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Monday, June 1 - Saturday, July 25

This summer, the Arcadia Public Library invites readers of all ages to dive into an “Ocean of Possibilities.” With a summer full of engaging programs, lively performances, and rewarding reading goals, the library offers something for everyone to enjoy while discovering the joy of books and learning.

Using the easy-to-navigate Beanstack platform, participants can track their reading time, earn points, and unlock prizes along the way. Beginning Monday, June 1, kids (infants to 5th grade) and youth (entering 6th to 8th grades) may register online through Beanstack. Readers will earn one point for every 60 minutes of reading, with up to 720 minutes eligible for rewards.

In addition to the Reading Challenge, the Library has a sea of programs all summer long. For detailed program descriptions, please visit tinyurl.com/SAPL2026APL or download the summer brochure. Thanks for Diving into Reading with us this summer!


Online Reading Program

Signing Up for the Reading Program
  • Visit the Arcadia Public Library and check out some whale-y good books!
  • Read and log your reading minutes online using Beanstack. You will earn one virtual point for every 60 minutes logged (up to 720 minutes for a total of 12 points).
  • For readers who want to dive deeper, every 60 minutes read beyond 720 minutes (and up to 1080 minutes) will earn you one virtual grand prize ticket (for a total of up to 6 grand prize tickets) that can be used for entry into some claw-some grand prize drawings of your choosing.
  • Stop by the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room beginning Monday, June 8, 2026 to report and redeem your earned points for reading reward(s) of choice. Rewards available while supplies last.
  • All active readers will be randomly entered into a weekly drawing for some turtley awesome book giveaways!
Important Dates

  • Monday, June 1, 2026 - Online registration begins.
  • Monday, June 8 - First day to report and claim earned points/reward(s).
  • Saturday, June 18 - Last day to register for the program.
  • Saturday, July 25 at 5:30pm - All logging must be completed and earned points/rewards(s) claimed. No exceptions will be made.
  • Week of July 27 - Grand Prize winners will be notified via e-mail.


Summer Informational Videos

How to Sign-Up and Log for the Reading Program
Here are some quick tips on how to register for the online summer reading program and how to log your reading minutes. Beanstack also has an app that makes your logging experience easier! Registration begins Monday, June 1st!

Reading Prizes
Take a sneak peek of this summer’s reading program prizes for ages 4-14! For children under the age of four, Early Reader prizes will be made available. Online reading program registration begins Monday, June 1st and you can start claiming your prizes on Monday, June 8th!

Grand Prizes
Take a sneak peak of the summer grand prizes for early readers, kids, and youth! 


Summer Must Reads Lists
Need some fin-tastic summer reading recommendations? Check out our curated booklists by age group. Printed bookmarks with select titles are available for pickup in the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room beginning on Monday, June 1. 


Summer Performances

SAPL 2026 Performers Poster template options

Thank you to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and the Arcadia Chinese Association for Summer Funding Support!