Summer Reading
2026's Summer Library Program is HERE!
Check out the Calendar for all of the events coming in June and July.
See all scheduled events.
Many fun events will take place throughout the summer, including Explore a Vehicle, a temporary tattoo workshop, a community art piece, ice cream socials, a scavenger hunt, and much more!
Reading challenges are tracked through our online portal hosted by Beanstack.
Here everyone can track reading and activities completed. Parents, you can manage all readers' logs in one place and log family reading time in one entry. Teens and other adults can create and manage accounts too!
Prefer to track your reading on paper? No problem! Stop into the library to pick up a paper log. Completed paper logs can be returned to the library to redeem incentives. Paper logs must be returned to the library by August 4, 2026 to redeem incentives.
The Beanstack Process
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- If you created a Beanstack account for for an earlier reading program you still need to sign in and enroll in the Summer Reading program.
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Log Reading & Activities online or with the companion app (see video help below).
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Earn badges and rewards, plus enter for prize drawings.
There is also an app for iOS and Android so you can track progress wherever you are.
Go to your app store to download. Click the buttons below or search for Beanstack in your store.
How-To Videos for using Beanstack
Note some are generic and/or reflect older programs but the processes are still the same.
Register onlineLog Reading - One PersonLog Reading - Multiple people |
Log ActivitiesUse the AppDownload the app for your device from your App Store: NOTE: These video links are not specific to the Hastings Public Library but show the basics of using the app. Some features may not be available. |
