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Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Our 2023 Summer Reading Challenge started May 15th and runs through July 31st.

sign up with Beanstack

Track your summer reading, earn badges, and win cool prizes using Beanstack! 
Beanstack logo


How to sign up on the Beanstack app
  • Download the app for your Apple or Android devices
  • Click "Let's Go"
  • Choose "At my library, school, or bookstore"
  • Click "Find a site"
  • Search for "Henderson Libraries"
  • Click "Don't have an account? Sign up!" at the bottom of the page
  • Once you've signed up, make sure to register for the Summer Reading Challenge!
How to sign up using the Beanstack website
Important Info about Family Accounts
  • It's best to register for an account first as a parent using your own info. Once you've signed up, you can easily add your children under your account and register them for programs based on their ages. 
  • Make sure to provide a valid method of contact. Your Beanstack account is not automatically linked to your library account.

Raffle Prizes

Log your reading to earn tickets for our raffle prizes.
Ages 4 - 17: For every 5 hours you read, you will earn 1 online raffle ticket (max 10) for a chance to win some great prizes! Make sure to select which raffle prize you hope to win. 
Adults: For every book you read, you will earn 1 automatic entry (max 4) for a chance to win a gift card. You can earn bonus entries by participating in our One Book, One Henderson community book club and events this summer!

Design a bookmark contest

Use your imagination and creativity to design a bookmark based on the theme "All Together Now." We will select a winner from each age group (5-10 years old and 11-17 years old) at each of our libraries (8 winners total). Winners will receive a Target gift card and will have their bookmarks printed and available at the library for anyone to pick up! 
Pick up an entry form at your favorite library starting May 15th. Bookmark designs are due June 17th, and winners will be contacted by June 24th. 

Programs for kids & families

Registration not required unless noted, but space is limited, so please arrive early!
Magic Show featuring Magician John Lewit
Come together for a magical time at the library!
All Together Now: School-age Storytime at the Gibson Library
Let's learn how we can make a difference with stories and a fun craft. For kids ages 6-11.
  • Every Wednesday in June and July from 2 to 2:45pm
Crafternoon at the Gibson Library
Drop in and get crafty! Open to kids of all ages.
  • Friday, June 9 from 2 to 3pm
  • Friday, June 23 from 2 to 3pm
  • Friday, July 14 from 2 to 3pm
  • Friday, July 28 from 2 to 3pm
Summer Movie Series
Bring your family and some snacks and join us for a fun movie and free a/c!
  • Thursday, June 1 at 10am: Big Hero 6 - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 8 at 10am: Zootopia - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 15 at 10am: Kung Fu Panda - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 22 at 10am: Shrek - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 29 at 10am: Encanto - Paseo Verde Library
  • Friday, June 30 at 2pm: The Rescuers - Gibson Library
  • Thursday, July 6 at 10am: A Goofy Movie - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, July 13 at 10am: How to Train Your Dragon - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, July 20 at 10am: The LEGO Movie - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, July 27 at 10am: The Lorax - Paseo Verde Library
  • Saturday, July 29 at 2pm: Robin Hood - Gibson Library
Tween Camps at the Paseo Verde Library
Join us for a fun two-hour mini camp! For kids ages 8-12. 
Fratello Marionettes
Enjoy a traditional puppet show featuring the Bay Area's Fratello Marionettes! 

SPONSORS

Many thanks to our Summer Reading Challenge prize sponsors for their generosity and support! (Prizes available while supplies last.)

Jeremiah's Italian Ice

Meow Wolf
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Pizza Hut
Shark Reef Aquarium
Uptown Jungle

Summer Reading Lists

Need book suggestions for your kids? Here are some great lists created by the Association for Library Service to Children, broken down by age group. Click on each list to view or download. 

Summer Reading List, birth to preschool   Summer Reading List, kindergarten to grade 2  Summer Reading List, grades 3-5  Summer Reading List, grades 6-8