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Summer Learning Events

We're hosting events throughout the libraries from movies to crafts to special guests!

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Check our Calendar and filter by the “Summer Learning” Event Category to see all of the upcoming programs for all ages at libraries throughout the county.

Reading Challenge Update 2026

Our summer reading challenge is underway, and we're excited to see our readers' progress!

Every page, chapter, audiobook, magazine, and graphic novel helps your reading garden grow. Log your minutes in Beanstack, earn badges and prizes, and help us reach our next milestone!

Minutes Logged in Beanstack⏱️: 1,440,932
- Adults: 941,373 minutes
- Tweens and Teens: 270,877
- Youth: 228,682
Readers Participating 📖: 2,291
- Adults: 870
- Tweens and Teens: 604
- Youth: 817
Challenge Completions 🏆: 681

Adults: 345
Tweens and Teens: 193
Youth: 143

Updated Tuesday, July 14.

Summer Learning Incentives

YOUTH (Ages 0 - 8)

Log your reading minutes to earn badges and rewards throughout the summer.

Readers will receive two prizes from the library by reaching 200 and 400 minutes. Some of the prizes include aluminum cups, seed bookmarks, fidget keychains, tote bags, and more!

Youth can also complete the Beanstack Challenge to receive a free book!

TWEENS AND TEENS (Ages 9-18)

Log your reading minutes to earn badges and rewards throughout the summer.

Readers will receive two prizes from the library by reaching 200 and 400 minutes. Some of the prizes include aluminum cups, seed bookmarks, fidget keychains, tote bags, and more!

Complete the Beanstack Challenge to receive choice of book or prize and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch.

ADULTS (Ages 19+)

Log your reading minutes to earn badges and rewards throughout the summer.

Readers will receive two prizes from the library by reaching 200 and 400 minutes. Some of the prizes include aluminum cups, seed bookmarks, fidget keychains, tote bags, and more!

Complete the Beanstack Challenge to receive a coupon to your Friends of the Library Bookstore! You will also automatically be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire!

Track reading with Beanstack

Log your reading minutes to earn badges and rewards throughout the summer.

Creating a Beanstack account is easy!

Visit scgov.beanstack.org
Scroll down to Create an Account.
Select Register an Individual or Family.
Follow the prompts to create an account and add more readers.

Log reading on the site or in the Beanstack app!

On the Beanstack website, click Log Reading and submit your minutes.
On the Beanstack app, tap the + plus sign and submit your minutes.

View the Library FAQ: What is Beanstack and how do I use it?

Reading with the Rays

Readers in grades pre-k through 12 are eligible to participate in Reading with the Rays.

Starting May 17, you can download a game card on the Rays website and begin earning prizes for reading!

Visit RaysBaseball.com/reading for more information.

Programs are subject to change, so we recommend visiting our library calendar for updates before joining in the fun!

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords ADA compliance).

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