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Book Blizzard: Winter Reading Challenge for Kids, Teens, and Adults

December 18–January 31

The Book Blizzard winter reading challenge has now ended. Over 1,400 people took part in the program, and we hope you discovered lots of great books!

You may still pick up prizes at the Main Library or the West Branch through Sunday, February 8.

Winners of the prize drawings will be contacted the week of February 2.

Beat the chill this winter with Book Blizzard, a reading program for all ages. You’ll have a chance to discover new authors, explore different genres, and revisit old favorites.

How It Works

Beginning December 18, register for the program here or by using the free Beanstack Tracker app.

BADGE 1: Finish five activities from the Badge 1 list to win a free book. You’ll also be entered into a drawing for a $50 Bookshop.org gift card.

BADGE 2: Finish five activities from the Badge 2 list, and you’ll receive a second free book. You’ll get a second entry into a drawing for a $50 Bookshop.org gift card.

Get a printable activity list to help plan your reading and keep track of your progress. Just be sure to enter your activities online, too, in order to be eligible for prizes.

The last day to visit the library to pick up prize books you've earned is Sunday, February 8.

Get a PDF of the Book Blizzard activity tracker

Reading Recommendations

Need some suggestions for great reads? Check out these lists prepared by our library staff.

Get reading recommendations for kids.

Get reading recommendations for teens.

Get reading recommendations for adults.



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  • FAQs
    • Do I need to have a Carmel Clay Public Library card to participate?

      No, everyone is welcome to participate.

    • Are there different programs for different ages?

      Book Blizzard is for all ages. We've come up with activities and reading options that we think can be fun and challenging for all different ages and reading levels. If you need help finding a title that's a good fit, our library staff are happy to help.

    • Can I count a book for more than one activity?

      No, a book can only be counted toward one activity. (For example, if you read a nonfiction book that was also an award winner, you can only count it for one of those categories.)

    • Can I get a printable list of the activities?

      Yes, here's a printable activity list. Just remember to also enter your activities online by January 31 through the Beanstack app or at carmel.beanstack.com in order to be eligible for prizes.

    • How do I count my activities through the Beanstack app?

      Once you've signed up for Book Blizzard, you'll see it under your list of Current Challenges when you open the Beanstack app. Tap on that challenge to continue.

      Tap the + sign and then tap Activity.

      Now tap Badge 1 to see the list of activities that count toward that badge. Tap the activity you've completed. Remember that you need to complete just 5 activities (not all 10) from the Badge 1 list to earn that badge, get a free book*, and be entered into the $50 gift card drawing. And once you've completed Badge 1, you can move onto Badge 2!

      * To pick up your free book (kids) or Foundation Friends bookstore coupon (teens and adults), visit the Main Library's Kids Area, Teens Area, or Adult Services Area.

      (You can pull up a printable list of activity options for both badges here, but you'll still need to enter your completed activities online to be eligible for prizes.)

    • How do I count my activities through the website?

      Once you've joined the Book Blizzard challenge at carmel.beanstack.com, you'll see it under your list of Challenges when you visit that site. Click on that challenge to continue.

      Click the blue Log Reading and Activities button at the top of the screen. Then click the green Complete an Activity button.

      Now click Badge 1 to see the list of activities that count toward that badge. Click the activity you've completed. Remember that you need to complete just 5 activities (not all 10) from the Badge 1 list to earn that badge, get a free book*, and be entered into the $50 gift card drawing. And once you've completed Badge 1, you can move onto Badge 2!

      * To pick up your free book (kids) or Foundation Friends bookstore coupon (teens and adults), visit the Main Library's Kids Area, Teens Area, or Adult Services Area.

      (You can pull up a printable list of activity options for both badges here, but you'll still need to enter your completed activities online to be eligible for prizes.)

    • Is there a deadline to pick up the prizes I've earned?

      You can pick up your prizes at the library through Sunday, February 8.

Have more questions? Call us at 317.814.3988 or chat with us here.