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Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Program

June 2-August 1, 2026

This year's annual Summer Reading Program has begun! Weekday events are held Tuesday-Friday at Grant Library, as well as special events every Saturday at various facilities, all summer long!

How it Works

⭐ Sign Up
Register / log in online or through the Beanstalk mobile app, and select Grant Library. Pro-tip: You can link multiple readers in your household to one account for easy tracking! 

⭐ Track Your Time
Log your reading minutes daily. Audiobooks count, too! If you miss a day, don’t worry - you can back-log your reading for up to 90 days. 

⭐ Get Your Prizes
Trade your reading minutes for points, then use your points to shop for awesome prizes at our Summer Reading Store! Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Program Schedule

Weekday Events
      • Tuesdays: Plant Art
      • Wednesdays: Lego Garden
      • Thursdays: Storytime & crafts
      • Fridays: STEM Plant Science
All weekday events are held at Grant Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday Events
Registration is requested for Saturday events. Please call (719) 526-2350 to register. 

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