Plant a Seed, Read
June 1-August 14
Read, try something new, earn rewards, and prevent the summer slide! Prizes will include books, a summer reading t-shirt sponsored by Hills Bank, and more! See our calendar for details about special summer events for children and families.
Log your reading on the web, download the Beanstack app, or pick up a paper log at the Library.
New! Paper logs are available in Arabic, French and Spanish in addition to English.
See below for age specific challenge details and printable reading logs.
Babies & Toddlers
Ages 0-2
Enjoy a summer of books and learning with your child!
Read 15 books for a free pass to the Iowa Children’s Museum. Repeat readings count!
Read another 15 books and complete 10 early literacy activities to finish the challenge. Your child will earn a board book sponsored by Hills Bank and an entry for the ticket drawings!
Printable Reading Logs
Ages 0-2
Preschool & Kindergarten
Ages 3-5
Enjoy a summer of books and learning with your child!
Read 15 books to earn a book to keep. Repeat readings count!
Read 15 more books and complete 10 early literacy activities to finish the challenge. Your child will earn a t-shirt sponsored by Hills Bank and an entry for the ticket drawings!
Printable Reading Logs
Ages 3-5
Elementary Aged
Children going into 1st-5th grades
Read. Do. Have fun…and earn rewards!
Read 300 minutes to earn a book to keep.
Read another 240 minutes and complete 10 activities to finish the challenge. You’ll earn a t-shirt sponsored by Hills Bank and an entry for the ticket drawings!