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SUMMER READING

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Oceans of Possibilites Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading 2025

June 14 - July 26

The adventure begins June 14! Login or sign-up on Beanstack to get started. 

If you already have a Beanstack account: Log in, go to the "Discover" tab and click "Join". If you have multiple readers on your account, make sure everyone joins the challenge under their own profile (challenges differ by age group). 

New to Beanstack? Go to the Beanstack website or download the app. Follow the prompts to set-up an account. Need help? Watch this video for a brief tutorial or call the library for assistance. 

Having trouble logging in? Go to 'forgot username' or 'forgot password' and follow the prompts or contact the library for assistance. 

Parents: If you don't see the reading challenge for your child's age group, first make sure you are looking at the correct profile. If you are veiwing Beanstack on the correct reader profile, then update the child's age in their profile settings.  If you still do not see the reading challenge for their age group, call the library for assistance. 

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Adult Summer Reading

Adult Summer Reading (18+ years)

Adults can dive into Summer Reading at Three Rivers Library using Beanstack to log reading minutes and earn raffles and prizes!

Every time you log reading, you are automatically entered for gift card drawings.

Reaching reading goals also earns virtual tickets for our Grand Prize Drawings:

  • Read 240 Minutes (4 Hours): 2 virtual tickets
  • Read 480 Minutes (8 Hours): 2 virtual tickets
  • Read 720 Minutes (12 Hours): 3 virtual tickets

When a Grand Prize ticket is earned, you will need to choose which Grand Prize Drawing you wish to enter. View the prize choices, then enter your tickets for the drawing you wish to enter. Winners of the Grand Prize drawings are eligible for random gift card drawings, however only one Grand Prize can be won per person. Everyone who reaches 720 Minutes (12 Hours) will also receive a completion prize!

Only materials read during the summer reading program (June 14-July 26) are eligible to be logged. All reading minutes must be logged by the end of the program on July 26. Raffle tickets for Grand Prize drawings must be entered by August 2. Winners will be announced the first week in August.

All prizes must be picked up by August 16.

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Youth Summer Reading (0-17 years)

Log reading to earn prizes! All ages can also Read & Bead. The more reading kids and teens log, the more beads they earn to build their own custom necklace/bracelet!

  • Beads, chains, & brag tags will be available to pick up at either library during Summer Reading, starting June 16. Youth small prizes will be available to pick up starting June 23. 
  • All reading must be logged by July 26. 
  • Virtual tickets for Grand Prize raffles must be entered in Beanstack by August 2. Grand Prize winners will be announced the first week of August. 

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Read to me Club

Read to Me Club

0 - 5 years

Parents and family can read to their young children, or children that are learning can practice reading! Log up to 20 books and earn badges, small prizes and *raffle tickets for our grand prize drawings along the way! 

Books you read for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten can also be logged for Summer Reading!

Read to me Club children can optionally participate in Read & Bead at parent discretion. 

Read to Me Club

Small Prizes

Register = Chain & Brag Tag (+2 Beads)

4 books = Bath Toy & Spike’s Super Student Form  (redeemable for Joliet Slammers tickets) (+ 2 Beads)

8 books = Beach Ball (+ 2 Beads)

12 books = Beach Bucket & Shovel (+ 2 Beads)

16 books = Mini Sea Life Plush and Coupons (Casey’s Free Cookie, McDonald’s Free Cookie & Menchie’s Free 6oz Frozen Yogurt) (+ 2 Beads)

20 books = TRPLD Narwhal Plush, Channahon Lanes Coupon, Haunted Trails $5 Gameplay Coupon & Prize Book (+ 2 Beads)

*Virtual raffle tickets will be earned in Beanstack for every badge earned after logging 2 books. 

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Kids Summer Reading

Kids Summer Reading

6 - 12 years

Log the minutes you read to earn small prizes, a free book, beads for Read & Bead and tickets for our grand prize raffles*! 

How does Read & Bead work?

1) Once kids are signed up for the reading challenge in Beanstack, they can visit the library to get a chain, brag tag & their first 2 beads. 

2) Log reading. Everytime they earn a small prize, they will also earn 2 beads of a new kind. 

3) Read up to 600 minutes to collect all the beads!

Kids Small Prizes

Register = Chain & Brag Tag        (+ 2 Beads)

120 mins = Vinyl Sticker & Spike’s Super Student Form (redeemable for Joliet Slammers tickets) (+ 2 Beads)

240 mins = Mini Blocks Set          (+ 2 Beads)

360 mins = TRPLD Sunglasses    (+ 2 Beads)

480 mins = Mini Sea Life Plush and Coupons (Keller's Farmstand, McDonald’s Free Cookie & Menchie’s Free 6oz Frozen Yogurt) (+ 2 Beads)

600 mins = TRPLD Water Bottle, Channahon Lanes Coupon, Haunted Trails $5 Gameplay Coupon & Prize Book (+ 2 Beads)

*Virtual raffle tickets will be earned in Beanstack for every badge earned after logging 60 minutes. 

