FAQs

You can sign up by visiting the Beanstack website, opens a new window, or by downloading the mobile app, opens a new window. Beanstack makes it easy to sign up your whole family for the program. For more information on using Beanstack, visit our Beanstack FAQs, opens a new window.

If you don’t have access to Beanstack, you can print an activity log or stop by one of our branches to pick up a paper activity log.

All ages can join! We have a program for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. A TPL library card is not required. 

To complete Summer Reading, we ask that you track your reading and minutes or choose and complete other activities from the reading log. Summer Reading is complete when you have finished a total of 15 badges. If you're tracking online, Beanstack will give you a badge after you complete 15 activities, letting you know to visit a library branch to pick up your prize. If you're tracking on a paper activity log, when you've completed 15 activities, you've finished the program and may visit a branch with your completed log to pick up your prize.

TPL's Summer Reading is a fun and beneficial experience for all ages! By participating in Summer Reading, you will foster a love of reading, learning, and trying new experiences. Check out our events calendar, opens a new window to see events and programs for all ages!

Yes! You can fulfill the ‘reading’ requirement with a variety of library materials.

Yes! Please use the Beanstack app to track your progress. Activity and reading tracking can all be done using the website, opens a new window or app, opens a new window. For more information on using Beanstack, visit our Beanstack FAQs, opens a new window.

Not necessarily. If you choose to participate by tracking time spent reading, you are welcome to record the titles of the books you read, and even write reviews, but it is not required. 

2026 Summer Reading features a completion prize, biweekly raffles (for Beanstack users), and a grand prize raffle for each age group.

To receive your completion prizes, just visit a branch and show us your paper activity log or have a staff member look up your Beanstack account. Prizes vary by age group and are available while supplies last. 

To be eligible for the biweekly raffle prizes, you must be registered on Beanstack. Visit your local branch for assistance.

When you complete, you’ll be entered into a grand prize raffle. Winners will be contacted by August 31.