Inspired by your favorite Nintendo Switch games, this challenge is designed to get you moving, gaming, creating, and exploring our library. Teens in grades 6-12 can complete activities on their bingo cards to earn rewards, books, and raffle tickets for our grand prize drawings.

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This year's grand prizes include:​

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• A $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card​

• A Cozy Reader basket (complete with a comfy pillow and booklight!)

• A Gamer basket (with a cool charging dock and Nintendo Switch game!)

• A Young Artist basket (with alcohol markers and art supplies!)

• A Ukulele set (with strap, tuner, and more!)

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Teen Summer Reading runs from Monday, June 16th through Friday, August 15th.

 

Eligibility:

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All teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to participate.

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Residents and non-residents are welcome, but you might need to use a valid North Haven library card to complete some of the challenge activities from home. If you don't have one, bring a parent or guardian and stop by the Circulation Desk. If you don't live in North Haven, come by the library and complete those activities here!

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How to Participate:

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• Teens entering grades 6-12 can register through our interactive reading platform called Beanstack OR pick up a paper copy of the bingo card at the 1st Floor Information Desk. You can decide whether to participate digitally or on paper, but we do recommend Beanstack for a more interactive experience.

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To Participate on Beanstack:

• Download the Beanstack Tracker app through your favorite app store, or participate online by visiting northhavenlibrary.beanstack.org.

• Scroll through our challenges and click Teen Summer Reading 2025.

• Sign in or register for a free account, then join the challenge.

• After that, you're ready to go! If you have questions, any staff member at the library would be happy to help you.

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Rules of the Game:

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• Register for the challenge either on Beanstack or in person at the Info Desk.

• Complete activities on your bingo card.

  • On Beanstack, you'll unlock a special badge for completing each activity.​

• With each activity you complete, you'll earn a ticket.

• Some activities you complete will give you a ticket AND a prize from the Teen Prize Cart.

• ​Complete 5 activities in a row to earn a BINGO.

• Don't stop there. Your goal is to complete the entire bingo card. If you do, you'll earn 5 extra raffle tickets.

• After you earn tickets, visit the Ticket Drawings tab in Beanstack or come see us at the library. We'll help you put your tickets toward the prizes you want to win.

• Finally, visit the Information Desk to get any prizes you won from the Teen Prize Cart. We can't wait to see what you pick!

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Ready to get started? Download the Beanstack Tracker app!

Once you get the app, find our library's site

by searching "North Haven Memorial Library."

Sign in or create an account and you'll be good to go.

 

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Questions about this challenge?

Feel free to give us a call at (203) 239-5803,

or email our Teen Department at teen@northhavenlibrary.net.

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FAQ :)

 

Do I have to read for a certain amount of time?

Not this year! Our goal this year is to get you reading/watching/listening/checking out all the awesome items the library has to offer. 
 

Do I have to read every day?

You do not have to read every day. Although, we think it's a great idea if you do!

Do I have to read books?

Yes! Unless the BINGO sheet says otherwise. We hope that you will familiarize yourself with our library's collections.

How often should I come to the library for Summer Reading?

Come to the library every time you earned a reward. Visit the Information Desk to cash in on your tickets and prizes.

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Can I participate in the Teen Summer Scavenger Hunt without participating in this challenge?

Absolutely! Visit the Information Desk for a scavenger hunt sheet. ​