The Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) encourages readers of all ages to join the Summer Reading Challenges! Whether you’re in search of adventure, mystery or inspiration, KFPL has something for everyone to enjoy at their own pace, with chances to win fantastic prizes all summer long. To participate, kids, teens and adults must register and track their summer reading on Beanstack, a digital platform available both on desktop and as a mobile app.
“Our Summer Reading Challenges are designed to make reading enjoyable and accessible for all ages,” said Liz Coates, Manager of Programming and Outreach. “For children and teens, reading throughout the summer helps maintain literacy skills and prevents the summer slide, setting them up for success when they return to school. At the same time, readers of all ages can discover new stories, strengthen their skills and build lasting reading habits—all while winning amazing prizes! We are grateful for the Friends of the Library and TD Bank for supporting reading programs at the Library.”
All Summer Reading programs are free with a library card. Registration opens on Friday, May 30. The challenges run from Saturday, June 14, to Sunday, Aug. 24. Participants can register at any KFPL branch or online through Beanstack.
Summer Reading for Kids
Get ready for a summer full of stories with the TD Summer Reading Club at KFPL! Kids ages 0 to 5 can track listening and reading time in 20-minute intervals and complete fun activities to earn badges on Beanstack. Random draws will take place in June, July and August. The grand prize—a $100 Indigo gift card and a goody basket—will be awarded to one lucky participant who completes the challenge by logging 240 minutes of reading and at least five activities.
Kids ages 6 to 12 can track their reading and listening in 30-minute intervals and complete fun activities to earn badges on Beanstack. Random draws will be held in June, July and August. The grand prize—a $100 Indigo gift card and a goody basket—will go to one participant who completes 330 minutes of reading and at least five activities.
A paper booklet will not be available this year, but children and their caregivers are encouraged to visit the Library each week to chat with staff about their reading, receive a sticker, and add their name to the achievement wall.
Summer Reading for Teens
The Book-it List Reading Challenge returns! Teens can complete activities, write reviews and log reading minutes on Beanstack to earn badges. Each badge gives the reader an entry into weekly prize draws for items like a Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera with film, a lululemon Crossbody Bag, Owala water bottles, Screening Room tickets and more. Each badge also counts as an entry into the Grand Prize draw for a pair of AirPods Pro 2.
Summer Reading for Adults
Adults are invited to participate in the Bask in Books Summer Reading Challenge! Adults can earn badges on Beanstack by completing activities, writing reviews and logging minutes read. Each badge counts as an entry into weekly prize draws for items including a Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera, a Magic Bullet blender, and gift cards to local businesses like Novel Idea and The Screening Room. Every badge also serves as an entry into the Grand Prize draw for a lunch cruise for two with Kingston Thousand Islands Cruises.
For more information about KFPL’s Summer Reading Challenges, visit www.kfpl.ca or contact your local branch. Kids, stay tuned for details about the TD Summer Reading Club wrap-up party—an exciting celebration to close out a season of stories, discovery and fun!
Media Release
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
Liz Coates, Manager of Programming and Outreach
lcoates@kfpl.ca
613-549-8888 Ext.3525