Welcome to the 2025
Summer Reading Program 

Summer Reading Starts May 28th!

All YCFLD libraries are using Beanstack to track
this year's Summer Reading Program!

It's free and fun for readers of all ages.

Beanstack Offers Great Features for Summer Reading!

• Encourage Free-Choice Reading – Let readers pick their own books to foster a genuine love for reading.

• Gamification Builds Reading Habits – Badges, streaks, and achievements make reading fun and rewarding.

• Avoid Testing Fatigue – Too many assessments can kill enthusiasm for reading; free-choice reading keeps it enjoyable. Beanstack offers gamification and tracking without restrictive levels or quizzes.

Summer Reading Program FAQs:

1. Why join a Summer Reading Program as an adult?
Reading has several benefits for adults. Adding just 20 minutes a day can make a huge impact on your life, boosting mental stimulation, reducing stress, expanding vocabulary, and improving memory. It also strengthens analytical thinking, enhances focus and concentration, sharpens writing skills, and provides a sense of tranquility. Plus, it's a free and entertaining way to gain knowledge and discover new information!

2. Why join a Summer Reading Program as a K-12 student?
According to the Arizona State Library, the benefits of participating in a Summer Reading Program include: 

• reading over the summer helps children keep up their skills
• increased access to library resources to explore interests
• reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
• participants often return to summer library programs year after year, building reading into their summer routine. 

3. What’s the benefit of tracking minutes read instead of the number of books?

• Inclusivity: This approach is more inclusive for struggling readers who might take longer to read a book but still benefit from regular reading practice. 
• Encourages Regular Reading: Tracking minutes encourages consistent reading, even if it's just for short periods each day. 
• Accessibility: It makes the program accessible to all ages and reading levels, including those who prefer audiobooks or reading aloud.

(Source: Arizona State Library)

Want to learn more about the benefits of a Summer Reading Program?

Check out these additional resources: 

• Library Programs Fight Summer Slide by Read On Arizona

• Why public library summer reading programs are important by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

• Why Summer Reading Programs Matter from the California Library Association