Jump to the Adult Summer Reading Program
Youth Summer Reading (Age 0-17)
Record your reading online using Beanstack: https://cranstonlibrary.beanstack.org/
Create a new account, or login to the account you created last year. (Click “sign in” to see the “forgot password” option.)
You can enter how much time you spend reading each day or use the built-in timer. You will earn digital badges and raffle tickets for each hour you read.
Raffle prizes include a robot dog, animal origami kit, ant farm, binoculars, and an animal encyclopedia.
Record your reading starting June 21. Winners will be drawn on August 21.
Kits are designed for elementary age children and include all the material you need for three fun animal-themed activities.
Each kit also contains a secret code you can enter in Beanstack to earn additional badges and raffle tickets.
A new kit drops every Monday from June 28 to August 2.
Visit https://cranstonlibrary.org/animal-scouts to request a kit for pick-up at any Cranston library.
Turn your Animal Scout badges into buttons!
Once you enter your secret code in Beanstack, you’ll get a form to request a button and a lanyard.
Collect all six badges: Track, Dig, Swim, Imagine, Fly, Climb!
Teen Summer Reading 2021 (Grades 6-12)
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Visit the event calendar to see options for outdoor and virtual events.
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Go to https://cranstonlibrary.org/teens to learn about virtual community service opportunities.
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Bring your summer reading lists and assignments to the library for help finding the perfect book.
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Use the summer reading tracker to earn raffle tickets, too!
Adult Summer Reading 2021 (Age 16 and up)
Read books, attend events, pick up a take-and-make kit, and share your reading with the community. Each badge earns a raffle ticket in the end of summer prize drawing. Log your activites using Beanstack: https://cranstonlibrary.beanstack.org/.
Need help with the Beanstack app? Check this list of help tutorials, or contact the library for assistance at 401-943-9080 x3.
Earn badges for each program attended, book read, and more! Check out all the challenges and log your activites online using Beanstack: https://cranstonlibrary.beanstack.org/
Create a new account, or login to the account you created last year. (Click “sign in” to see the “forgot password” option.)
You will earn digital badges for each activity completed. Each activity completed equals one entry into the Adult Summer Reading prize drawing.
Raffle prizes will be announced soon, featuring gift cards and prizes from local businesses.
Record your activities between June 21 and August 21.
Adult Summer Reading paper tracking sheets are available upon request (limited to one tracking sheet per person). Please email zach@cranstonlibrary.org or call 401-943-9080 x3.
Kits are designed for adult crafters and include all the material you need.
Each kit also contains a secret code you can enter in Beanstack to earn additional badges and raffle tickets.
A new kit drops Monday, June 21; Monday, July 12; and Monday, August 2.
Visit cranstonlibrary.org/kits2021 to learn more and reserve a kit, and check our online event calendar for IN-PERSON crafting opportunities throughout the summer.