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Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge runs from May 15th 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 days you read, you will earn 1 online raffle ticket 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 for a chance to win cool prizes (max 5 books). You can earn up to 5 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 "Adventure Begins at Your Library." 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 15th, and winners will be contacted by June 29th. 

Programs for kids & families

Registration not required unless noted, but space is limited, so please arrive early!
Summer Movie Series
Bring your family and some snacks, and join us for a fun movie and free a/c!
  • Thursday, May 23 at 10am: Sherlock Gnomes - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, May 30 at 10am: Moana - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 6 at 10am: Hercules - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 13 at 10am: Atlantis: The Lost Empire - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, June 20 at 10am: Ice Age - Paseo Verde Library
  • Tuesday, June 25 at 2pm: Penguins of Madagascar - Gibson Library
  • Thursday, June 27 at 2pm: Onward - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, July 11 at 10am: Up - Paseo Verde Library
  • Tuesday, July 16 at 2pm: Moana - Gibson Library
  • Thursday, July 18 at 10am: Trolls - Paseo Verde Library
  • Thursday, July 25 at 10am: The Emperor's New Groove - Paseo Verde Library
Magic Show featuring Magician John Lewit
Have a magical time at the library! For all ages.
Adventure Begins at Your Library: School Age Storytime
Let's go on an adventure with stories and fun crafts! For kids ages 6-11. 
STEAM Team at the Paseo Verde Library
Enjoy books and activities related to science, technology, engineering, art, and math! For kids ages 5-11 and caregivers. 
Archaeological Garden
Create your own dinosaur garden! For kids ages 5-11 and caregivers.
Fly into the World of Bats at the West Henderson Library
Presented by Sloan Canyon National Conversation Area. For kids ages 5+ and caregivers.
Make Your Own Donut Sculpture
Art is yummy! Create a tasty sculpture from modeling clay. For kids ages 5-11 and caregivers.
Adventures Begins with... at the Paseo Verde Library
Join us for fun 1.5 hour workshops and activities! For kids ages 8-12. 
Crafternoon at the Gibson Library
Drop in and get crafty! For all ages.
  • Friday, June 14 from 2 to 3pm
  • Friday, June 28 from 2 to 3pm
  • Friday, July 12 from 2 to 3pm
  • Friday, July 26 from 2 to 3pm
Zoo to You!
Meet live animals from South America, thanks to Petting Zoo 2 U! For kid ages 5-11 and caregivers.*
Make Your Own Abstract Art
Learn about art and create your own abstract composition. For kids ages 8-12.

Programs for TEENS

Registration not required unless noted, but space is limited, so please arrive early!
After-Hours Lock-in Events
Teen Time at the Gibson Library
Fun crafts! Snacks provided! Ages 11-17.

SPONSORS

Many thanks to our Summer Reading Challenge prize sponsors for their generosity and support! (Prizes available while supplies last.)
Henderson Silver Knights
Meow Wolf
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Pizza Hut
Shark Reef Aquarium
The Book and the Bean

The Smith Center

Uptown Jungle
Vegas Knight Hawks
Wildhorse Golf Club
Wow Wow Lemonade

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