Reading Challenges
Register for Reading Challenges through Beanstack
Beanstack is an app for tracking reading progress that encourages a culture of reading through a variety of reading challenges. You can participate as little or as much as you’d like by signing up for the reading challenges that interest you.
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 some of our current reading challenges below. If you would like to create a Beanstack account, click on this link to our Beanstack page.
MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Participants will earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging their reading and completing activities. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!
January 1, 2026–January 31, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday, one minute at a time! Join our U.S. 250th Reading Challenge and honor 250 years of stories, innovation, and history. Log your reading, earn fun badges, and help us celebrate the nation’s past, present, and future.
January 1, 2026–July 4, 2026
Welcome to 2026! The new year brings a new reading challenge that celebrates your reading freedom. No matter how you read—whether by turning pages, swiping a screen, or listening with your ears—this is your year to enjoy books on your own terms. Start reading today and earn badges all year long.
There are 2 versions of this challenge. One for logging minutes and one for logging pages. Choose the format that works best for you.
January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026
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
