Summer Reading Program

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Getting Started

Join us from Monday, June 2, 2025 through Saturday, July 26, 2025 as we encourage all ages, from babies to adults, to read during the summer.

Visit any of our four branches to sign up and get a paper reading log or sign up on Muncie Public Library's Beanstack for online tracking! 

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Beanstack

Use Beanstack to track your reading on your computer or mobile device. Download the app for Apple HERE and for Android HERE.

How does it work?

Summer Reading is here! It is as easy as 1-2-3 to join in, and no library card is required to participate! 

  1. To begin, visit any of our four branches to pick up a paper reading log or join Muncie Public Library's Beanstack for online tracking.
  2. Next, find a great book to read. Keep track of the number of books read.
  3. Then, redeem reading logs for prizes at the library.

Here are your goals and incentives for each level:

Sign up = Registration Prize

Log 30 books read = Midway Prize

Log 60 books read = Grand Prize

All prizes must be picked up in-person at the library.

Need help finding your next great read? 

Stop by Youth Services to check out our displays or ask at the desk for a recommendation. Feel free to browse our newly acquired items as well.

Summer Reading is here! It is as easy as 1-2-3 to join in, and no library card is required to participate! 

  1. To begin, visit any of our four branches to pick up a paper reading log or join Muncie Public Library's Beanstack for online tracking.
  2. Next, find a great book to read. Keep track of the minutes you spend reading.
  3. Then, redeem reading logs for prizes at the library.

Here are your goals and incentives for each level:

Sign up = Registration Prize

Log 150 minutes read = Midway Prize

Log 300 minutes read = Grand Prize

All prizes must be picked up in-person at the library.

Need help finding your next great read? 

Stop by Youth Services to check out our displays or ask at the desk for a recommendation. Feel free to browse our newly acquired items as well.

Summer Reading is here! It is as easy as 1-2-3 to join in, and no library card is required to participate! 

  1. To begin, visit any of our four branches to pick up a paper reading log or join Muncie Public Library's Beanstack for online tracking.
  2. Next, find a great book to read. Keep track of the minutes you spend reading.
  3. Then, redeem reading logs for prizes at the library.

Here are your goals and incentives for each level:

Sign up = Registration Prize

Log 300 minutes read = Midway Prize

Log 600 minutes read = Grand Prize

All prizes must be picked up in-person at the library.

Need help finding your next great read? 

Stop by Youth Services to check out our displays or ask at the desk for a recommendation. Feel free to browse our newly acquired items as well.

Summer reading is not just for kids. It is as easy as 1-2-3 to join in, and no library card is required to participate! 

  1. To begin, visit any of our four branches to pick up a paper reading log or join Muncie Public Library's Beanstack for online tracking.
  2. Next, find a great book to read and keep track of your reading time.
  3. Then, redeem reading logs for prizes at the library.

Here are your goals and incentives for each level:

Sign up = Registration Prize

Log 60 minutes of reading = Participation Prize

Log 600 minutes of reading = Completion Prize and first Grand Prize Raffle Ticket

Log 600 more minutes of reading = One additional Grand Prize Raffle Ticket for every 600 minutes, up to 10 tickets total.

Choose which raffles to enter on Beanstack, or call or visit the library. 

Raffle winners will be drawn during the week of July 28. 

All prizes must be picked up in-person at the library.

Need help finding your next great read? 

Ask at any Information Desk for a recommendation or check out the other resources listed below!

  • Browse our newly acquired items.
  • Search within the NovelistPlus database. Look up the reading order of books in a series; find authors, titles, or series similar to your favorites; and browse through any and all genres for recommended reading.
  • Read reviews in BookPage. Pick up a free copy at the library or MITSbus station while supplies last or sign up for the free BookPage newsletter.

Upcoming Events

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Art Buffet (ages 5-10)

10:30am–11:15am
Elementary-Age
Kennedy Library (KB)
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Free Family Movie "Paddington in Peru" (All Ages)

4:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages, Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
Maring-Hunt Library (MH)

Thank You to our Summer Reading Supporters

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)
Applebee's
Arby's
Baskin-Robins
Berrywinkle
The Book Center
Boulder Falls Mini Golf and Bat Zone
Chili's
Culver's
D20 Dungeon
Dairy Queen
Elm Street Brewing Company
Fazoli's 
Friends of Muncie Public Library 
IHop
Indiana Fever
Indianapolis Indians
Kings Island
Made in Muncie Pottery
McDonald's 
Minnetrista
Pizza Hut
Raising Cane's
Texas Roadhouse
Wasson Nursery & Garden Center
Wendy's