Simsbury Public Library

Summer Reading

Join the 2024 Summer Reading Program

Join the 2024 Summer Reading Program to receive great prizes, attend fun events, and enjoy books of your choosing! So much happens here at the library, so be sure you stop by often this summer.

Children, teens, and adults who are participating in the Summer Reading Program can earn raffle tickets for visiting the library. You can earn one raffle ticket per person, per day when you visit the library during the 2024 Summer Reading Program (June 17 – August 10).  

We are using Beanstack again this year for Summer Reading and to log your books. If you participated in the 2023 Summer Reading Program, please sign in using the same account/email address as last year. Then you can enroll in 2024 Summer Reading. If you forgot your password, you can easily reset it here, or ask library staff for help.

Who: All ages. Summer Reading is our largest intergenerational program. We have something for everyone: babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors. 

When: Summer Reading runs for 8 weeks: Monday, 6/17-Saturday, 8/10. You’ll have access to your account through mid-September, to allow you to continue logging books throughout August and in case you want to print your reading log for back-to-school.

Read: Log your reading each week. You can read anything you want: books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, newspaper articles, etc. It all counts. Need suggestions? Check out our Recommended Summer Reading Book Lists for children in preschool through 6th grade. 

Get Books: You don’t have to read library books to participate in Summer Reading, but if your stack is in need of a refresh, you can visit the library to browse or request specific titles in our online catalog to place on hold. You can also borrow ebooks and audiobooks via Libby or Hoopla with your library card.

SIGN IN with your account from last year & LOG YOUR BOOKS HERE

Forgot your Beanstack password? Reset your password here!

If you’ve never used Beanstack before, you can register/create a new account. 

Adult Sign Up Prize – Adults who sign up for the 2024 Summer Reading Program will receive a limited edition tote bag featuring artwork by local artist, Lori Racicot, while supplies last. (Teens can choose to do the Adult Summer Reading Program and select this prize, instead of the kids prizes, if they wish.)

Kids & Teens Weekly Prizes – Kids and teens who participate in the 2024 Summer Reading Program will receive one prize per week, while supplies last. You must visit the library during that week to pick-up your prize. If you miss a week, you may be able to get that item in the week 8 “Grab Bag.” (The prizes will switch over to the next week on SUNDAY in Beanstack, but prizes for the week will be picked up Monday-Saturday since the library is closed on Sundays in July and August).

  • Week 1: Mon, June 17-Sat, June 22: Mini Stuffie Toy
  • Week 2: Sun, June 23-Sat, June 29: BOGO Ticket to Hartford Athletic game (professional soccer)
  • Week 3: Sun, June 30-Sat, July 6: Calm Strip Sticker
  • Week 4: Sun, July 7-Sat, July 13: Free Cookie from Fitzgerald’s Foods
  • Week 5: Sun, July 14-Sat, July 20: Free Ice Cream from McDonald’s
  • Week 6: Sun, July 21-Sat, July 27: Smencil (scented pencil)
  • Week 7: Sun, July 28-Sat, August 3: Free Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry’s
  • Week 8: Sun, August 4-Sat, August 10: Grab Bag (pick a prize of your choice)

Visit to Win Raffle Prizes: Raffle tickets are back by popular demand! You can earn one raffle ticket per person, per day during the Summer Reading Program. You must come into the building to receive the ticket and to fill it out. Enter to win gift cards from the local business(es) of your choice. In mid-August we’ll randomly select raffle prize winners. The more days you visit the library this summer, the more chances you’ll have to win.

Attend Events: We have a great schedule of programs and events for all ages. Some children’s programs require advance registration, and registration will open two weeks prior to the event date. 

Connect: Don’t forget to connect with us (and your neighbors) via social media on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Our Summer Reading Program is offered in partnership with the Simsbury Public Schools and is sponsored by the Friends of the Simsbury Public Library.