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The Hicksville Public Library has reading challenges for readers of any age. You may register at any time for our challenges.

Our reading programs can be found here on the computer, on the App Store on ios devices, and in the Playstore for Android. Or just scan the QR code on the right! New users will need to register.

How it works:

1. Sign up with Beanstack. You can sign up multiple readers in your household*
2. Read what you love and log your reading.
3.Complete activities to earn badges.
4. Earn prizes for reading!

You can track your reading on your computer or with the Beanstack App


Kids Challenges

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all.  You got this.  It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now!
Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started.  And remember, 1000 is just a number.  The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest.  Earn prizes for every 100 books read!

Can you read 500 books before middle school? We know that most primary school and elementary schools require students to read for a certain amount of time every day.  So why not keep track of all the books you read and earn prizes!

If you log at least one book a month, you'll be entered into a monthly raffle to win prizes!  At 100, 200, 300, and 400 books you'll earn a gift card!  And if you can read 500 books before middle school (June 30), you'll earn a Middle School Survival Kit, full of supplies to get you ready and excited for the next school year!

Teen Challenges

Can you read 100 books before graduation? We know that middle school and high school can be a busy time where school work and activities can take over your life.  However, reading books for fun (not just for classes) is a great way to slow down, escape real-life pressures, and recharge by stepping outside yourself for a bit.

If you log at least one book a month, you'll be entered into a monthly raffle to win prizes!  At 25, 50 and 75 books you'll earn a gift card!  And if you can read 100 books before graduation (June 30), you'll earn a College Survival Kit, full of supplies to get you ready and excited for college!

Adult Challenges