Summer Learning
June 1 - July 31, 2025
Pre-Registration Starts May 1, 2025
Get ready to read and learn for a chance to win exciting giveaways and cool prizes! The San José Public Library is inviting readers of all ages to have fun this summer by reading, learning and growing their knowledge in our annual Summer Learning program. Grab a head start and pre-register for the program beginning May 1. Starting June 1, participate by logging books or time spent reading.
Sign Up for Summer Learning Today
Register and track your reading for a chance to WIN prizes.
Join the San José Public Library Foundation’s Summer Learning fundraiser for a chance to win cool prizes including gift cards and tickets to fun local attractions!
Win Prizes All Summer Long!
Giveaways, prizes and raffles for all participants while supplies last!
Pre-Registration Prizes
Youth Pre-Registration:
Youth ages 0-18 will be entered to win a $40 gift card to Hicklebee's Bookstore.*
Youth Pre-Registration:
Youth ages 5-18 will be entered to win a family four-pack to a San Francisco Giants game!*
Adult Pre-Registration:
Adults will be entered to win a special Kindle Fire 7 e-reader tablet*
*Winners will be announced in June!
Registration Prizes
Youth Registration Prize:
All participants 0–18 years old will receive one (1) free book of their choice when they register for Summer Learning AND when they complete their 8-book or 8-hour reading goal.
Bonus Participation Activity Prize for Youth Ages 0-18:
Earn a cool, colorful fidget snake cube for your playful side! Available June 1 – July 31, at any SJPL branch
Adult Registration Prize:
Fun and Inspirational Book Stickers
Summer Learning Completion Prizes
Youth Completion Prize:
All participants 0–18 years old will receive one (1) free book of their choice when they register for Summer Learning AND when they complete their 8-book or 8-hour reading goal.
Adult Completion Prize:
Summer Learning Button
Grand Prizes
Track your reading on the Beanstack app for a chance to win a GRAND PRIZE!
Pre-Reader Grand Prize:
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Storytime Starter Set
Reader Grand Prize:
Kids' Portable Soccer Training Equipment Set
Pre-Teen Grand Prize:
Outer Space Projector & Rocket Lamp with Bluetooth Speaker
Teen Grand Prize:
Vintage 3-Speed Record Player with Bluetooth
Adult Grand Prize:
Personal Travel Tea and Coffee Kettle
Grand Prize Winners will also have a chance to win tickets to a Bay FC or Earthquakes Match!
Bay FC Tickets giveaway is proudly sponsored by Ross®
Programs & Volunteering
Don't miss out on these opportunities this summer.
Programs & Volunteering
Graphic Novel Making Contest
Summer Learning Volunteers
Graphic Novel Making Contest
Summer Learning Volunteers
Summer Events
Learn and play with us all summer long!
Summer Learning Events
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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Fun in the Sun at SJPL
Check out these Summer Learning 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
About Summer Learning
Summer Learning is the cornerstone of the Library's summer initiatives.
- Our Mission Statement is Learning For All: SJPL is a learning institution. From our Storytimes, coding classes to our Homework Clubs and ESL classes, SJPL lives up to its mission statement to "enrich lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information."
- Reading is Learning: We believe that reading is learning, especially for youth. For younger children, reading fosters learning about the world around them, and prepares them for the challenges of entering school. For older children and teens, reading helps keep their minds active and engaged, reinforcing and facilitating learning.