Summer Reading runs June 14 – August 16. There are programs for children, teens, and adults.
KIDS (Ages 0-12)
Download the Beanstack app or visit newburyportpl.beanstack.org to create an account. If you used Beanstack last year, you should still have an account. We can reset your password for you if you’ve forgotten it.
If you want to log reading for multiple kids at the same time, we recommend using the app instead of a web browser. Please note that in addition to logging days, the app allows you to log minutes and books read. The library does not need this information, so only log that information if you want it for yourself.
- Mark off each day you spend time reading (or listening, or being read to) this summer.
- Everyone who signs up will be entered for the grand prize: a big lobster roll Squishmallow!
- Every time you log ten days (consecutive or non-consecutive), you get to pick a prize from the Library’s prize bucket.
TWEENS & TEENS (Ages 12-18)
Tweens & Teens (Ages 12-18). Download the Beanstack app or visit newburyportpl.beanstack.org to create an account. If you used Beanstack last year, you should still have an account. If you need help logging in, please give the library a call: 978-465-4428.
- Track minutes that you spend reading or listening to audiobooks to earn raffle tickets. Yes, required summer reading books counts for minutes!
- Use raffle tickets to enter raffles to earn prizes. This year’s prizes include: a bluetooth speaker, gift cards, books and candy, and mystery prizes!
- The Newburyport High School’s required summer reading is listed here.
ADULTS
To submit your reading progress, click here!
Come play BINGO with us and track your reading progress for a chance to win a $30 gift card to Jabberwocky! Use the online form (linked above) to view the BINGO card and submit what you’ve read. Each submission will enter you into the raffle (even if you don’t hit BINGO), but you can only submit one book per category.
You can enter your submissions at any point during the Summer Reading Challenge. Three lucky winners will each win a $30 gift certificate to Jabberwocky and all winners will be drawn after the conclusion of the program. Participants can win only once.
If you have any questions or would like a physical copy of the BINGO card, please speak with a reference librarian on the second floor.
Prizes are funded by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library.
