Students across Multnomah County will receive a Summer Reading gameboard at their school before summer vacation begins. To participate, players keep track of the time they read, are read to, listen to audiobooks, or complete gameboard activities. Players can earn books, coupons, a Summer Reading T-shirt and other prizes. Summer Reading is free, and youth who finish the game will be entered into the grand prize drawing.
Summer Reading gameboards and guidebooks are available with instructions in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese. Youth can also play online using Beanstack or by downloading the mobile Beanstack app.
The Summer Reading program includes an array of fun, free online events for children, teens and families. Enjoy summer time stories, music, crafts, magic and other activities this summer. Plus, it’s possible your student already has access to the library through the Library Connect program! The Library Connect program allows students to have instant access to books, online resources, movies, music, and more.
Summer Reading is supported by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support. Learn more about the Summer Reading program in this fun video.
Volunteers
Summer Reading volunteers explain the Summer Reading game to youth and their families, help youth select prizes, and more. Learn more and apply.
Read 4 Life
Adults can play too! Beginning June 16, pick up a Read 4 Life gameboard at your local library, or sign up to play online with Beanstack.
Gameboards are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese; however, you are welcome to play the game in any language.
Challenge yourself with activities like starting a daily reading practice, exploring the library's Black Resources Collection or getting a list of recommended reads from the My Librarian team.
Once you've completed four of the gameboard activities, come to the library July 15 or after to pick up a Summer Reading prize, while supplies last.
Read 4 Life is made possible by the Friends of the Library.