Summer Reading Challenges are back! We’re using an app called Beanstack to track your reading (web interface works too). You can also get a paper log if you need one from either branch or the bookmobile (in case your access to the internet is less than reliable). Register through any of the links that say “sign up” like the one to the right. If you want to use the app, after you’ve downloaded it search for Ashtabula County District Library to register.
Caregiver & Me:
Read together as a family! At least one adult and any number young household members can read and participate together EVEN if you’re also participating in your own age category. An Adult must complete the registration for participation in this program. The daily reading goal for this challenge is 20 minutes with a final goal of 600 minutes. Just keep track of your time in the beanstack app or on your paper log. Prizes are available at each tier along with an entry for the grand prize Gift Certificate to the Ashtabula County YMCA.
Grades K – 2:
This challenge is for the newly independent readers entering Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade. The daily Reading goal is 15 minutes with a final goal of 450 minutes. There are three tiers of prizes, including books, small toys and snacks. Prizes are available at each tier along with an entry for the grand prize “Moontoy” (a 175 piece STEM building toy).
Grades 3 – 5:
This is the reading challenge individual readers entering grades 3 – 5. The daily reading goal is set at 20 minutes with a final goal of 600 minutes. There are three tiers of prizes, including books, small toys and snacks. Prizes are available at each tier along with an entry for the grand prize “Lucky Doug Robot.”
Grades 6 – 8:
This is the reading challenge for individual readers entering grades 6 – 8. The daily reading goal at this level is 30 minutes with a final goal for the program of 900 minutes. There are three tiers of prizes, including books, small toys and snacks. Prizes are available at each tier along with an entry for the grand prize “Fuse Bead Kit.”
Grades 9 – 12:
This is the reading challenge for individual High School readers (entering grades 9 – 12). The daily reading goal at this level is 30 minutes with a final goal for the program of 900 minutes. There are three tiers of prizes, including books, small toys and snacks. Prizes are available at each tier along with an entry for the grand prize “Atlas Cinemas gift card“.
Adult:
Adult Readers (over age 18) are invited to participate in the Adult Category. Participants in this category keep track of the number of books they read—not the minutes they read. Participants simply enter the title and author of the book on their Beanstack or paper log. (Books longer than 500 pages may count as two separate entries). The participant who logs the most books read will receive an ACDL swag basket and a gift card to Luigi’s Pizzeria. Participation is a great way to model good reading habits to younger readers!
