Build and reward reading habits for all ages
Whether you're on a school break, enjoying a vacation or staycation, or continuing the usual year-round grind, Summer Reading is a fun way to keep your brain active and sharp.
Read Loads!
June 1–July 31, 2026
Let's read!
Who's ready to build a reader? We are! And one of the best ways to develop and reward reading habits is to read loads during the summer. Join us for good books and fabulous prizes!
- All formats count: You can read printed books, read aloud to youngsters, and listen to audiobooks.
- All ages count: You can participate from birth onward. We love it when the whole family gets involved.
Get started with Beanstack
Register in the Beanstack app. You can then choose to track your books in the app and/or with paper log sheets.
Visit a Library service desk
You can start and complete the reading program in the Beanstack app. Visit a Library service desk to ...
- Pick up paper log sheets, if you prefer to track your reading that way.
- Get and submit raffle tickets you've earned.
- Pick up prizes you've earned.
Reading goals and prizes
Juniors through Grade 1
Read or listen to 30 books.
For every 10 books, earn 1 book prize and 1 raffle ticket. (Limit 3 of each)
🎉 You've completed Summer Reading!
🎟 For every challenge completed, earn 1 extra raffle ticket. (Limit 10)
🏆 Enter your raffle tickets for a chance to win the Grand Prize of your choice. A variety of prizes are on display in the Children's Foyer.
Youth Grades 2–6
Read or listen to 15 books.
For every 5 books, earn 1 book prize and 1 raffle ticket. (Limit 3 of each)
🎉 You've completed Summer Reading!
🎟 For every challenge completed, earn 1 extra raffle ticket. (Limit 10)
🏆 Enter your raffle tickets for a chance to win your choice of a Nintendo Switch 2 console or a $300 gift card to the Lake Forest Book Store.
Teens Grades 7–12
Read or listen to 6 books.
For every 2 books, earn 1 book prize. (Limit 3)
For every 1 book, earn 1 raffle ticket. (Limit 6)
🎉 You've completed Summer Reading!
🎟 For every additional book read, earn 1 extra raffle ticket. (Limit 10)
🏆 Enter your raffle tickets for your choice of a Nintendo Switch 2 console or a $300 gift card to the Lake Forest Book Store.
Adults
Read or listen to 4 books.
For every 4 books, earn 1 book prize. (Limit 1)
For every 1 book, earn 1 raffle ticket. (Limit 4)
🎉 You've completed Summer Reading!
🎟 For every additional book read, earn 1 extra raffle ticket. (Limit 4)
🏆 Weekly Drawings: Beginning June 1, enter your raffle tickets in the week(s) of your choice for a chance to win a $35 gift card to a local business.
🏆 Grand Prize: If you complete the program by reading 4 books, all of your raffle tickets from the weekly drawings are automatically re-entered for a chance to win a Lake Forest Book Store "Book of the Month Club" subscription.