The library offers reading challenges designed to encourage reading and make it fun for everyone!
These challenges allow families and readers of all ages to log their reading and earn prizes and badges. Participants can track their progress through Beanstack, a free online service that provides book and activity logging, personalized recommendations, and book reviews.
The library has hosted a variety of themed challenges on Beanstack, from Hispanic Heritage and poetry to sustainability. While the prizes are exciting, the primary goal is to inspire lifelong readers. People tend to read more when they can choose what to read, which is especially important for children as they explore their passions.
Press Start on Your Summer Adventure – Sign Up Today for the Summer Reading Challenge!
Join us at Fox River Valley Public Library for an epic Summer Reading Challenge where YOU are the main character! This year’s theme is “Level Up at Your Library”, so grab your reading gear, power up your imagination, and get ready to embark on a page-turning quest like never before.
Early access unlocks May 1 – The challenge officially begins June 1!
Will you grind through thrilling stories, complete side quests in our programs, or explore hidden treasure troves of digital resources? However you play, our GAME BOARD-style format makes tracking your progress a breeze—log your progress through Beanstack or pick up a paper quest log at any library branch.
Game Over: July 31 – Make sure to log all your reading levels before time runs out to claim your well-earned loot! Ready to press start? Join the adventure today!
Press Start for an Epic Summer! Join us for a Kick-Off Picnic to launch the Summer Reading Challenge on Monday, June 2, from 6-8 PM at Randall Oaks Park Front Shelter (by the zoo), 1180 N Randall Rd, West Dundee, IL.
Gamers, book lovers, and adventure seekers of all ages—get ready to begin your reading quest with an evening packed with bonus content, including:
- Music to set the perfect game soundtrack
- Craft Stations for creative side quests
- Kona Ice to help you recharge
- Raffle Prizes for lucky winners to score epic loot
Enrolling is easy:
Online: Visit frvpld.beanstack.org on your computer to create an account for your entire family or yourself individually. If you're already a Beanstack user, log in and sign up for the new challenge.
In-person: Stop by the Fox River Valley Library Dundee Branch or the Randall Oaks Branch to sign up and receive a paper reading log.
On-the-go: Keep the challenge at your fingertips by downloading the Beanstack mobile app for your Apple or Android device.
Gear up for an EPIC adventure in our Summer Reading Challenge! Level up your imagination, conquer reading quests, and unlock rewards along the way. Are you ready to join the game? Let the journey begin!
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1001 Books Before Kindergarten
Read together and track the number of books you share. Repetition is great for learning, so feel free to read the same title again and again! Complete milestones to earn badges and check in at the library to receive prizes. When you reach 1001 books you will receive an invitation to our annual graduation party.
Beanstack
Beanstack is a free online service that offers an innovative new way to connect children and their families with books and educational reading activities that match each person’s interests, ages and reading level. It also includes book and activity logging, badges and registration for all members of the family under one account.
Available 24/7 through your computer or mobile device (link to app download page). We are happy to walk you through setting up Beanstack on your device. Stop by the library at your convenience, or make a One-On-One Technology appointment.