Connect with your local branch to

discover events and programs

Each branch library is participating

Dec. 16, 2025-Jan. 17, 2026

Be sure to check out the Locations page to follow social media and contact your local branch library for more information.

Check out ALL of the events offered at all 17 of our branches on our calendar.

SIGNING UP BASICS

Visit our Beanstack website or download the Beanstack Tracker App, available on iOS and Android.
Click “Register an Individual or Family”
Fill out the form
Complete and log activities.
Already have an account? Simply click the "Sign In" button.

LOGGING BOOKS OR DAYS

Sign into your Beanstack account. In the upper left corner click on the name of the reader you are logging for.
Click Log Reading
Log minutes - fill out number of books or days and click log.

FAQs

Where do I log my reading?

You can log your reading on our Beanstack website or the Beanstack Tracker App, available on iOS and Android. We also offer paper logs.

What if my child doesn't read on their own yet?

You may read aloud to them.

Do audiobooks count?

Yes, all books count regardless of format or language.

Can I sign up after the challenge has started?

Yes, but we recommend you sign up & participate early to give you more time to reach your goal.

LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO START?

Check out the Tulare County Library book lists! There you will find a great selection of suggested reads for all ages and reading levels.

What is the Winter Reading Challenge?

This winter, we want everyone to "Warm Up With A Good Book"!

We challenge our community to track their reading from Dec. 16, 2025 to Jan. 17, 2026.

Track reading on a paper reading log, use Beanstack online, or download the app.

Children and teens will receive a FREE book at registration! Adults will receive a registration prize.

All ages read and log at least 12 days

(you can set your own goal for minutes or pages read)

Reading Goals for Winter Reading 2025

Still on the fence about taking up the challenge? Take a look at what we have for you avid readers.

KIDS 0-5

Registration: Free Book
Complete (12 Days): Prize

KIDS 6-12

Registration: Free Book
Complete (12 Days): Prize

TEENS

Registration: Free Book
Complete (12 Days): Prize

ADULTS

Registration: Registration Prize
Complete (12 Days): Prize

ALL AGES

Complete 12 Days of reading before the end of the challenge to be entered into our grand prize drawing!

Warm Up With A Good Book Programs:

Stuffed Animal Pajama Storytimes

Visalia Library - Tues, 12/16 - 5:30pm-6:30pm

More dates and locations coming soon!

Tulare County Library Winter Reading Challenge

WRC Timeline

Registration opens - 12/16/25

Final day to log reading - 1/17/26

Final day to redeem prizes - 1/24/26

Last chance to enter the grand prize drawing - 1/24/26

Grand prize drawing and other incentives generously provided by the Friends of the Tulare County Library.