June 04–July 30, 2022
Take your reading journey along the road less traveled with Summer Reading for kids, teens and adults at Eisenhower!
Starting June 4th, sign up on Beanstack, in Kids World, at the Answers Desk, or by calling 708-867-7827 with any valid library card.
While supplies last, just for signing up you’ll get an awesome tote bag featuring Dragon, Dav Pilkey’s humble hero with a heart of gold. You’ll also get some other goodies to get your Summer Reading expedition off to a good start.
You can use the summer reading website and mobile app, Beanstack to track your reading progress. Families can all sign in under one account for easy tracking of the books you read. You can also log reading activities, earn badges, redeem prizes, and write reviews.
If you can’t access the Beanstack website or app, give us a call at 708-867-7828 or drop into the library and we’ll help you get signed up.
Kids Summer Reading
Grades 6 & Under
Read Beyond the Beaten Path this summer with Eisenhower! Register on Beanstack and get your program details and reading incentives, including a Summer Reading tote bag, a free cookie from McDonald’s, and more, starting June 4th. Gain virtual badges and get fun real-life prizes throughout the summer with all of the minutes you spend reading.
At the end of the summer enter for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch, a $150 gift card from Dick’s Sporting Goods, or other fun prizes.
Grand prizes are reserved for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. Everyone is eligible for registration rewards and other prizes.
Teen Summer Reading
Grades 7-12
Earn rewards while you read your way into uncharted territory this summer! Just by signing up on Beanstack you’ll score your first prize, a Summer Reading tote bag and a free book to get your journey off to a good start. Free goodies from McDonald’s, Raising Cane’s, and Honey Baked Ham will be included while supplies last.
During the summer, you’ll acquire raffle tickets for each book you read, then use those tickets for chances to win a Nintendo Switch, a $150 gift card from Dick’s Sporting Goods, or other exciting prizes. The more you read the more chances you have to win!
Grand prizes are reserved for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. Everyone is eligible for registration rewards and other prizes.
Adult Summer Reading
For Adults age 18-118
Explore the world of literature this summer and earn prizes when you read beyond the beaten path with Beanstack and our Summer Reading program for grown ups. You’ll earn your first prize package just for signing up; a Summer Reading tote bag and a free book to get your adventure started. Free cookies, lemonade, and sandwiches from McDonald’s, Raising Cane’s, and Honey Baked Ham will be included while supplies last.
During the summer, you’ll acquire raffle tickets for each book you read and log, then use those tickets for chances to win a one year membership to the Art Institute, a one year membership to the Brookfield Zoo, a $150 gift card from Dick’s Sporting Goods, a hiking prize package, a picnic prize package, a chocolate prize package, or other exciting prizes.
Grand prizes are reserved for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. Everyone is eligible for registration rewards and other prizes.
Baby’s First Book Bag
Birth–17 Months
Are you an expectant parent? Do you have a new child or grandchild? Live in Norridge or Harwood Heights? We’d love to help welcome the newest member of your family. Drop into Kids World with your Eisenhower Library card and your child’s name or due date to receive a complimentary book bag that comes with a book and information to start your baby in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.
