Welcome to Wolfner Library's

Youth Summer Reading Program

Who is eligible? Wolfner Library patrons ages 18 and under.

How do I register? Registration now open! You can sign up at https://wolfpac.beanstack.org/reader365 or use the Beanstack app.  You are also welcome to call the library and ask a staff member for help!

• How to register your child on the app
• How to register your child on the website
• How to register yourself on the app
• How to register yourself on the website

How do I participate? As you enjoy reading or being read to, keep track of the books you read between June 1 and July 31.  There will also be a variety of activities for you to participate in online or independently at home.

• How to log books on the website
• How to log books on the app
• How to log activities on the website
• How to log activities on the app

Do I have to read certain books? No. You can read or listen to whatever you want!

How do I complete the program? Between July 31 and August 10, finish logging your total books read on the Beanstack website or app. You may also contact the Youth Services Specialist for help.

Events and Activities

Want to earn badges and win extra prizes? Attend a ZOOM event, then log your participation on Beanstack. 

Contact the Youth Services Librarian with any questions you may have.

Presentations

• Night Creatures presented by Conservation Department (grades 3-8), June 
• Storyteller Heather Harlan (PreK-grade 3), June 18 at 3:00 p.m.
• NLS Summer Reading Kickoff (All Ages) June 18 at 3:00 p.m.
• Turtle Dance Music (grades K-3), July 18 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (NLS)
• Angeline Boulley (YA and Adult), July 25 at 6:00 p.m. Central Time (NLS)

Independent Activities

• Where’s Wolfie? Trivia Hunt (grades 3-8)
• Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt (all ages)
  • Nature Hunt 1 - Very Simple (16 Items)
  • Nature Hunt 2 - More Challenging (25 Items)
• Whispering Library Escape Room (teens) (NLS)
• Choose Your Reading Adventure (teens) (NLS) (Coming Soon)

Summer Crafts

Craft kits are intended for youth patrons (and participating siblings), as well as for intellectually disabled adult patrons who regularly receive youth books.  Sign up here!