Summer Reading & Other Challenges
Pick up your Storybook Walk booklet at the library OR print it HERE.
Look for book covers displayed in the windows of downtown businesses and turn in your booklet
to the youth desk for a free book + a chance to win a grand prize!
For 5th & 6th graders in partnership with Lenihan
Summer Reading 2026 Challenge for ALL AGES
More info coming soon about 2026 Challenge: Plant a Seed, Read
For detailed information about free activities
see the Library’s Online Calendar.
Read. Learn. Earn Badges & Prizes.
Prizes at sign up, 15 days of reading, & 30 days + 5 activity badges!
Free summer activities: storytime, Pokemon Club, special events.
Free summer lunch for kids, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10-11 am
Watch VIDEOS:
Virtual Summer Visit to Library
How to Use Beanstack for the Summer Challenge
Sign up with a computer or download the free Beanstack Tracker app!
Need Help with Beanstack?
If you’ve forgotten your login info, or need help signing up or logging,
just ASK US at the youth desk anytime!
For info on FREE activities going on this summer:
Check out the Events Calendar, or like us on Facebook!
Read 1000 Books Together– ongoing challenge
Start logging books with your baby, toddler, or preschooler.
Prizes for reaching milestones of 25, 100, 500, 800 books.
Receive a “Super Readers Prize Pack” at 1000 books (by the time your child turns 10),
plus your picture in our Super Readers photo album if you choose.
You can participate in 1000 Books AND other challenges going on at the same time.
Need help? Stop by the youth desk or give us a call at 641-754-5738, ext. 3.
Or email us at libraryyouth@marshalltown-ia.gov