2024 Summer Reading Program
June 10 - August 10
Track your reading using the Beanstack website or download Beanstack Tracker mobile app. (Google Play / iTunes/App Store)
New users: Parents will be the adult creator who will sign up the whole family. Each family member will be a 'reader' who can track their own progress in different challenges.
Returning users: update your account info or recover your password anytime.
Learn How to Register on Beanstack
Special Summer Performers:
Performers are geared toward K-5th graders and their families.
10:30am @ South Branch in Breckenridge/ 1:30pm Main Library in Frisco / 3:30pm @ North Branch Library in Silverthorne
June 13: Nature's Educators Wildlife Program
June 27: Puppet Tales: Puppet Shows with Magic
July 11: National Repertory Orchestra for Kids
July 25: Peter Rabbit with the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
Summer Celebrations
The theme of 2024 is "Adventure Begins at your Library", and library staff are excited for the Summit County community to visit the libraries and have some fun. We invite all families to join us on these three Saturdays to learn about Summer Reading, have some fun and get help using Beanstack.
Saturday, June 8
Summer Reading Kick-Off @ Main Library in Frisco
11am-12pm featuring Sno Education
Saturday, July 6
Mid-Summer Celebration @ North Branch in Silverthorne
11am-12pm featuring Drum Safari
Saturday, August 5
End of Summer Celebration @ South Branch in Breckenridge
11am-12pm with a Foam Party with Ann Lincoln
Watch this video to learn more about Summer Reading 2024!
Birth to Pre-K Summer Reading Challenge:
Even our youngest library users are encouraged to participate in Summer Reading... reading to a child or listening to an audiobook counts! For every 10 books read, they will earn a virtual badge on Beanstack and be notified to come in and pick out a prize book.
Complete 8 badges by August 10 to earn a coupon for a sweet treat and a certificate of completion.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
If you are already registered and particiapting in our year-round 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, your 80 summer reads will count towards completion. For each 100 books you read to your child, they will receive a free book and button. Collect all 10 buttons in order to 'graduate' from 1000 Books before Kindergarten.
Children's Summer Program Schedule:
No registration required. Infant - 2.
- Little Readers: Baby Storytime (Infant - 2)|10:30am
- Mondays @ Main Library, Frisco.
- Wednesdays @ North Branch Library, Silverthorne
- Tiny Travelers Preschool Storytime |10:30am
- Tuesdays at South Branch Library, Breckenridge
- Wednesdays @ Main Library, Frisco
- Thursdays @ North Branch Library, Silverthorne
- Special Events:
- Yoga with Dari @ South Branch on July 2
- Yoga with Dari @ Main Library on July 10
- Yoga with Dari @ North Branch on July 18
- Special Events:
Junior Summer Reading Challenge
Grades K - 5
Juniors are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Program by tracking the books they read or are read to! Log each book on our reading challenge software Beanstack to earn badges & win prizes.
Each book read earns one free book and a virtual ticket to enter into the grand prize drawing. The drawing will take place August 12. To complete the summer reading challenge, unlock eight virtual badges on Beanstack, a total of 8 books read. You will earn a gift card for a sweet treat and a certificate of completion. Happy reading!
Are you a super reader? Do you want more chances to win the grand prize? Just keep reading and logging books. The more badges you unlock, the more chances you get to win prizes.
Junior K - 5 Summer Program Schedule
Mondays
Lego Club @ South Branch | 2-3pm.
Tuesdays
Beginner Computer Animation for ages 8-10 @ South Branch 3-4pm from June 6 - July 25. Learn basic animation skills this summer using Scratch programming with instructor Kathy Childs. Register Here.
Wednesdays
Rocky Mountain Readers for 3-5th graders @ South Branch | June 28 & July 26 at 10:30am Register here.
Junior Programs | 3:30-4:30pm @ Main Library, South Branch and North Branch. Activities will be a mix of STEAM, art, craft and science activities. Registration is required on Sign Up Genius a week in advance
Read to a Dog @ South Branch, Main Library & North Branch |4:30 - 5:30pm. Registration required.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Grades 6th -12th
This year's Teen Summer Reading Challenge gives them more options than ever before! Read books, write reviews or complete activities to win prizes. Each badge earns a free book. Complete a combination of 8 Beanstack badges to complete the challenge and receive a gift card for a local coffee shop.
Teens will collect virtual tickets for each Beanstack badge they unlock that can be entered into grand prize drawings to be conducted in August. These include tons of fun activities; Bistro North gift cards, Theatre Silco camperships, Elevation Bowling gift cards, Breck Create and Art Spot punch passes and much more!
Are you a super reader? Do you want more chances to win the grand prize? Just keep reading and logging books. The more badges you unlock, the more chances you get to win prizes.
100 Books Before Graduation
If you are already enrolled in 100 Books Before Graduation, the 8 books read over the summer will count towards your completion. If you aren't enrolled yet, be sure to sign up on Beanstack for both challenges to increase your chances for great prizes.
Adult Summer Reading
June 10 - August 10
Summer Reading Program is not just for kids! Read books, write reviews or complete activities. Complete 8 badges on Beanstack to earn a $5.00 Friends of the Library book buck, which equals a free hardback book from our Friends of the Library used book sales.
You may even stumble upon random easter egg badges this summer that can be redeemed for library swag. Adults will collect virtual tickets for each Beanstack badge they unlock that can be entered into a grand prize drawing conducted on August 12. These include; Bistro North gift cards, theatre tickets, rounds of golf at Breckenridge Golf Course, Breck eRide memberships, a pontoon rental, a massage, nordic center passes, kayaking rentals, and much more!
Mondays:
Book to Movie Club | June 17 & July 15 | 5:30pm (Eclipse Theatre)
Annual Book Club Tea | July 31 | 2pm (South Branch)
Tuesdays:
Tech Help | Tuesdays | 2-3pm (Main Library)
Tech Help | Tuesdays | 3-4pm (South Branch)
Cookbook Club| June 13 & July 11 | 5 - 6:30pm (South Branch)
Silent Book Club | June 13 & July 11 | 5 - 6:30pm (South Branch)
Book Bends | June 13 & July 11 | 5 - 6:30pm (South Branch)
Wednesdays:
Tech Help | Wednesdays| 3:30-4:30pm (North Branch)
Lunchtime Lectures with Frisco Historic Park | Wednesdays, June - August | 12 - 1pm (Frisco Historic Park)
Wine and True Crime Book Club| June 22 & July 20 | 6:30 - 8pm (Ollie's Pub and Grub)
Mushroom Identification Walk | | 5 - 6:30pm ()
Thursdays:
Tech Help | Thursdays | 13-4pm (South Branch)
Banned Book Club | June 15 & July 20 | 6 - 7:30pm (South Branch)
Summit Scaries | June 13 & July 11 | 5 - 6:30pm (South Branch)
Music on the Deck - The Pine Beatles | July 6 | 5:30 pm (South Branch Outdoor Deck)
Friday:
Tech Help | Fridays| 3:30-4:30pm (North Branch)
Music on the Deck - Rocky Mountain Brass | July 21 | 5:30pm (South Branch Outdoor Deck)
Thank You to our Community Partners!
