Read. Explore. Create. All Summer Long!
June 1- July 31, 2025
The Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge is a fun and free way to keep readers engaged all summer long! The more days you read the more you can win. Just log your books and activities in the Beanstack app or website to earn virtual badges. Whether you're reading picture books, graphic novels, or listen to your favorite audiobook, it all counts. Registration on the app begins May 1.
How to join:
- Step 1: Download the Beanstack App and create an account with Waco-McLennan County Library.
- Step 2: Track your reading all summer long in the app. The more you read, the more you win and collect prizes along the way.
- Step 3: Complete the Color Caper Challenges to earn even more prizes.
- Step 4: Attend awesome library events for your age group.
- Step 5: Celebrate your success!
Beanstack New User Guide
Prizes
For Kids
- Scratch off Bookmarks
- Punch Balloons
- Fidget Toy
- Texas Ranger Museum Pass
- Drawing Board
- Hawaiian Falls Park Admission
For Teens & Adults
- Gel Pen
- Enamel Pins
- Book light
- Free Laser Tag at Main Event
- Novelty Coffee Mug
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