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Winter Reading Program for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Winter Reading Program

    December 21–January 31

     For Kids Ages 0–5

    Earn prizes by reading! Every time you read together, log the number of books on the Beanstack Tracker app or at carmel.beanstack.com. (Optional: Download a print-at-home tracking sheet to help kids keep track of their reading.)

    Reading Prizes

    • 12 picture books/beginning readers = bookmark
    • 24 picture books/beginning readers = choice of a free book
    • 36 picture books/beginning readers = sticker
    • 48 picture books/beginning readers = choice of another free book
    • BONUS: 12 extra books = solar eclipse glasses
       
      Visit the West Branch or the Main Library Kids Area to collect your prizes through February 9. Eclipse glasses are available while supplies last beginning January 2 through February 9.

     For Kids in Grades K–5

    Earn prizes by reading! Every time you read or listen to a book, log the number of minutes on the Beanstack Tracker app or at carmel.beanstack.com. (Optional: Download a print-at-home tracking sheet to help kids keep track of their reading.)

    Reading Prizes

    • 1 hour = bookmark
    • 2 hours = choice of a free book
    • 3 hours = sticker
    • 4 hours = choice of another free book
    • BONUS: 1 extra hour = solar eclipse glasses
       
      Visit the West Branch or the Main Library Kids Area to collect your prizes through February 9. Eclipse glasses are available while supplies last beginning January 2 through February 9.

     For Teens

    Earn a badge every time you finish a book! Track your reading online using the Beanstack Tracker app or at carmel.beanstack.com. The badges you earn can be entered into the prize drawings of your choice.

    Reading Badges

    • 1 book = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings)
    • 2 books = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings)
    • 3 books = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings)
    • 4 books = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings + coupon for a free book from Foundation Friends Bookstore)
    • BONUS: 1 extra book = solar eclipse glasses
       
      Visit the West Branch or the Main Library to collect your bookstore coupon through February 9. Eclipse glasses are available while supplies last beginning January 2 through February 9.

    Prize Drawings

    $50 Java House gift card
    $50 Bookshop.org gift card
    Prize drawing winners will be notified by email on February 1.

     For Adults

    Earn a badge every time you finish a book! Track your reading online using the Beanstack Tracker app or at carmel.beanstack.com. The badges you earn can be entered into the prize drawings of your choice.

    Reading Badges

    • 1 book = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings)
    • 2 books = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings)
    • 3 books = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings)
    • 4 books = 1 badge (1 entry in our prize drawings + coupon for a free book from Foundation Friends Bookstore)
    • BONUS: 1 extra book = solar eclipse glasses
       
      Visit the West Branch or the Main Library to collect your bookstore coupon through February 9. Eclipse glasses are available while supplies last beginning January 2 through February 9.

    Prize Drawings

    $50 VISA gift card (6 lucky winners)
    $50 Java House gift card (3 lucky winners)
    $50 Cake Bake Shop gift card (3 lucky winners)
    Prize drawing winners will be notified by email on February 1.


    

      • Winter Reading Program signup is open now through at the free Beanstack Tracker app or at carmel.beanstack.com.

      • No, everyone is welcome to participate.

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