Los Alamos County libraries announce adult and youth summer reading programs. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Adult and youth summer reading programs are now underway at Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library.
Both programs will run at the libraries through July 30 and accommodate all age categories, including infants and toddlers. Read books, complete fun activities, and track progress to earn prizes or tickets to apply toward prize drawings (depending on age category).
Most program activities are logged online through a user-friendly platform called Beanstack. Anyone who already has a free Beanstack account may log in to get started. To get create an account, look for the Beanstack icon on the library’s homepage, LosAlamosLibrary.org or ask for help at a library service desk.
Adults: Have a shot at winning great prizes, including tickets for George R.R. Martin’s Sky Railway Adventure Train, a Kindle Fire HD 10, gift certificates to REI, Village Arts, Samizdat Bookstore and more. Once registered for the challenge in Beanstack, swing by one of the library’s main service desks to claim a registration prize (available while supplies last). Read books, write reviews, and complete activities to earn badges. Earning badges awards participants digital tickets that can be applied toward any of six different prize packages. All tickets may be applied to a single prize package, or divides up to try and win multiple prizes.
Teens: Track books read to earn a free book and chances to win great prizes. Teen scratchers are available daily at both libraries. Scratcher instant winners get a small prize. Losing scratcher tickets go into a bin for a bigger prize drawing held once weekly for eight weeks. Teen prize drawings will be held for a set of Bluetooth wireless ear buds, a Sony Bluetooth speaker, and an ultimate snack package.
Children: Track reading time to earn beads and a book. Earn activity badges in Beanstack to get specially shaped beads. Each week brings fun new programs and a question of the week (see a youth librarian at either library). Prizes also includes stickers, snacks and more. Paper trackers are available for caregivers of children ages 0-3 years.
Participation in this program is free to the public. For information, call 505.662.8250 or the White Rock Branch Library at 505.662.8265. Youth: Call 505.662.8257.