Portland District Library
Yes, your local library does put on a reading challenge every summer and we would love for you to participate! You have two ways you can sign up: in-person using a paper tracker -OR- via our app called Beanstack. For directions on how to sign up for the app, please call (517-647-6981) or stop in.
Any way you decide to log your minutes, as you move through the program you earn level badges. Each level you complete you earn a prize and a ticket, which you can allocate to a drawing for a grand prize. Earn up to 8 tickets that you can divvy up between any of the prizes in any way you see fit.
And it's free to sign up!
Barnes & Noble
I've been curious about this reading program, but haven't done much delving in until now. Information seems a bit sparse on their website but looking at their .PDF illuminates how it actually works.
If you sign up for this program, you simply track 8 books and describe what part was your favorite and why. Once you are finished, you bring the completed journal to your local branch and then you get to choose a book from the list provided. Seems pretty breezy to me!
Pizza Hut
There are a few chain restaurants that offer reading challenges, including Pizza Hut, but you can explore the many options by searching online. Personally, I like the sound of earning a single topping personal pan pizza just for reading! It is easy to download their app and track progress.
Online options
If you are just looking for an easy way to motivate your little readers, doing a quick search on the web can pull up many resources and tools to support them. During the summer, many organizations such as Reading Is Fundamental or The Good and the Beautiful offer things like reading charts, reading lists, and other motivational options to encourage reading.
Other public libraries
Many families don't know if they're allowed to participate in more than one reading program at a time, especially if that program is at another public library. We want to assure you that most libraries are not stingy about what libraries you utilize for reading, and most will encourage you to sign up for more than one program! In our area, here are a few libraries to consider signing up at:
- Grand Ledge Area District Library
- Sunfield District Library
- Mulliken District Library
- Ionia Community Library
- Lyons Township District Library
- Delta Township Library
- Saranac-Clarksville District Library
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