Adult Summer Reading

Register now! Who says summer reading is just for kids? Join a community of readers in our fun new summer program for adults. Through August 15, track your reading in the online platform Beanstack, complete activities, and earn badges for chances to win gift cards! For every digital badge you earn, your name will be added to a drawing. And five lucky winners* will receive a $100 Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce gift card for local businesses.

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Who can participate?

Anyone from anywhere age 18+. Please keep in mind that gift card prizes are only redeemable at local participating businesses.

How do I participate?

For every digital badge you earn, your name will be added to a drawing. Five lucky winners* will receive a $100 Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce gift card for local businesses.

You can read, complete activities, or do both!

  • How do I track my reading? You track your minutes read in 5-hour increments up to 25 hours (that’s 1,500 minutes!).
  • Does reading an audiobook or graphic novel count? Absolutely!
  • Does reading to my child count? Of course!
  • What kind of activities count? You’ll find a full list of qualifying activities in Beanstack—including exploring library resources, attending library programs, and finding the library out in the community.

Wondering what to read next?

FAQs

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What is Beanstack?

Beanstack is an easy-to-use online platform where you can track your reading and activities. Download the Beanstack Tracker app—available for iOS and Android—to your mobile device for convenient registration and logging.

How do I register?

Click on “Register or log in to Beanstack now” (above) to access Beanstack, an easy-to-use online tracking system.

Need help with Beanstack? Watch the virtual tutorial on this page; just click play!

*I was notified that I won a prize! How can I pick it up?

Winners will have until August 31 to pick up prizes at the Oak Park Public Library location of their choice. If no preference is given, prizes will be held at the Main Library.

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