Summer Learning
Read. Learn. Win.
Get ready for a summer packed with adventure, learning, and prizes! Everyone of all ages is invited to join our annual Summer Learning program from June 1-July 31. Reading fuels fun and logging your reading will earn you a chance to win awesome prizes. Dive into new stories, discover cool resources, and make this your smartest summer yet! Pre-register by May 31 for a chance to score even more fun prizes.
It's easy to sign-up and participate.
Sign-up
Register via Beanstack online.
Read
Finish the reading goal of 8 books or 8 hours. Everything you read counts!
Track
Track your reading on the Beanstack app. Finish the program for a completion prize and chance to win a grand prize.
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Win Prizes all Summer Long
Pre-register for a chance to win! Prize winners will be announced in June.
Youth (Ages 0-18)
Chance to win a $40 gift card to Hicklebee's Bookstore.
Youth (Ages 5-18)
Chance to win a family four-pack to a San Francisco Giants game!
Winners will be announced in June.
Adult (Ages 18+)
Chance to win a special Kindle Fire 7 e-reader tablet
Graphic Novel Making Contest
Coding Programs
Summer Learning Events
Get Involved
Volunteer as a Summer Learning Ambassador
Did you know?
You can read and make a difference this summer. Participants can win fun prizes at the end of summer.
Learn how you can participate and support the San José Public Library Foundation with the Read to Raise program.
Staff Blogs
Summer Learning Blogs
Summer Learning is Coming Soon
Summer Survival Guide
Summer Learning: Hall of Fame
Summer Learning is Coming Soon
Summer Survival Guide
Summer Learning: Hall of Fame
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Don't miss out on a summer full of fun, prizes, events, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The San José Public Library invites readers of all ages to expand their knowledge over the summer by reading and learning. Participate by logging books or time spent reading today.
Video on how to register on Beanstack
Get the Beanstack App
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You will need to go to https://sjpl.beanstack.org/users/password/new and type in the email you believe you used for the account, then click “reset password”. If you cannot remember the email you used for your Beanstack account, please contact library staff for assistance.
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Yes ... to claim a participation prize and be eligible for special prize drawings, as well as the grand prize drawing, you must log ALL reading on your Beanstack account via the web site or app. Paper logs are available, but only as a fun option. Any reading recorded via the paper log also should be recorded via your Beanstack account.
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No, but a SJPL card is always encouraged to enjoy our wide collection of materials. To participate in Summer Learning, you only need a Beanstack account.
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Yes! All Bay Area residents can participate in our Summer Learning program. All participation giveaways and grand prizes must be claimed in person.
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Starting June 1st, all youth ages 0-18 can pick up one free book prize upon sign up AND another free book prize upon (8 hour/8 book) program completion. Adults can claim fun, free giveaway prizes for sign up and completion too. Participation giveaway prizes can be claimed at any SJPL location during open hours.
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Marketing Toolkit
Access our marketing toolkit to help spread the word about Summer Learning with your community. This toolkit includes sample copy, graphics, and promotional collateral.