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READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH

Generously funded by the Friends of the Wethersfield Library

Elementary School Summer Reading

click below to register and log your reading

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

  • For children entering grades K-6
  • Registration begins: Wednesday, June 1 (all Wethersfield elementary school students will be registered online by their teacher)
  • Wednesday, June 14: begin reading and logging your minutes online every day @ wethersfieldlibrary.beanstack.org/
  • You can also register and log your reading via the Beanstack app! Download @ www.beanstack.com/mobile-app
  • Read books at your reading level.
  • Participants who are not reading on their own may count time spent while being read to.
  • READ TO BEAD!! For every 60 minutes that you read you will earn 3 beads to add to your chain. Trade in 10 beads for a special bead.
  • Earn more beads by attending programs and completing activities found on Beanstack.

INCENTIVES:

  1. Time Read: 20 minutes total = Paperback Book, 1st Brag Tag, & chain
  2. Time Read: 500 minutes total = Compass keychain & 2nd Brag Tag
  3. Time Read: 1,000 minutes total = Color Changing Water Bottle & 3rd Brag Tag
  4. Time Read: 1,500 minutes total = Paperback Book & 4th Brag Tag
  5. Time Read: 1,560 minutes total or more = Continue earning 3 beads for every 60 minutes read
  • All incentives earned may be picked up beginning Wednesday, June 14 and are available while supplies last.
  • Wednesday, August 30: summer reading ends. Prizes may be collected through Friday, September 8.

READ-TO-ME

Preschool Summer Reading

 PROGRAM INFORMATION:

  • For children ages birth-4 (not entering Kindergarten in August 2023)
  • Registration begins: Wednesday, June 1
  • Wednesday, June 14: begin reading and logging minutes online every day @ wethersfieldlibrary.beanstack.org/
  • You can also register and log reading via the Beanstack app! Download @ www.beanstack.com/mobile-app
  • The goal of the program is to read at least 1,500 minutes of reading over the course of the summer, or about 20 minutes per day.
  • Receive an incentive for every 150 minutes of reading (up to 1,500min), including stickers, brag tags, a bag and a book.
  • All incentives earned may be picked up beginning Wednesday, June 14 and are available while supplies last.
  • Wednesday, August 30: summer reading ends. Prizes may be collected through Friday, September 8.

 

Governor's Summer Reading

Governor's Summer Reading Challenge and a printable log.

Wethersfield School's Summer Reading & Independent Learning Activities

Summer Information from the Wethersfield Schools

Summer Fun and Learning

Creativebug

Free for Wethersfield Library card holders, Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Children's Web Resources

Fun and free ways to learn from home this summer

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grades 1-6

Scholastic Summer Reading

"a fun, safe, and completely free online destination where kids can create their own avatar, interact with their favorite Scholastic characters and authors, play games, and read books. From April 26 to September 3, kids will be able to visit a special Scholastic Summer Reading zone where they can start or keep their reading streaks, earn special rewards, and more. Home Base is moderated moderated for safety 24/7."