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!

Beanstack is available online or as an app for your smartphone making it easier than ever to keep track and participate.

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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.

Georgia Reads for America 250 - March 3 until December 31

Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary with the Georgia Reads for America250! Read at least one book from the curated reading list, and do at least one activity from each of the historical categories to complete the challenge. Read. Log. Celebrate. Make your mark on history! This challenge is for all ages. To learn more about this statewide initiative, please visit https://america250.georgiareads.org. If you are interested in additional resources to help explore books that were chosen for this challenge, please visit America250/Georgia250 Reading Guide Resources.

Upcoming Challenges

Fall Reading Challenge - September 1 until November 30

Join us in exploring different autumn activities and logging your reading minutes as the weather slowly cools off! Register on Beanstack’s website or app to take part in this fun, seasonal challenge! This challenge is available for adults.

YA Bingo Challenge - October 1 until October 31

Want to challenge yourself this month? Join our Bingo Challenge! With a mix of reading and activities, there is sure to be something for everyone. Stop by for a small gift with each bingo you complete. If you black out your whole card, you’ll get to pick out a book! Pick up a bingo card in the YA space or track on Beanstack. This challenge is designed for ages 11-18.