Summer Reading is once again upon us, so get those book lists ready and go to beanstack to register for 1 (or several) of our reading programs! Paper Tracking is still very much an option for a few of our reading programs. Physical sheets can be picked up and turned in to the Children’s Desk for the Children’s Reading Programs, or the Adult Reference Desk for the Adult & Teen/Tween Programs!
*Preregistration opened for all Summer Reading Specific Programs on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Logging will begin on June 15th!
Summer Reading For Kids
Children (ages 0-12) log MINUTES read or listened to through Beanstack (needhamma.beanstack.org) OR pick up a paper log. Once you register – come on in to the library for a FREE book from the Friends of the Needham Public Library Free Book Cart!
When you get to 8 hours logged, come back to the library for a halfway prize that is pretty sweet!
When you get to 16 hours, you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawings!
But keep reading, because this year we are also doing a school wide competition! For every hour you read, you’ll earn a ticket to put in your school’s jar- the school with the most hours read per student will win the Reading Trophy!
Summer Reading for Tweens and Teens!
Get your adventure on with a good book!
Young adults in middle and high school (ages 12 – 18) can earn virtual raffle tickets by logging MINUTES read or listened to through Beanstack OR by Paper Bookshelf Tracking sheet! To participate through Beanstack, sign up online here: needhamma.beanstack.org. Once you register – come on in to the library for a FREE book from the Friends of the Needham Public Library Free Book Cart or Bookshop! Every 15 minutes of time read will get you closer to a spin on the prize wheel in the Library at the Reference Desk and another entry into the grand prize drawing! After reaching different milestones: 6 Hours, 12 Hours, 18.25 Hours, and 25 Hours read you’ll get a spin, and every additional 7 hours after that you’ll get another (and other incentives – like gift cards to your favorite local establishment)!
Every other week beginning on Friday, June 16th, minutes logged will be drawn for a chance to win a gift card to a local business – so, keep on reading throughout the summer, the more you read and record, the more chances to get cool free stuff!
All virtual raffle tickets will be entered into the end of summer grand prize drawing held on September 1st. Questions? Email Young Adult Librarian, Erin at neeya (@) minlib.net.
Would you like a Bookshelf Tracking sheet instead? Come on in to the library and pick one up at the Adult Reference Desk on the 2nd Floor!
Young Adult Summer Reading Prizes
Log your books in Beanstack throughout the Summer to be entered into biweekly raffle drawings for gifts cards to local businesses!
Grand Prizes Include: $25 Gift Cards to Your Favorite Places (or your choosing), Sports Packages, Squishmallows, a Journaling Kit, and a 5 POUND Gummy Bear!
(you know you want to participate in the summer reading program – you need to do the reading for school anyway, so why not earn something while you’re at it?)
Summer Reading for Adults (ages 18+)!
Read Away the Summer!
Looking for some extra motivation to read that 400 + page book?, Looking to be inspired by new genres or alternate formats (Books on CD, Playaway, or digitally through Hoopla or Overdrive?), how about checking out one of our film databases like Kanopy? Look no further! The challenge of a Summer Reading Bingo Board can help you narrow down, cross things off that checklist, and win PRIZES!
To participate in our 2023 Adult Summer Reading Program (for ages 18+) follow these easy steps:
1. Sign up online at needhamma.beanstack.org
2. Come to the Reference Desk for a coupon for a FREE book from the Friends of the Needham Public Library Bookshop!
3. Check out our awesome Bingo sheet.
4. Follow the prompts in the bingo squares. For every book read and logged in Beanstack- get a digital raffle ticket. Complete a row of 4 (any direction), and get an additional digital raffle ticket!
5. Keep filling in those rows for extra chances to win great prizes all summer long!
6. Bonus points if you complete the whole board!
2023-Summer-Reading-Bingo-3Adult Summer Reading Prizes
Log your books in Beanstack throughout the Summer to be entered into biweekly raffle drawings for $25 gifts cards to local businesses!
Complete a row of 4 squares- get an extra raffle entry! Complete the whole board- get bonus points!
Grand prize- a $100 gift card- will be drawn September 1st!