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Pick up the Sweater Weather Reading Challenge at the Children’s Desk. Turn it in completed by January 4 to get a FREE BOOK!
Once you’ve completed 12 challenges and colored all the sweaters, turn in your completed sheet to the Children’s Desk by January 4 to get your prize - a coupon for a FREE BOOK from the Read it Again Bookstore!
Challenges include:
Parents and Guardians, we’d love to see your kids on our socials! Snap a photo, post to Facebook and Instagram, and tag us @bentonvillepubliclibrary so we can share!
The concept is simple; the rewards are priceless! Read 1,000 books to your child before he or she enters kindergarten. It may sound daunting, but think of it this way:
If you read 1 book each day, you'll finish the program in 3 years.
If you read 3 books each day, you'll finish the program in 1 year.Reading together forms strong bonds between child and caregiver. It also increases vocabulary, encourages imagination, builds listening and communication skills, and helps children learn about the world around them. Establishing a reading routine at a young age could inspire a love of books that lasts a lifetime - so let's get started!
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To learn more about this program, please visit the library.
Readers in Kindergarten - 6th grade are encouraged to join the Ethan Putt Pledge! This program was created to honor a young BPL patron who had a passion for reading. Reading was never a chore for Ethan. He challenged himself to read at least 40 books a year!
Kids who read and record at least 40 books during the year will be recognized with their name placed inside a new library book for all to see. To register, stop by the Library's children's desk or visit our Beanstack page.
Every year Bentonville area kids rise to the challenge to read all summer long. Our Summer Reading Club features paper and digital trackers, events, giveaways, and a grand prize. Summer Reading Club 2024 is over, but make sure you keep an eye on this page for Summer Reading Club 2025!
Complete reading challenges all year long with BPL's Beanstack challenges. Register for the monthly challenge, record your reading, and earn cool digital badges along the way. Beanstack challenges are open to patrons of all ages.