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Youth Summer Reading Challenge
Who is eligible?
Wolfner Library patrons ages 18 and under.
How do I register?
Registration now open!
You can sign up by phone, email, or use the free Beanstack app.
Register by Phone: 573-751-8720
Register by Email: [email protected]
Register Online: Beanstack
How do I participate?
As you enjoy reading or being read to, keep track of the minutes you read between June 1 and July 31.
You will also receive free art kits to help Color Our World, mailed to your front door.

Kid’s Book Nook Challenge (developmental ages 0-6)
Log 10 minutes for a participation prize; log 50 minutes for prize raffle entry.
Youth Enlighten Your World (developmental ages 7-18)
Log 20 minutes for a participation prize, log 100 minutes for prize raffle entry.
Do I have to read certain books?
No. You can read or listen to whatever you want!
Registered patrons will receive featured book lists that highlight art and artist that help color our world.
How do I complete the program?
Between July 31 and August 10, finish logging your total minutes read by phone, email or Beanstack. You may also contact the Youth Services Specialist for help.
Patrons who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will be entered into our Grand Prize Drawings! The following will be raffled:
(1) $75 gift card
(2) $25 gift cards
(4) $10 gift cards
Missouri Artist Spotlight Videos
- Meet Martha Valenta; Art for Exploration (Coming Soon)
- Meet Dee Levang; Play and Discovery with Fibers (Coming Soon)
Summer Art Kits
Art kits are intended for youth patrons as well as for intellectually disabled adult patrons who regularly receive youth books. Each patron who registers will receive an art kit, patrons who log reading minutes will receive additional kits throughout the summer.
Sign up here!