Reading Challenges | Mid-Columbia Libraries

05/22: Library Phone System Outage./ Interrupción del sistema telefónico.

Please be advised that the phone system is currently experiencing an outage affecting the following branches: Pasco, West Pasco, Connell, Kahlotus, Merrill's Corner, Basin City, and Othello. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Le informamos que el sistema telefónico está temporalmente interrumpido y afecta a las siguientes sucursales: Pasco, West Pasco, Connell, Kahlotus, Merrill's Corner, Basin City, and Othello. Disculpe las molestias.

Summer Reading Challenge: Level Up at Your Library

June 1- Aug. 16

Get ready to power up with the Summer Reading Challenge. This summer we're diving headfirst into a world of epic stories, pixelated thrills, and, of course, games! Sharpen your skills, unlock new levels of knowledge, and score big rewards as you embark on a reading adventure unlike any other. Whether you're a seasoned challenger or a curious newcomer, prepare to level up your summer and discover the winning combination of reading and play!

Read or listen for 15 hours to earn a free book (kids aged 0-17) and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Mario Bundle, plus many other unbelievable prizes! Adults who complete the challenge are entered in to win an iPad.

Stop by your local Mid-Columbia Libraries branch or register in Beanstack starting May 15; you can begin logging your reading online or using a paper log on June 1. Don't miss all our awesome summer fun by visiting our events calendar.

Asteroid Exploding with the words level up in the front.

How to Participate

Beanstack is Mid-Columbia Libraries' source for participating in reading challenges and activities, tracking your reading, and logging and discovering books. Follow these steps to complete library programs like Summer Reading Challenge, Fall Into Reading, 100 Books to Read Before Kindergarten, and more:

1. Register

2. Log your reading.

3. Earn virtual badges as you read, and be eligible to win fun prizes.

How It Works:

You can create an account in Beanstack anytime and use it to keep track of your reading. Earn badges by logging your reading time, writing reviews to share with other readers, or completing activities and fulfilling challenge prompts. Have fun reading while earning the chance to win!

Use Beanstack on any computer or find the Beanstack Tracker app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. If you have already created an account on Beanstack online, you can use that. New readers must register.

Things to Know

You can register as an individual or a family. Reading programs are organized by age. A reader will only be able to register for the program for their age. If you wish to be contacted about prizes and drawings, please include an email address or phone number as part of your Beanstack profile.

For more information about using Beanstack and frequently asked questions, read the FAQs.