Summer Reading 2023

Summer Reading 2023, “All Together Now” has ended. We hope you enjoyed this year’s program and events. We are already planning for next year. Come back next year for Summer Reading 2024 – Adventure Awaits!

Read all about Summer Reading 2023 in our blog post, Summer Reading with GLS: A look at 2023 and beyond.

All Together Now

We’re All Together Now for Summer Reading 2023!

Join the GLS Summer Reading Program for fun activities and win prizes for reading all summer long. The fun kicks off June 1, 2023 and ends August 4, 2023. Read what you like, attend library programs, and complete activities at home to earn points for a chance to win a GRAND PRIZE at the end of summer. We are keeping it fun by providing incentives and prizes along the way.

Our Summer Reading Program is for GLS patrons of all ages. Here’s everything you need to know to participate:

How to Register

Register for the GLS Summer Reading Program by either:

Contacting us by phone at 1-800-248-6701 or email at gls@georgialibraries.org;
Completing our Summer Reading Registration Form; OR
Creating a free Beanstack account and registering for the 2023 GLS Summer Reading Program. You can access it online by going to https://gls.beanstack.org. Or, find it in the App Store or the Google Play Store.

How it Works

Once you have registered, you can now start earning points. There are several ways to earn points. One hour of reading is equal to one point. Or, you can earn one point by completing one activity from our summer reading activities list. For example, if you read for two hours and complete an origami activity, then you have earned three points. Each age group has a specific summer reading point goal they are encouraged to reach. Remember, when you reach the goal for your group, keep going. The person in each age group who earns the most points will receive a special grand prize.

The point goals for the 2023 GLS Summer Reading Program are:

Kids (8 years old and younger): 10 points
Tweens (9 -12 years old): 20 points
Teens (13 – 17 years old): 30 points
Adults (18 years old and older): 40 points

How to Report Your Points

Let us know how many points you have earned to receive your prizes. We have three ways to report your points:

Contacting us at 1-800-248-6701 or gls@georgialibraries.org,
Completing the weekly Google form, OR
Logging your points on Beanstack. Beanstack is a fun interactive platform where you can record and track your progress. Create a free account to get started, and download the mobile app or access it online by going to https://gls.beanstack.org.

Summer Reading 2023