Summer of Discovery
June 1 – July 31
Pre-registration starts May 1
Sign up with our app Beanstack or come to any library location to get a log and track your reading minutes. Our community goal is to read 2,000,000 minutes!
Incentives
- Pre-readers, kids and teens get a free book at registration.
- Adults that register receive a free pass to a Parks & Recreation facility.
- All finishers will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery and a free entry to Gateway Fun Park.
Track your reading using:
- Beanstack
- Paper logs are available at all locations, in our program booklet or print it from our website starting June 1.
Printable Logs
Rules
- Audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, anything counts!
Goals for readers of all ages
Prizes will be available at all locations between June 1 and July 31, while supplies last.
All finishers will receive a coupon for a free ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery and a free entry to Gateway Fun Park.
| Audience | Sign Up Prize | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-readers | Book | 20 activities |
| Kids | Book | 60 minutes a week for a total of 480 minutes and 4 activities |
| Teens | Book | 100 minutes a week for a total of 800 minutes and 3 activities |
| Adults | Pass to a Parks & Recreation facility | 100 minutes a week for a total of 800 minutes and 3 activities |
Summer of Discovery Programs
Summer Reading Suggestions
Staff Booklists for Kids
Booklists created by our very own youth services staff. Covers everything from Read-Alouds, mermaids, pirates, horse stories, funny books to anti-racism and many suggestions in between.
Teen Picks
Book picked for teens by teens.
Thanks to our Summer of Discovery Sponsors
Contributing Illustrations by Johnny Draco