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RC Library Summer Reading Program is back!

June 1 - July 22, 2023

June 18, 2023

The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Summer Reading Program is a FREE program that encourages children, teens and adults to read throughout the summer. Sign up and track your summer reading progress online! The program lasts from Tuesday, June 1, 2023, through Friday, July 22, 2023.

Click here on your computer or download Beanstack Tracker on your Android or iOS digital device.

  • Click on “Register an Individual or Family.”
  • We recommend registering yourself first and then the remaining members of your family. 
  • Fill in the registration form for each reader.

Sign up for a Challenge based on your age:

  • Children’s Challenge is designed for ages 0  to 12; however, patrons of all ages may register for this program. 
  • Teen Challenge is open to ages 12 to 17. 
  • Adult Challenge is open to ages 18 and above.
  • Please limit individual registrations to one Challenge only.

Children’s Challenge Program requirements: 

  • Children must complete 8 Logging Badges for a total reading goal of 16 hours. 
  • Participants are encouraged to log at least 2 hours of weekly reading.
  • Reading is recorded cumulatively, and each Logging Badge will be awarded based upon total reading.
  • Every Logging Badge earns a weekly incentive, while supplies last.
    • Incentives may be picked up at any open library location.
    • Incentives may not be collected early.
    • Readers may collect previous weeks’ incentives.


Teen and Adult Challenge Program requirements:

  • Teens must choose and complete 12 badges to earn the Completion Badge. Adults must choose and complete 7 badges to earn the Completion Badge. Badge options include Activity, Logging, and Review Badges. 
  • Participants are encouraged to log at least 2 hours of weekly reading.
  • Reading is recorded cumulatively, and each badge will be awarded based upon total reading. 
  • Participants will earn a weekly incentive for every 2 hours of reading up to 16 hours, while supplies last.
    • Incentives may not be collected early. 
    • Readers may collect previous weeks’ incentives.
  • Each completed badge earns raffle tickets to enter into the prize drawing.
  • Optional: Participants can earn additional raffle tickets by completing additional badges. All tickets must be entered into the drawing by Saturday, July 22, 2023.


Raffle Details: 

  • Raffle tickets may be submitted until July 22, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
  • Raffle prize winners will be contacted by email by Saturday, July 29, 2023.
  • Raffle prize winners may pick up their prizes from August 1 – August 5.
  • Please watch the Library's website and social media for more details.