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How to Get Started
Register on Beanstack:
- Go to newportbeachlibrary.beanstack.com or download the Beanstack Tracker app
- Follow the prompts to complete registration and sign up for either the Reader’s Club Challenge or Read-to-Me Club Challenge, depending on reading ability.
- Start logging minutes and activities to earn digital badges and prizes along the way!
Once you have registered on Beanstack, pick up your free paperback book at any NBPL location!
Book Reviews
Kids can also write or draw book reviews throughout the summer. Each submitted book review will be entered into weekly prize drawings at each NBPL location!
How to get started with Book Reviews:
- Pick up and drop off book review forms at any NBPL location or
- Submit book reviews online using Beanstack!
Special Events
Children’s Programs
Everyone can participate in craft activities throughout the summer! Each NBPL location will offer crafts and other interactive programs each week. Be sure to check out video instructions on NBPL’s YouTube page!
Opening Day Prize Drawing | June 11, 2022 To kick-off the Children’s Summer Reading Program, join us for an opening day prize drawing for a chance to win a gift card and goodie bag! All participants who sign up on Beanstack on June 11 will be eligible for a prize drawing entry at their preferred library location. |
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Under the Stars Crafts | Week of June 20, 2022 |
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Central Library – Tuesday, June 21 Balboa Branch Library – Wednesday, June 23 |
CdM Library – Thursday, June 24 Mariners Branch Library – Saturday, June 25 |
Stuffed Animal Summer Camp | Week of June 27, 2022 |
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Central Library – Tuesday, June 28 Balboa Branch Library – Wednesday, June 29 |
CdM Library – Thursday, June 30 Mariners Branch Library – Saturday, July 2 |
Out in the Garden Crafts | Week of July 5, 2022 |
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Central Library – Tuesday, July 5 Balboa Branch Library – Wednesday, July 6 |
CdM Library – Thursday, July 7 Mariners Branch Library – Saturday, July 9 |
Summer Seek & Find Challenge | July 11 – 16, 2022 |
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Sailing the Seas Crafts | Week of July 18, 2022 |
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Central Library – Tuesday, July 19 Balboa Branch Library – Wednesday, July 20 |
CdM Library – Thursday, July 21 Mariners Branch Library – Saturday, July 23 |
Kids Imagine Nation |
Check the Children's Calendar for the most up to date information regarding event times and details.
The Summer Reading Program is generously funded by the Friends of the Library.