Beanstack Reading Challenges | TheLibrary@Catoosa

The Catoosa County Library is on Beanstack! Connect with us for reading challenges, keep track of what you read, write book reviews, compete with friends, and more!

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Current Challenges

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - Ongoing

This program is a fun and easy way to help your child develop pre-reading skills vital to kindergarten readiness. Georgia libraries are part of this initiative to encourage parents to read 1,000 books with their children before age 5. This challenge is available all year long and must be completed before your child begins Kindergarten.

Read with Benny Winter Reading Challenge
- January 1 until January 31

This January, Beanstack is partnering with Steps to Literacy to welcome all libraries across North America to join our winter reading challenge, which features their adorable mascot, Benny the Bean! Participants will earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging their reading and completing activities. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure! This challenge is for adults.

Upcoming Challenges

Winter Olympics Reading Challenge - February 1 until February 28

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Athletes will compete in fun sports like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating in the snowy mountains and on the ice. Celebrate by logging your reading and earning Olympic-inspired badges throughout the month of February! This challenge is for adults and young adult readers aged 13 and above.

Read Across America Reading Challenge - March 1 until March 31

Join our Read Across America challenge this month. Log your minutes as you explore new stories and adventures from coast to coast. Earn fun badges along the way and see how far your reading can take you! This challenge is for adults.

Love My Library Reading Challenge - April 1 until April 30

April is all about showing love for your favorite library! From books and programs to hidden gems and favorite spaces, celebrate the heart of your community. Log your reading, explore your library, and earn festive badges to complete your bingo card! This challenge is for adults.

Out of This World Sci-Fi Challenge - May 1 until May 31

Explore the far horizons of science fiction through the month of May! Log your reading and watch sci-fi of all sorts to earn badges throughout the challenge. This challenge is for adults.