend's family is involved in inhumanely killing endangered sharks for profit, she forces herself out of her comfort zone to stand up for the sharks.
Summer Must-Reads!
Summer Must-Reads for Middle Schoolers
 
From career readiness to sustainability, our Summer Reading List emulates all of the possibilities that the library has to offer!
 
Click here to view the full list. Printed versions of the booklists will be available for pickup in the Children's Room on June 1, and we will be displaying our Middle School picks throughout June!
Featured Digital Resources
 
Libby (click for access)
  • Download and access eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages.
  • Use the link or download the Libby App.
Hoopla (click for access)
  • Use your Arcadia Public Library Card to borrow and enjoy streaming media everywhere you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV.
  • Please note that Arcadia Public Library staff does not curate this collection; Hoopla populates materials with their staff of teachers, librarians, and publishing professionals.
Kanopy (click for access)
  • Allows you to stream movies with over 26,000 titles available to choose from.
Enki (click for access)
  • Includes books for adults, early readers, storytime books for kids, and books for young adults.
Comics Plus for Children (click to access)
  • This link provides access to Comics Plus and includes materials for Emergent Readers (ages 3-5), Children (ages 5-7), and Kids (ages 8-10).
Comics Plus for Teens (click to access)
  • This link provides access to Comics Plus and includes materials for all of the Children's age groups (see above), as well as materials for Teens (ages 11-14) and Young Adults (ages 15-18).
To check on the availability of an item, click on the cover to go to our online catalog.
 
Thanks for reading!!
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Arcadia, California 91006
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