Help us beat last year's point total by logging your reading from June 1 - July 31!
What is the Summer Reading program?
Every summer for more than ninety years, the Metropolitan Library System has offered a Summer Reading program to keep kids and their families reading all summer long. We believe reading is a fundamental skill and a gateway to success in life. Summer Reading is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment. We create a motivational framework for learning for all ages during the summer.
How Do I Participate?
Step 1: Sign In or Register for an Account on Beanstack
By visiting our online summer reading software you can login with your account information from previous years. If you are new to summer reading, you can create a login!
If you would like to be eligible for drawing prizes, please list your library card on your account when you sign up.
Step 2: Register for This Year's Program
After signing in and creating a Beanstack account, you will need to register for this year's Summer Reading program. If you do not register, you cannot log reading, earn badges and prizes, or be eligible for prize drawings. You must register each year to participate in the current Summer Reading program.
Step 3: Log Reading Minutes and Activities to Earn Badges and Prizes
• Receive prizes at 600 points.
• Continue logging to earn more points.
• Scroll down to learn more about this year's prizes
No Internet Access? No Problem
You can keep track of the time spent reading through a paper log or remembering which days they read and for how long. Visit with a library staff member to help enter information into his/her online log.
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Upcoming Events
This event is registering to get boxes in the future months. This is NOT the Summer Reading event. It's an event happening over the summer months.
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
Thank you for your help!
Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!
Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!
Whether you're facing school finals, season changes, or balancing life's challenges, a little encouragement can go a long way! Stop by our Take What You Need display, covered in positivity—literally!
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 12.
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
Thank you for your help!
Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience.
Summer Reading PROMOTIONAL TOOLS
- Use these promotions to encourage Summer Reading where you work, worship, or volunteer
- Print off posters and hang up in your staff lounge or in a meeting room
- Share that you are participating by using our social media images and scripts
- Provide incentives for your employees or volunteers to sign up for Summer Reading
- Create a faculty book club and log your reading minutes together
- Create a goal of how many minutes you will try and contribute to our community goal enabling us to donate books to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Summer Reading Generic: Read for fun all summer long and receive free stuff! Sign up for @MetroLibraryOK‘s Summer Reading Program. Visit metrolibrary.org/summerreading for all the details!
Read It Forward: Read for fun all summer long to help @MetroLibraryOK hit their community reading goal. If they hit the goal, books will be donated to @RFBO. Visit metrolibrary.org/summerreading for all the details.
Use these images on social media to let us know you're participating. Please be sure to tag @metrolibraryok on Instagram and Twitter or Metropolitan Library System on Facebook.
To download, click on the images.
Family, Group, or Team Images
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Individual Participation Images
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Facebook and Instagram Story Templates
Be sure to tag @metrolibraryok so we can see your progress
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Summer Reading Prizes
Log reading minutes and learning activities to earn badges and prizes.
- 5 Minutes = 5 Points
- 1 Reading Activity = 5 points
Receive prizes and badges when you earn 600 points.
Prizes for All Ages
For registering, each person will receive a coupon* for a free short stack of pancakes from IHOP!
- 600-point badge
- Completion certificate
- Your choice between:
- 2 children's books*
- 2 teen books*
- 1 adult book*
- or Metro Library tote bag*
- Entry in random gift drawing if library card is on Summer Reading account
Prize pickup begins in June. Visit your neighborhood library to learn how to select and redeem your prizes. The last day to pick up prizes is Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Note: prize selection and availability vary by location.
*While supplies and selection last
July Prize Drawings
| Early Childhood | Children, Teens, & Adults | |
| Prize |
Early Literacy Play Set |
Wireless Headphones |
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| Number of Winners | 19 | 57 |
| Drawing Date | Monday, August 5, 2024 | Monday, August 5, 2024 |
Grand Prize Drawing
| Early Childhood | Children, Teens & Adults | |
| Prize |
Prize Pack including Play Set |
Apple iPad or iPad Pro with Apple Pencil |
| Qualification Criteria |
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| Number of Winners | 1 | 3 |
| Drawing Date | Monday, August 5, 2024 | Monday, August 5, 2024 |
Read-It-Forward
We believe the library is the community's hub for critical thinking, creativity, and learning-- and reaching all members of our community is important to us.
This year, we have established a community goal of 12 million points. You help us reach our goal by reading and learning this summer and logging online or through a paper log! This year’s Read-It-Forward recipient is the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.