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Teen summer Reading

Teen Summer Reading

13 - 17 years

Log the minutes you read to earn prizes, a free book, beads for Read & Bead and tickets for our grand prize raffles*! 

How does Read & Bead work?

1) Once you are signed up for the reading challenge in Beanstack, visit the library to get a chain, brag tag and your first 2 beads. 

2) Log reading. Everytime they earn a small prize, they will also earn 2 beads of a new kind. 

3) Read up to 600 minutes to collect all the beads!

Teen Small Prizes

Register = Chain & Brag Tag  (+ 2 Beads)

120 mins = Vinyl Sticker & Spike’s Super Student Form (redeemable for Joliet Slammers tickets) (+ 2 Beads)

240 mins = Octo Stress Ball    (+ 2 Beads)

360 mins = TRPLD Sunglasses (+ 2 Beads)

480 mins = Mini Sea Life Plush and Coupons (McDonald’s Free Cookie & Menchie’s Free 6oz Frozen Yogurt) (+ 2 Beads)

600 mins = TRPLD Water Bottle, Channahon Lanes Coupon, Haunted Trails $5 Gameplay Coupon & Prize Book (+ 2 Beads)

*Virtual raffle tickets will be earned in Beanstack for every badge earned after logging 60 minutes. 

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Thanks to our Summer Reading Sponsors!

We want to sincerely thank our sponsors for supporting us while we encourage the communities of Channahon, Minooka, and surrounding areas to READ. We couldn't do what we do without our sponsors and it certainly wouldn't be as much FUN!

Channahon Lanes Logo
McDonald's Logo
Menchie's Logo
Keller Farmstand
McDonald's Logo
Menchie's Logo

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  • Summer Reading FAQs
    • Can I log reading I've done before June 14??

      You should only log books or minutes read between June 14-July 26 for them to count towards summer reading.

    • Can I log storytime books, graphic novels or audio books?

      Yes! Books read aloud at a story time or reading time with family & friends all count. 

      Kids & Teens can log time spent reading print books or e-books (including comics & graphic novels), they can listen to audiobooks, read magazines, news articles and fanfiction. 

      For Adults, print books, e-books, audiobooks, news articles and magazines read during the summer reading program are eligible to be logged.

    • How are prizes earned?

      Youth:

      As you log in Beanstack, virtual badges are earned. Earning certain badges will award small prizes or Grand Prize drawing tickets. Prizes may differ by age group. 

      For Read & Bead, once a child or teen is signed up for the summer reading challenge in Beanstack, they can visit the library to get their chain and first bead. For every 60 minutes logged after this (or every 2 books for Read to Me Club), they can visit the library to get their next bead. At 600 minutes (or 20 books for Read to Me Club), they earn their final bead and a brag tag. 

      Adults:

      As you log reading in Beanstack, virtual badges are earned and you are automatically entered for gift card drawings.

      Reaching specific reading goals also earns virtual tickets for the Grand Prize drawings.

      • 240 Minutes (4 Hours): 2 virtual tickets
      • 480 Minutes (8 Hours): 2 virtual tickets
      • 720 Minutes (12 Hours): 3 virtual tickets

      You'll be notified when you have been awarded a prize or virtual ticket. Additionally, all adults who log 720 minutes (12 hours) may receive a completion prize.

    • When/where can I pick up my prizes?

      Youth:

      Youth prizes earned by logging books or minutes will be available to pick up at both of our locations between July 1 to August 15. Read & Bead chains, beads, and brag tags will be available to pick up as they are earned, starting June 14 until August 15.

      If you are notified by the library that you are a Grand Prize drawing winner, Grand Prizes can be picked up at the Channahon Library during open hours.

      All prizes must be picked up by August 15.

      Adults:

      The first 150 Adults to register and stop in at either library may claim a registration prize, starting June 14 and while supplies last.

      You will be notified if you win a random gift card drawing or a Grand Prize drawing. Adult Grand Prizes can be picked up at the Channahon Library during library hours.

      Additionally, Adults who log 720 minutes (12 hours) of reading may receive a completion prize, available to pick up from either library.

      All prizes must be picked up by August 15.

    • How do the drawings work? How will I know if I've won?

      Drawing tickets are virtual and can be redeemed as soon as they are awarded. In Beanstack, go to the Drawings tab on your reading challenge page. Enter tickets towards 1 or more of the available Grand Prize options (prizes may differ by age group). 

      All virtual tickets must be entered by August 2.

      Winners of the Grand Prize drawings will be contacted by email and/or phone the following week. 

      All prizes must be picked up by August 15.