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Summer Reading: 2023

Summer Reading Guide

COMING SOON!

 

Summer Reading 2023: The Basics

June 3 - July 29

Ready to sign up and read with us? There are 2 ways to join Summer Reading

SIGN UP IN PERSON BEGINNING JUNE 3

  • Visit your local Pasadena Public Library Branch offering in-person services (for locations and hours visit https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/)
  • Talk to staff and mention you'd like to join Summer Reading!
  • Staff will sign you up and provide you with a BOOKLET so you can start playing
  • Don't forget to get your free book for signing up! (while supplies last.)

OR SIGN UP ONLINE BEGINNING JUNE 3

  • Go to pasadena.beanstack.org

  • Register for the program

    • Fill out the brief form

    • Submit your form, and you're ready to go!

  • Don't forget to stop by a branch and pick up your registration prize of a free book (while supplies last)

  • Once you have registered, you will be able to log in anytime between June 3 and July 29 to complete and log activities, and manage your account.

This year, Summer Reading is even easier for all ages to participate together

  • For 2023, there's only one program to choose from, and this works for all ages, including:

    • Kids (Ages 0-12)

    • Teens (Ages 12-19)

    • Adults (Ages 18+)

  • The activities across every age group, and the way you earn prizes are all the same!

  • Our program is online or on paper -- participate the way you want to!

How do I log activities in beanstack?

  • It's easy! Click on "Bingo Card" if you're signed into Summer Reading in a computer browser, and click on any badge displayed to see the associated activity. If you're using the Beanstack app on your phone, scroll down to see "My Activities," and tap "View all" to see all the available Activities you can complete.
  • Once you are in the display for a particular Activity, you just tap or click to check the box when you've completed that activity, and BINGO! The badge is now displayed in color and you've earned the associated point toward prizes! 

 

Summer Reading Prizes

Earn up to 3 more prizes by completing activities from the Summer Reading Booklet or online program. 

Complete a row or column - earn a prize from the menu

Complete the "Read 5 books" challenge - earn a prize from the menu

Complete the whole board - earn a prize from the menu

Choose your prize(s) at your local Pasadena branch library.