Summer Reading Program FAQs

  • General Questions

    The Summer Reading Program is open to readers of all ages! There are four separate age groups for the program: Early Literacy (0-4), Kids (5-11), Teens (12-17), and Adults (18+). 

    No! You do not need a library card to sign up for the Summer Reading Program or to attend any library programs. However, you need a library card to borrow materials from the library or from the Digital Media Catalog. Visit the library card page and find the right card works for you.

    Participate in the Summer Reading Program by creating an account on Beanstack. 

    Yes! The Beanstack Tracker app is available for iOS and Android devices. You will be able to sign in with your Beanstack account and log your reading and activities for Summer Reading Program. 

    Beanstack Mobile App is available for iOS & Android on our Apps page.

     Visit any HCPL branch location to pick up your prizes. Prizes are available while supplies last.

    Tell us if you like the book. You can say what you didn’t like about it also. Please do not tell the entire story so that others can enjoy reading it for themselves. For picture reviews, share a picture, a drawing, or a video to express your feelings about the book you read. All reviews are optional and moderated by library staff. Library staff approves reviews based on content and not opinions.  

    1. Log into Beanstack. 
    2. Click on the white Add a Review button found at the top of the page 
    3. Select either Write a Review or Post a Picture Review 

    Reviews will be added to Beanstack after they are approved by library staff. 

    1 Review = 5 points 

    Log into Beanstack.  Click on the green Log Reading and Activities button found on the top of the page 

     Select whether you want to Log books, minutes, or activities 

    • 1 Book = 10 points 
    • 30 Minutes = 10 points
    • 1 Activity = 5 points 

    Earn points by reading anything you want, doing activities, and writing reviews. Finish one book and you earn 10 points! Read for 30 minutes and you earn 10 points! Do an activity and you earn 5 points! Write a review to earn another 5 points! 

    Yes! You can add multiple readers to your Beanstack account. If you are signing up for the first time, Beanstack will ask if you would like to add another reader. If you already have an account and would like to add a reader, on the top right-hand corner of the page click on your name and a drop-down menu will appear. Select Add a Reader. If you need help adding readers, please visit or contact your local library branch.