Welcome to Pasco County Libraries Reading Challenges!

 

Participate in our virtual reading challenges throughout the year using Beanstack!

Kids, teens, and adults can track their reading minutes, write book reviews, and participate in fun activities to earn digital badges.

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What is Beanstack?

  • Beanstack is a website and app that promotes reading through various challenges and activities. Track your reading and earn digital badges from completing challenges! During Summer Reading Challenge, participants who complete the challenge are entered into drawings for prizes!

Can you register multiple readers on an account?

  • Yes, you can set up as many profiles as you'd like for readers of any age! This feature is great for families, schools, or other groups. You can easily log reading for multiple profiles at one time.

Is there an app?

How do I join a Reading Challenge?

  • Once you're registered, available challenges will be on your main page. Simply click a challenge to join and start logging!

Where can I get help about Beanstack?

 

Check out our challenges below!


Makerspace May 2025

For All Ages | May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

This month, dive into Makerspaces at Pasco Libraries! Makerspaces are creative hubs where you can craft, learn, design, experiment, and construct. They emphasize hands-on exploration and creativity. Discover the variety of Makerspaces available at our branches!

Complete the challenge by logging 10 hours of reading and completing 7 activity badges.

When you complete the challenge by the end of the month, you will be entered into a drawing for a special library-themed tote bag filled with goods created in our very own Makerspaces!


1000 Books Before Kindergarten

For Ages 0 - 5 | Ongoing

This program encourages all Pasco County area families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Log reading and earn badges all along the way.

Complete the challenge by reading 1,000 books including repeat reads.

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Patrons of all ages may enter to win prizes by completing challenges through Beanstack (pascolibraries.beanstack.org). Each Pasco County library branch may offer additional prizes with varying requirements. Participation in the Beanstack reading challenge is not required, but winning individuals must be present to pick up the prize at a Pasco County Library branch. If you’d like to enter to win without participation please email librarydigitalservices@pascolibraries.org. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are not endorsing or sponsoring this contest.