Summer Reading
All ages can track their reading online to win prizes all summer long!
Due to the coronavirus, our annual summer reading program looks a little different this year than in years past. The program is entirely online. See below for lots of ways to participate, have fun and earn prizes!
Register on Beanstack
Use Beanstack to register online for Summer Reading. Beanstack is a website and app that allows you to track your reading and earn prizes by participating in reading challenges. You can register as an individual, family or classroom. Visit our Beanstack page to create your account and learn more.
Register on Beanstack
Read & Win
Children (Newborn – Age 11)
How to Participate:
Read (or be read to) four hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. Receive an entry for the grand prize for every four hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings and four winners for the grand prize.
- Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to Target or Amazon
- Grand Prize
- Six-month subscription to Kiwi Crates (STEAM & Science Kits for Kids)
Teens & Tweens (Ages 11 – 19)
How to Participate:
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for themed prize packs and to receive an entry for the midsummer prize. Read 30 hours to win a book and an entry for the grand prize. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly prize packs. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.
- Weekly Prize Themes
- Electronics Week: June 6 – 13
- Board Games Week: June 14 – 20
- Chill & Relax Week: June 21 – 27
- Musical Week: June 28 – July 4
- #Trending Week: July 5 – 11
- Sports Week: July 12 – 18
- Fandom Week: July 19 – 25
- Art Week: July 26 – 31
- Midsummer Prize
- Fujifilm Instax Camera
- Grand Prize
- Amazon Fire Tablet
Adults
How to Participate:
Read five hours to enter weekly drawings for gift cards. You will also receive an entry for the midsummer prize and grand summer prize for every five hours read. You can track and submit hours online through Beanstack.
There will be four winners each week for the weekly gift card drawings. There will also be four winners for the midsummer prize and grand prize.
- Weekly Prize
- $20 gift cards to a variety of places. Smashburger, Home Depot, Amazon and Starbucks are just a few!
- Midsummer Prize
- $50 Target gift card
- Grand Prize
- $100 Target gift card
Online Programs
Unfortunately, we will not be able to have our Summer Reading Kickoff, Jolly Thursdays, Tower Tuesdays or other programs at our branches this summer. Don’t worry though! We have lots of online programs planned that you can enjoy from home.
Our online programs are primarily divided into three different types: Take & Make programs, Zoom programs and YouTube programs.
Take & Make Programs
Registration is required for these virtual programs. The programs include Take & Make bags that will provide everything you need to participate. Take & Make bags must be picked up three days prior to the program for those who have registered unless arrangements have been made.
The tutorial for each program will be available on the designated program date and time by visiting https://www.cc-pl.org/articles.
Zoom Programs
These are live programs that will be conducted via Zoom, a free online video conferencing platform. Registration is required. On the day of the program, we will email you with the link to join the live program. You are not required to have a Zoom account.
YouTube Programs
These programs will be released on our YouTube channel on the program date and time listed. Story times, yoga and a tour of the animals at Good Green Earth Farm are just a few of the ones we have planned. There is no need to register for these programs. However, you can sign up to receive an email reminder for the program so you can make sure you don’t miss it!
Our YouTube Channel
View the Schedule
Start planning your summer of virtual fun by browsing our upcoming programs below!
Summer Reading Finale: Outdoor Cooking
Switch It Up: Tournament Time!
Teen Summer Reading Finale: A Trip Through Time
Virtual Author Talk: With Juvenile Author Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)
Harry Potter's Birthday Party!
Registration Required
Must Read Romance: YA School Romance
Newport Book Club: 'The House of Eve' by Sadeqa Johnson
Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Dr. Jennifer Levasseur with an All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station
The Book Bus & Friends at the Silver Grove Dari Bar
Tween Book Club: 'Aquicorn Cove' by K. O'Neill
Coffee & Conversation: 'Song of Solomon' by Toni Morrison
Manga to Anime Club: 'One Piece' by Eiichiro Oda
Cup of Crime: 'The Name of the Star' by Maureen Johnson
Alexandria Branch Opening Late at 1 pm for Inventory
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'Beezus and Ramona' by Beverly Cleary
Virtual Author Talk: Irena Smith, PhD- The Golden Ticket to College Admissions is Not what you Think
Spotlight Series: 'Sin City' — A Musical Revue
Registration Required
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin
Puppy Tales
The Book Bus at Festival on the Lake
Tuesday Book Club: Spare
Cam's Kids Book Club: ''The Girl Who Heard the Music' by Mahani Teave
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'Last Night at the Telegraph Club' by Malinda Lo
Virtual Author Talk: Shelby Van Pelt- An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope
Spotlight Series: The Haunting Case of the Bricca Family Murders
Spotlight Series: 'Perfect Day in Kentucky'
Teen Tuesday: Nintendo Switch Games
Newport Book Club: 'Golden Spoon' by Jessa Maxwell
Digital Payment Services
Bottle Cap Craft
How to Choose a New Computer
Upcycled Crafting
Must Read Romance: Science Fiction Romance
Signature Series Sneak Peek: The Last Glory Days of Baseball with Keith O'Brien
Dungeons & Dragons
Signature Series: The Last Glory Days of Baseball with Keith O'Brien
Play, Explore, Build at Highland Heights Civic Center Park
Tech & Treats: Exploring and Downloading Apps
Minecraft Club
Homeschool Hangout: Art & Designs of India – Make Rangoli & Mandalas
Teen Tuesday: DIY Stress Toys
Escape Room: Roll for Initiative!
Rough Draft Collab Writer's Club
Cozy Time for Babies
Coffee & Conversation: 'Year of the Tiger' by Alice Wong
Manga to Anime Club: 'Dr. STONE' by Riichiro Inagaki
Cup of Crime: 'Murder Your Employer' by Rupert Holmes
Baby Time with Melodies to Grow On
Baby Wigglers
Homeschool: Incredible Insects
DIY Candy Sushi
Job Searching in the Digital Age
Sun Printed Bandanas (Repeat Program)
Digital Couponing for Beginners
Tween Book Club: 'Small Spaces' by Katherine Arden
The Book Bus at Bellevue Art in the Park
A Visit from Good Green Earth Farm
Clay Creations
History of Trains in Newport with Train Aficionado Jonathan Higgins
Tuesday Book Club: Britt-Marie Was Here
Cam's Kids Book Club: 'Maribel's Year' by Michelle Sterling
Challenging Reads Book Club: 'Feed' by M.T. Anderson
Cozy Time for Babies
Cardboard Birds
Baby Wigglers
Homeschool Book to Movie Club: 'Turtle Boy' by M. Evan Wolkenstein
Teen Thursday: DIY Felt Creatures
Magical Kitties Save the Day!
Not Another Book Club: Ocean at the End of the Lane
Homeschool Hive: Martial Arts
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Family Roblox Club
Books and Brunch Book Club: 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls
Yoga at the Library!
Talking Tech Troubles: Computer Basics
Seed Mosaics