Welcome to the Library’s year-round reading challenges, where the joy of reading takes center stage! Challenge yourself to read every day to expand your knowledge, ease stress, and create mindful reading habits. What you read is up to you, but we have prompts to inspire reading beyond your usual picks. Whether you’re an avid reader or want to read more, join one (or more!) of these challenges to make reading an enriching part of your life.
How it works
1. Register atthe Library's Reading Challneges website OR search “Beanstack” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the Beanstack app.
2. Track the time you spend reading, reading aloud, or having someone read to you, including audiobooks.
3. Measure your progress through Beanstack. Earn badges along the way towards your reading goal. 20 minutes a day will get you there!
4. Don’t go it alone! Encourage your friends and family to read with you and compete to see who reads the most through Leadership Boards on Beanstack.
2025 Reading Challenge Schedule
October 1 - November 30
Fall into reading! Log your reading throughout the challenge to earn autumnal badges. Fill your BINGO card by the end of November to reach the goal!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Promotes early learning skills by reading aloud! In this program prizes are awarded for reading 100, 500, and 1000 books. At 1000 books, every child receives a hardback picture book! Learn more about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
100 Books Before Graduation
Indianapolis students in grades 7-12 - your goal, should you choose to accept it, is to read 100 books before you graduate from high school. If you do, you will receive prizes as you participate! Learn more about 100 Books Before Graduation.