Summer at the Library 2026
June 1–August 15: Embark on a Reading Adventure
Track your reading between June 1 and August 15. The more you read, the more entries you get into the grand prize drawing! Pick up small prizes as you complete activity side quests and when you reach 25 hours of reading – our suggested goal.
Track Your Progress: Go paperless!
Beanstack, a web-based challenge tracker, is the easiest way for you to track your progress. There is also a Beanstack Tracker app for both iOS and Android. Pre-registration is now available!
Is Internet access a barrier?
Download and print the Summer at the Library flyer, or pick one up at the library. The back of the flyer can be used to log your progress.
Important: August 15 is the last day to submit your entry. Call 715-839-5004, or return it to Information & Reference in the library (hours and map). Finished early? Please help us out by calling early!
Activities
2026 Side Quests
Complete additional challenges to win prizes! For every three challenges you complete, visit Information & Reference to claim a small prize.
- The Scholar – Research a topic you read about in a book.
- The Hero – Volunteer your time to a noble cause.
- The Artist – Take a moment to appreciate something beautiful.
- The Adventurer – Explore a genre you don’t usually read.
- The Mentor – Teach someone a skill, or learn a new skill from someone else.
- The Rogue – Shake up your daily routine with something fun (ex: visit a park on a whim, attend a class, treat yourself).
- The Trickster – Get up to good-natured shenanigans.
- The Lover – Write a letter to someone you love.
- The Healer – Complete at least one category for the Yearlong Reading Challenge, A Body of Reading. If you are not yet registered, visit ecpubliclibrary.info/challenge2026 or ask at the Information & Reference Desk on Level 2.
Questions? 715-839-5004 | librarian@eauclaire.lib.us
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.
