Reading Challenges
Participate in Exciting Reading Challenges with Beanstack!
Join Delaware County Libraries in reading challenges throughout the year using Beanstack’s user-friendly web and mobile apps! Log your reading, complete fun activities, and submit book reviews to earn badges, win prizes, and discover new ways to enjoy reading all year long.
How to Sign Up
Register on the Web or in the App!
- Download the Beanstack Tracker App: Available on the App Store or Google Play.
Getting Started
- Open the app and tap “Let’s Go,” then choose “At my library, school, or bookstore.”
- Tap “Find a Site” and enter “J. Lewis Crozer Library” or “Delaware County Libraries.” Select “Delaware County Library System (PA)” to access the sign-in page.
- Tap “Sign up!” and follow prompts to create an account and add readers.
- After creating an account, you will be prompted to join at least one active challenge. To view additional challenges:
- Scroll through current challenges on your home screen or tap the “Discover” icon for a full list.
- The app shows all available challenges for your age/grade group. Use the dropdown menu to see “Past” or “Ignored” challenges.
- For more details about a challenge, tap the challenge card to view descriptions and badge information.
- To join a challenge, tap the challenge card and select “Join Challenge.” To ignore a challenge, tap “Ignore” in the upper right-hand corner.
For more guides on using Beanstack, visit the Beanstack Help Center.
Delaware County Libraries’ Reading Challenges
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten – For Preschoolers
Build a love of reading from the very beginning with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This free early literacy program encourages families and caregivers to read regularly with children before they start kindergarten, helping build vocabulary, comprehension, and other skills that support future learning.
And 1,000 books is more doable than it sounds—reading just one book a day adds up quickly!
Families can also borrow 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten backpacks, each filled with a mix of picture books, board books, and early literacy tips. Browse and request a backpack in the catalog.
Learn more about participating here.