Winter Reading Program

About the 2023 Program

WRP 2023

 

"Get YETI to Read" in the annual Winter Reading Program! Read or listen for a total of 8 hours and log your reading to earn entries into a drawing. The more you read the more chances to win!  
 

HOW IT WORKS

  • Sign up beginning January 3. Pick up a log at your branch or track your reading online through our Beanstack site or the Beanstack Tracker app.
  • Log 8 hours of reading and/or listening to complete the program.
  • Keep logging to earn more prize drawing entries for every additional 8 hours you read/listen.
  • Finish by February 25th to enter the prize drawing(s).

More Information

Download Beanstack User Directions (PDF) 

You can sign up, log reading, and manage your account from your smart device! Simply visit your Android or iOS app store and download the free "Beanstack Tracker" app.

Questions? Call your branch or email bclsbeanstack@baycountylibrary.org..

Participate online or via the Beanstack Tracker app. Paper logs will also be available at your branch or print one from the tab above. 

Your name will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a YETI ® brand tumbler for every 8 hours of reading or listening you complete!

Drawing winners will be contacted after February 28, 2023.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime @ LIVE OAK Coffeehouse

9:00am - 9:30am
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Live Oak Coffeehouse
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Families with young children.  Bring the littles UPTOWN to storytime with the Wirt Library!  Order your favorite coffee house drink & treat from LIVE OAK and join us at the falls to talk, read and sing about Music!   &nbs...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Solutions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:
Drop in to knit and crochet with others.  Expert knitters on site to help those who need assistance.  Supplies not provided, please bring your own project to work on. ...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Auburn Area Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Area Branch Library
Room: Auburn Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement the whole family can enjoy! This program will take place IN-PERSON at the Auburn Area Branch Library. Should health regulations change, in-person programs may switch to Zoom. You will be notified of any format ch...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Use your wit, skill, and some lucky rolls of the dice to create characters, fight bad guys, and maybe even save the world. No experience necessary! You are welcome to bring your own supplies, but we have lots of dice so no need. Please bring a lev...

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pups & Pages - Pinconning

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and chec...

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.