Summer Reading Program 2023

SRP Overview

Our Summer Reading Program is meant to encourage reading and exploration of the library. All ages can participate in the program for a chance to win prizes, experience some awesome events, and see a new side of the Whiteman Library! 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Sign up begins: May 30
• First day to log minutes: June 4                                                
• In-person programs are  on following Wednesdays  
  • June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, and July 26
• Weekly Drawings for ages 13+
  • June 12, June 20, June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24 
• Last day to log minutes: July 30
• Last day to pick up prizes: August 4

Click here to see the full calendar

The SRP is open to all ages, but is broken into the following categories. 

Ages 0-12: Participants in this age group may earn prizes for minutes read. Prizes are offered based on minutes read up to a maximum of 2,500 minutes (5 prizes total). Beanstack will send an email notification once new prizes are earned. Minutes read for this age category are cumulative and do not have a weekly requirement. Prizes are on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. This means that not every participant may have the same prize options.

All participants age 12 & under who have earned 3 of the 6 Beanstack program activity badges will receive a program activity completion prize at the conclusion of the Summer Reading Program. While supplies last.

Ages 13-17: Teens who read a minimum of 100 minutes a week will be entered into the weekly prize drawing. In order to be entered into the weekly drawing, 100 minutes must be read and logged that week. For the purposes of the drawing, minutes do not carry into the next week. 

Drawings will be held on the following days: June 12, June 20, June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24 (participant may only win one drawing). 

Adults (ages 18+): Adult who read a minimum of 100 minutes a week will be entered into the weekly prize drawing. In order to be entered into the weekly drawing, 100 minutes must be read and logged that week. For the purposes of the drawing, minutes do not carry into the next week. 

Drawings will be held on the following days: June 12, June 20, June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24 (participant may only win one drawing). 

For more information about prizes, click here. 

Participants 17 years of age or younger will receive a sign-up bag after registering through Beanstack. Participants must come into the library in person to pick up their bag. T-shirts (or sippy cups) will be provided for ages 0-17, while supplies last. If any prizes, shirts, or other items are lost or damaged, we cannot provide a replacement. 

While participation in our weekly programs is required for the Beanstack Program Activity badges, these programs will all have a virtual option for participation as well. After participating in the weekly activities, participants will be given an activity badge code. The codes are only active for 7 days and must be input into Beanstack before they expire to qualify for the Beanstack Program Activity badges. 

**ALL PRIZES AND EVENT ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS**