
June 1 - July 16 2022
● Read and learn! ● Earn free books! ● Participate in prize drawings! ● Enjoy creative and engaging activities!
Community Reading Goal Progress
Achieved: 796,028 minutes
Goal: 3,000,000 minutes
Featured Events
Early Learners (Birth-5)
Story time makes learning fun! Story time outdoors doubles the fun.
These story times, intended for families with children up to age 5, feature stories, songs, rhymes, and other
activities which emphasize five simple practices - reading, talking, writing, singing and playing - that help children learn the skills they need to be ready to read.
Feel free to bring outdoor seating and a snack. Please prepare for outdoor weather conditions. For specific dates, times, and locations, visit the event calendar.
Kids (6-11)
Dive in and explore the secret rhythms of some of the most fascinating (and elusive) sea creatures on our planet! Instruments/drums provided for all participants!
- Thursday, June 23, 10am at Long Family Memorial Park, 3117 F Rd
- Thursday, June 23, 3pm at the Fruita Community Center Room, 324 N Coulson St
- Friday, June 24, 10am at The Shift Lot, 702 Main St
- Friday, June 24, 3pm at Mother's Park, 2003 High St, Collbran
This event is part of the Family Summer Entertainers program. For more information on the Family Summer Entertainers Program, visit the event calendar or see the program flier.
Teens (12-18)
Take a class from Fat Cat Pottery's instructors and decorate your own pottery piece to keep. All supplies are included and this event is free for teens to attend. Registration is required for this event.
- Central Community Room, 4-5:30pm on Friday, July 8.
- Fruita Branch Library, 4:00-5:00pm on Monday, July 11.
- Clifton Branch Library, 4:00-5:00pm on Tuesday, July 12.
For more Teen event offerings or to register for this event, visit the event calendar.
Adults (19+)
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month to discuss group-selected titles for Kiva Book Club! Participate virtually via Google Meet or in-person in the Central Library Monument Community Room as we discuss Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen by Bob Greene with other people who have read the book.
In-person seating for this event is limited, and registration is required. Please register for this event on the event calendar if you wish to attend.
KIVA Book Club is one of several Book Clubs offered by Mesa County Libraries. Visit the event calendar learn about Book Club offerings at a library location near you.
Why is Summer Reading so important for kids?
- Reading just two to three hours a week during the summer combats summer learning loss. Students who do not read during the summer months can lose up to two months of reading skills. Plus, reading is FUN and fun is good for kids.
When does Summer Reading start/end?
- Summer Reading 2022 will be from June 1 to July 16.
Do I need a library card to participate in Summer Reading?
- You do not need a library card to sign up for Summer Reading. However, you will need a library card to check out library materials and use electronic resources, so we encourage you to get a library card so you can access all of the resources the library has to offer.
Is there a fee to participate in Summer Reading?
- No. Summer Reading is available to you at no charge.
Will the library be hosting entertainers this year?
- Visit our online Event Calendar to learn more and to find specific links and registration information (if required).
Is Summer Reading for adults too?
- Yes! Summer Reading is for all ages! Sign up to start earning points for reading and completing other activities.
Why should adults participate in Summer Reading?
- As we grow older, we tend to read less frequently, but reading benefits our lives in many different ways! Reading...
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helps us understand complex relationships.
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grows our capacity for empathy and sympathy.
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shows us perspectives and experiences that are different from our own.
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allows us to discover new ways to express ourselves.
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enhances our self awareness.
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How does Summer Reading work?
- During Summer Reading, you will track your reading and activities online, earning points along the way. No paper log is required! Participating online lets you see the points you’ve earned, collect virtual badges for your accomplishments, and automatically enter prize drawings as you reach milestones throughout the summer! Specially designed Badge Books (ages birth-11) and Reading Journals (ages 12+) will allow you to track your progress on paper while doing fun activities.
Is there a list of books that I have to read?
- You are completely free to read whatever you want! Participants can count newspapers, magazines, comics, blog posts, audiobooks, etc.
How do I sign up for Summer Reading?
- Visit mesacountylibraries.beanstack.org and select “Register an Individual or Family” to get started. Follow the prompts to create your account. You can also sign up using the BeanStack Tracker App.
What is BeanStack?
- BeanStack is our web-based Summer Reading program management software. It allows you to track your reading and activities, write and read book reviews from your peers, earn online badges, and automatically be entered into drawings for which you are eligible.
What is an individual account vs a family account?
- An individual account would be for a reader who is only registering themselves for the program. If you are registering multiple people in your household, and would like to manage all of those accounts using one login, then you can create a family account. This is ideal for parents and other caregivers who are logging reading and activities for children
I’m a daycare provider/preschool teacher/day camp counselor/summer school teacher. Do I need to register each child individually?
- If you are caring for five or more children and the children in your class/group are approximately the same age, you can register your entire class/group at the same time. From the BeanStack sign-in page, select “Register a Class or Group,” and follow the instructions from there. Once you register, you can give each reader an individual name by going to your Profile Settings. Registering as a class/group will allow you to log reading and activities for all members of your class/group at the same time.
If I created a BeanStack account in the past, can I use that account this year?
