Reading Challenges
The Washoe County Library System uses Beanstack for all our reading challenges. Beanstack automatically offers you all active challenges for which you are eligible. You can also use Beanstack to track your reading time and keep an ongoing log of the books you've read, even if you aren't participating in a reading challenge.
Summer Reading Challenge 
The Summer Reading Challenge (June 1-August 31, 2021) focuses on the development of literacy skills and preparation of children for success by fostering those skills at an early age. The program is open to readers of all ages, with prizes available to participants ages 0-18. We’ve planned a host of exciting virtual events and interactive activities for the duration of the Summer Reading Challenge.
100 Books Before Graduation 
Keep yourself motivated to read with this teen reading challenge. Read whatever books you want, and earn digital badges along the way. Not sure what to read? For some ideas, visit our Teen page, or check out our reading lists, including 50 Books to Read Before Graduation.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success. Any child five years or younger can participate. Just follow these steps:
- Get Started: Download the Beanstack app to your smartphone.
- Track Your Reading: record the titles in the app.
- Every Book Counts: New book, same book, or story time book, it all counts.
- Keep on Reading: Don’t stop at 1,000! Keep on reading together. There’s more learning ahead!
If you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than three years. Visit the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten website for printable certificates and reading logs.
Coloring Sheets Letter to Parents
