TEENS SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Registration for the Teen’s Summer Reading Program is now open!

Step 1: Register   

We have two registration options. This year we are using the platform Beanstack for online registration and to track your reading!

•OPTION 1: To register online, visit our Beanstack website or download the app on your smart device.

• Go to our Beanstack website:   galaxcarroll.beanstack.org
• Click on Register an Individual or Family in order to create an account.
• Fill in your info! Beanstack allows families to be linked together, so all family members can be accessed with one login.
• Then choose a Challenge that fits your age group. For kids choose the Summer 2024: CSLP Adventure Begins At Your Library (Teen’s) challenge. This challenge will help you log your minutes.
• OR you can download the Beanstack Tracker app on your device’s app store.
  • After downloading, search for “Galax-Carroll Regional Library (VA),”
  • Click on our library and then create an account!

•OPTION 2: To register in person, come by the Galax or Carroll County Public Library, pick up a registration slip in the Teen area and submit your registration form at the Circulation Desk.

Step 2: Track Your Reading

For Teens: fill out a Teen Reading Log (whether through Beanstack or paper format) for every 10 minutes you read (1 sticker (or badge) = 10 minutes).

• Teens will count how many minutes they read or listen to books.
  • If a child reads to another child, the minutes may be counted for both children!
• Either fill out a Teen Reading Log (in person paper format) for every 10 minutes you’ve read or through Beanstack. With Beanstack after you register for a Challenge, find where it says Log Reading, then submit how many minutes and what you’ve read!
• Teens must read at least 500 minutes or more to receive a Prize Bag!
  • After you complete one reading log, keep reading and logging minutes in Beanstack or pick up another log at the library, Keep Reading!
• Participate in Fun Free events for Teens all summer long!
• We also have a fun free event going on in June, beginning June 10th-June 29th, called the Kindness Bingo!
  • Fill up to 5 spaces in a row, and you get to spin the prize wheel 1 time.  Fill out the whole sheet, and you get to spin the prize wheel 2 times! Bring your bingo sheet back by June 29th to spin the prize wheel!
• ALL logs & minutes recorded through Beanstack MUST be turned in by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 29th.
• Come pick up your PRIZE BAG for all of your AWESOME reading this Summer!  PRIZE BAGS may be picked up from August 5 – August 26!

Step 3: PRIZES!!

• Teens who have read at least 500 minutes, and have turned in their log or recorded minutes through Beanstack by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 29th, will get an AWESOME PRIZE BAG!
• PRIZE BAGS may be picked up from August 5 – August 26.