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2025 Summer Reading Challenge

Monday, June 2 – Thursday, July 31 | All Ages

The Summer Reading Challenge is a way to avoid "summer slide" by keeping minds engaged with reading, attending events and completing activities.
Adults and children are eligible to join in with the fun and prizes.

Track Progress

Getting started is as simple as opening a book. Track progress by using a game boards or by downloading the Beanstack app from the Apple Store or Google Play. It's a snap with the app to log minutes read, write book reviews, track completed activities and record event attendance.
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Chances to Win Prizes

Earn 500 points for a free book and one ticket towards a prize pack. Babies, kids and teens also pick up reading reward coupons (packed with discounts for local treats and activities.) Don't stop there! Continue to track and earn more points for additional tickets to submit. For a complete list of prize packs, click the button below.


Prize Packs

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Game Boards

It’s easy to keep track of all your reading and activities online with Beanstack, but if you want something to stick onto the fridge, stop by any branch and grab an official game board or a traditional reading log. Want it sooner? Click the link below and download a game board today. 

All Ages Game Board Infant to Pre-K Game Board

Traditional Reading Log

Library Scavenger Hunt 

You're only minutes away from a community branch. Visit all the library locations (Clever, Nixa, Ozark and Sparta) to complete a special scavenger hunt and earn summer reading points. 

Scavenger Hunt Map

Attend Library Events

There are more adventures to be had all summer long thanks to library events and activities. Attending events earns bonus points, which means a better chance of winning prizes! 

Library Events

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Reading With Style

This season’s hottest look? A good book and a great shirt! Get your limited edition Summer Reading t-shirt from the CCL Merch Store. Adult and kid sizes available.

Merch Store

Game board
Children's Game board

Need A Library Card?

If you live, own property, attend or work for a school in Christian County you’re eligible for a Christian County Library Card with access to thousands of books, audiobooks, DVDs, digital downloads as well as specialty items in the Library of Things Collection. 

Bring a valid ID and proof of residency to any library branch location today! 

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