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LIBRARY CHALLENGES

Throughout the year we offer reading programs and library challenges for all ages. These challenges can incentivize your reading, help you explore the library, and encourage engagement with our community.

SEASONAL READING PROGRAMS AND LIBRARY CHALLENGES

During the summer (June and July) and winter (December and January), we offer prizes and rewards for reading and completing a number of badges that encourage learning, exploration, and social engagement.

Discover what challenges are available and sign up now!

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ONGOING AND ANNUAL CHALLENGES

Additional progams are also available throughout the year.  These challenges are usually listed toward the bottom of our challenges page.  You can register for them at any time.  

Discover what challenges are available and sign up now!

Challenges that are currently being offered include:

A Year of Reading

Annual challenge for adults and teens beginning January 1, 2025. Read one book from each of our 12 categories and log your reading throughout the year. Complete all twelve to earn a free book voucher, a waterbottle sticker, and one drawing entry for a $100 Amazon gift card!


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Academy 25th Anniversary Challenge

Celebrate 25 years in our historic building by taking part in a library challenge! Learn, read, attend, discover, give back, and give thanks. Complete the challenge by earning all six badges and honor the past while building our next chapter together.

SIGN UP

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500 Books Before Middle School

For kids ages 6-12 who have not started middle school, enjoy this multi-year, self-paced program! Track your progress on Beanstack and check in every 50 books for a prize. Let yourself enjoy reading while earning prizes!

SIGN UP

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

For children under 5 years old; track your progress in Beanstack and check in every 100 books for a sticker and a prize. Reading every day before kindergarten creates a great habit for years to come!

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The Great Genre Challenge for Kids

Expand your reading comfort zone and join The Great Genre for Kids! Read and explore books from 11 different genres by the end of the year to earn a prize! For kids ages 0-12.

SIGN UP

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

SIGN UP HERE starting June 1st.

Come to the Summer Reading Program kickoff on June 2nd from 4 PM to 6 PM in the Ballroom.

Register your entire family for our Summer Reading Program! Program dates are June 1st through July 31st.

Read and log your minutes.
Complete activities and challenges.
Earn PRIZES!

Program Details

  • Sign up online beginning June 1, 2025.
    • If you previously enrolled in one of our reading challenges on Beanstack, you will log in using the same account information.
    • If you do not remember your account information, select "I forgot my password" to reset your account.  You will be given the option to make account changes and adjustments for the Summer Reading Challenge.
  • Any Provo City Library cardholder or registered Orem Library cardholder in good standing is eligible to participate.
  • Log reading minutes from any reading format including books, graphic novels, audiobooks, or reading aloud with your family.
  • To complete the program and earn a prize, mintues must be read between June 1st and July 31st.
    • Children (ages 0-3): Read and log 300 minutes.
    • Children (ages 4-12): Read and log 600 minutes.
    • Teens and Adults (ages 12+): Read and log 1200 minutes.

Unlock Badges to Earn Small Prizes!

  • Activity badges are unlocked by completing creativity, community, sustainability, friends and family, library, reading, story trails, and service challenges!
    • Complete any two activities from the options listed under a badge to earn a small prize!


WINTER READING PROGRAM

SIGN UP HERE beginning December 1st.

Read and log your minutes.
Complete activities and challenges.
Earn PRIZES!

Register your whole family for our Winter Reading Challenge!  Program dates are December 1st through January 31st.

Program Details

  • Sign up at the library or online beginning December 1st, 2025.
    • If you previously enrolled in one of our reading challenges on Beanstack, you will log in using the same account information.
    • If you do not remember your account information, select "I forgot my password" to reset your account.  You will be given the option to make account changes and adjustments for the Winter Reading Challenge.
  • Any Provo City Library cardholder in good standing is eligible to participate.
  • Log reading minutes from any reading format, from books to audiobooks, or reading aloud with your family.
  • To complete the program and earn a prize, minutes must be read between December 1st, 2025 and January 31st, 2026.
    • Children (ages 0-12): Read and log 200 minutes.
    • Teens and Adults (ages 13+): Read and log 600 minutes.

Unlock Badges to Earn Small Prizes!

  • Activity badges are unlocked by completing library, service, family, community, and sustainability challenges!  
    • Complete any two activities from the options listed under a badge to earn a small prize!

RETOS DE LECTURA

Durante el año ofrecemos programas de lectura y retos para todas las edades. Incentive su lectura, explore la biblioteca e interactúe con su comunidad con nuestros retos de lectura.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ a partir del 1 de junio.

Venga al inicio del Programa de lectura de verano el 2 de junio de 4 pm a 6 pm en el salón de baile.

¡Registre a toda su familia en nuestro programa de lectura de verano! Las fechas del programa son del 1 de junio al 31 de julio.

Lea y registre sus minutos.
Completa actividades y desafíos.
¡Gana PREMIOS!

Detalles del programa

  • Regístrese en línea a partir del 1 de junio de 2025.
    • Si se inscribió anteriormente en uno de nuestros desafíos de lectura en Beanstack, iniciará sesión con la misma información de cuenta.
    • Si no recuerda la información de su cuenta, seleccione "Olvidé mi contraseña" para restablecer su cuenta. Se le dará la opción de realizar cambios y ajustes en la cuenta para el Summer Reading Challenge.
  • Cualquier titular de tarjeta de la Biblioteca de la ciudad de Provo o titular de tarjeta registrado de la Biblioteca Orem con buena reputación es elegible para participar.
  • Registre minutos de lectura desde cualquier formato de lectura, incluidos libros, novelas gráficas, audiolibros o lectura en voz alta con su familia.
  • Para completar el programa y ganar un premio, se deben leer las actas entre el 1 de junio y el 31 de julio.
    • Niños (de 0 a 3 años): leen y registran 300 minutos.
    • Niños (de 4 a 12 años): leen y registran 600 minutos.
    • Adolescentes y adultos (mayores de 12 años): lea y registre 1200 minutos.

¡Desbloquea insignias para ganar pequeños premios!

  • ¡Las insignias de actividades se desbloquean al completar creatividad, comunidad, sostenibilidad, amigos y familiares, biblioteca, lectura, senderos de historias y desafíos divertidos de verano!
    • ¡Completa dos actividades cualesquiera de las opciones enumeradas debajo de una insignia para ganar un pequeño premio!