Participants will have the opportunity to track their summer reading and activities, opens a new window online with Beanstack, opens a new window or on a paper tracker, opens a new window available at a Ramsey County Library location near you. Pick up your summer reading program materials, a summer sticker and an entry pass to Battle Creek Waterworks. You do not need to complete the program to pick up your sticker and Waterworks entry pass, while supplies last. Ask at your local library location for details!
Start your Summer Break: Use your Beanstack account, opens a new window or download the Beanstack Tracker app, opens a new window on your device and choose the "Summer Break" program to participate or pick up a paper tracker at a Ramsey County Library location, opens a new window nearest to you.
Complete the Program: Earn a free book by earning badges in Beanstack or filling out your paper tracker! Complete the program to be entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance at a four-pack of tickets to Minnesota State Fair or a four-pack of tickets to Sea Life at the Mall of America!
Grades 5 and under: Track the number of books read, time spent reading or activities completed on Beanstack! Or write down titles or time spent reading on your paper tracker.
Pre-K and under: Children ages 6 and younger can participate in both our Kids Summer Break and our year-round program, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Ask your librarian for details.
Grand Prizes: Participants who complete the Summer Break program will automatically be entered in a Beanstack drawing for a four-pack of tickets to Minnesota State Fair or a four-pack of tickets to Sea Life at the Mall of America. Completion prizes are available after June 15.
All badges or paper tracker must be completed by August 10 to earn prizes. The summer reading program is sponsored by the Ramsey County Library Friends, Ramsey County Park and Recreation, Battle Creek Waterworks, MELSA, Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Twins with additional funding from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Media Sponsored by KARE-11 and Star Tribune.