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All BeanStack accounts created prior to 2020 have been deleted. If your Beanstack account was created prior to 2020, you will need to create a new account. You are welcome to reuse the username and password from your previous account if you desire. If you created a BeanStack account to participate in Summer Reading last year, you can use the same account. Please contact us at 970-243-4442 if you need assistance accessing your account.
What if I forgot my password?
- If you provide an email upon creating your account, you can select “Recover Password” from the BeanStack sign-in page. You will be prompted to enter your username or your email address and a link will be emailed to reset your password. If you did not provide an email address upon sign-up, you can call 970-243-4442 and library staff will assist you in resetting your password.
The goal for Summer Reading 2022 is to earn 1500 points
- While doing so, earn online badges, tangible prizes, free books, and chances to win bi-weekly and grand prize drawing entries.
How do I log my points?
- Log your points using your account on mesacountylibraries.beanstack.
org or the BeanStack app.
Don’t want to use Beanstack?
- Log reading and activities in your reading journal or badge book. Then call or visit any Mesa County Libraries location to have library staff enter your reading and activities into Beanstack.
Journaling not your thing?
- No problem. Journal activities are just for fun, and are not required to complete the program. If you’d prefer, you can just track your points on the daily reading pages.
Participation |
All Ages |
250 points - Stickers | ![]() |
Early Learners (Birth-5) and Kids (6-11) |
875 points - Choose from prize box (includes fidget toys, PlayDoh, and dinosaurs) | ![]() |
1500 points - Drawstring bag, two books, Enstrom Candies ice cream voucher, bookmark, and grand prize entry | ![]() |
Teens (12-18) |
875 points - Cell phone wallet | ![]() |
1500 points - Drawstring bag, two books, Enstrom Candies beverage voucher, pen, headphones, and a grand prize entry | ![]() |
Adults (19+) |
875 points - Cell phone wallets | ![]() |
1500 points - Folding reusable tote bag, two book vouchers for the Friends of the Library bookstore, Enstrom Candies beverage voucher, fidget keychain, and a grand prize entry | ![]() |
Weekly Prize Drawings |
Early Learners (Birth-5) |
Week 1 - Grand Junction Rockies Baseball Tickets | ![]() |
Week 3 - Ladybug Squish A Boo and Ladybug Memory Game (varies by region) | ![]() |
Week 5 - Barnyard Sorting Cube and Plush Horse | ![]() |
Week 7 - Plush Hand Warmies and Snowballs | ![]() |
Kids (6-11) |
Week 1 - Grand Junction Rockies Baseball Tickets | ![]() |
Week 3 - Battle Sheep board game | ![]() |
Week 5 - Stomp Rocket | ![]() |
Week 7 - Around the World LEGO set | ![]() |
Teens (12-18) |
Week 1 - Grand Junction Rockies Baseball Tickets | ![]() |
Week 3 - Games: EXIT: The Cursed Labyrinth and Danger: The Game | ![]() |
Week 5 - 3D Pen | ![]() |
Week 7 - Hover Soccer Ball | ![]() |
Adults (19+) |
Week 1 - Grand Junction Rockies Baseball Tickets | ![]() |
Week 3 - Out West Books prize pack: Organic tea, book game, sticker, buttons, and pencil set | ![]() |
Week 5 - Willow Creek Herbs and Teas prize pack: Loose Leaf Quiet Nights Tea, Mesh Tea Ball, Penelope's Handmade Soap, Tea Towel, Runamok Maple Syrup | ![]() |
Week 7 - Toasted Pixie and Strive Uniquely Yours prize pack: Bookmark and lip scrub (Toasted Pixie) and Colorado Bottle Opener, Elephant Measuring Tape, Embroidered Phone Pouch, Bubble Soaps, Sparkle Pen, Dinosaur Postcard, and Journal (Strive Uniquely Yours) | ![]() |
Grand Prize Drawings |
Early Learners (Birth-5) |
Outdoor Fun play set: Bubble machine, splash mat, and sports center | ![]() |
Dinosaur play set: Sorting game, puppet, and puzzles | ![]() |
Hungry Caterpillar play set: Activity Toy and magna tiles | ![]() |
Kids (6-11) |
Ticket to Ride board game and Rory's Story Cubes | ![]() |
Star Projector and Speaker | ![]() |
KLASK Magnetic Battle Game | ![]() |
Teens (12-18) |
DROCON Ninja Drone | ![]() |
JBL Live 300 Wireless Headphones with Case | ![]() |
Downtown Grand Junction $75 Gift Card | ![]() |
Adults (19+) |
Board Fox Games prize pack: Wooden Puzzle in Glass Jar, Escape from the Museum, Jabuka Word Game, Exploding Kittens Card Game, Murder of Crows Card Game, and a $30 Downtown Grand Junction Gift Card | ![]() |
Zesty Moose prize pack: Premium Gourmet Foodie Box and a $30 Downtown Grand Junction Gift Card | ![]() |
Stray Wild prize pack: Packraft Hat, Screen Printed Tea Towel, Framed Truck Line Drawing, Gold Printed Card, Moon Power Art Piece, Button, and a $30 Downtown Grand Junction Gift Card | ![]() |
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