Reading Challenges
Register for Reading Challenges through Beanstack
Beanstack is a tool for facilitating reading programs in our 19 libraries. It’s easy and fun for the whole family. Participate as little or as much as you’d like. Our intention is to encourage a culture of reading through a variety of reading challenges.
Do you have a question, or need help with one of our online reading programs? You can call your local Genesee District Library branch, or call 810-230-3336. We also have a Tutorial for using Beanstack
Check out our current challenges below. If you would like to get started, click on this link to our Beanstack page.
Fall brings crisp, new beginnings and all things cozy! Fall into a great book this season and log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.
September 1 – September 30, 2025
Explore different genres in this 40 Books (Genre) Reading Challenge. Log your reading in Beanstack and complete activities to earn new badges.
Ongoing
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read 1,000 books before your child starts Kindergarten and track your progress using Beanstack.
- Register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten by clicking here.
- Track the amount of books you read. Repeat titles count!
- Note: in Beanstack, log reading by logging books
- For every 100 books you read, earn a sticker and a free book prize .
- Complete the challenge by reading 1,000 books. Visit your local branch to get a completion certificate.
Ongoing
Want to keep track of your reading progress on a paper then log your activity online? Click here to print a paper log.
Looking for book suggestions? Start with this booklist: Books Your Child Should Hear Before Kindergarten
