Reading Program

2025 Summer Reading & Activity Challenge
Monday, June 9-Sunday, August 3

This challenge offers something for everyone!  We invite youth and adults of all ages to earn virtual prize tickets for our grand prizes by completing fun activities, trying out Library resources, attending Library programs, and reading a variety of books.  Track your progress online at greenhillslibrary.beanstack.org or via the Beanstack app.

Registration starts Monday, June 9 at 9am and will continue throughout the duration of the program.

Adult Challenge Activities

Level up at your Library!  Whether it’s learning a new skill or trying a new technology, the Library has it all.  This challenge is a fun and engaging way to earn prize tickets for completing activities, reading books, and more.  Libraries are not just a space for knowledge; they are also a space for trying new things!  Track your progress and badges using the Beanstack app or website.

Week 1 • June 9-15

• Read or listen to one book
• Visit the Library Booth at the Hills Farmers Market (Friday between 9am-1pm)
• Place a hold on any Library item
• Attend an adult or all ages Library program

Week 2 • June 16-22

• Read or listen to one book
• Browse one of the Library’s Little Free Blockbusters
• Vote in the Adult Services Department Poll (at the Adult Services Desk)
• Reader’s Choice: Read a book that takes place in a different country

Week 3 • June 23-29

• Read or listen to one book
• Listen to an episode of the Library’s Checked Out Podcast
• Create a vision board
• Reader’s choice: Read a science fiction book

Week 4 • June 30-July 6

• Read or listen to one book
• Suggest an item for the GHPLD Beyond Books collection (via the Beanstack app or website)
• Comment on a staff Letterboxd list
• Stream a documentary on Kanopy: Check out this list of 2025 releases

Week 5 • July 7-13

• Read or listen to one book
• View a class on Creativebug
• Check out a board game or visit the Library’s puzzle table
• Reader’s choice: Read a graphic novel

Week 6 • July 14-20

• Read or listen to one book
• Complete a New York Times puzzle
• Check out a video game
• Reader’s choice: Read any book that was released in the last 12 months

Week 7 • July 21-27

• Read or listen to one book
• Complete a crossword puzzle
• Check out an audiobook or ebook on Libby or Hoopla
• Reader’s choice: Read a banned or challenged book

Week 8 • July 28-August 3

• Read or listen to one book
• Complete the Summer Reading & Activity Challenge Feedback Survey
• View a class or course on FinancialFit
• Reader’s choice: Read a nonfiction history book

Youth Services Bingo

Summer is here and bingo is back!  You will have the entire summer to fill up your bingo card for tickets to earn prizes.  To fill up your card, you’ll have to level up your Beanstack reading log and complete some thrilling activities.  Each time you mark off a spot on the bingo card, you will earn a prize ticket.  When you hit bingo, you will earn an extra 10 prize tickets.  If you cover your entire card, you will earn a whopping 25 more prize tickets!  This challenge is for ages 0-17.  Check out the Beanstack app or website to begin your bingo challenge!  We also created a brochure (available to download or at the Youth Services Desk) to guide you along the way.

Questions?

Youth/teen registrants: Call 708-598-8446, ext. 117 or email youthservices@greenhillslibrary.org.
Adult registrants: Call 708-598-8446, ext. 120 or email adultservices@greenhillslibrary.org.