Connect with your local branch to
discover events and programs
SIGNING UP BASICS
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Visit our Beanstack website or download the Beanstack Tracker App, available on iOS and Android.
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Click “Register an Individual or Family”
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Fill out the form
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Complete and log activities.
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Already have an account? Simply click the "Sign In" button.
LOGGING BOOKS OR DAYS
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Sign into your Beanstack account. In the upper left corner click on the name of the reader you are logging for.
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Click Log Reading
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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.
*Reader must be present to register AND redeem prizes.*
KIDS 0-5
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Registration: Free Book
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Complete (12 Days): Prize
KIDS 6-12
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Registration: Free Book
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Complete (12 Days): Prize
TEENS
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Registration: Free Book
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Complete (12 Days): Prize
ADULTS
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Registration: Registration Prize
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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
Three Rivers Library - Thu, 12/11 - 10:30am-11:00am
Alpaugh Library - Tues, 12/16 - 5:30pm
Visalia Library - Tues, 12/16 - 5:30pm-6:30pm
Orosi Library - Wed, 12/17 - 5:00pm-5:30pm
Pixley Library - Fri, 12/19 - 4:00pm
Strathmore Library - Tues, 12/30 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Ivanhoe Library - Tues, 1/6 - 4:30pm-5:30pm
Exeter Library - Tues, 1/6 - 5:30pm-6:15pm
Earlimart Library - Thu, 1/8 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
Lindsay Library - Thu, 1/8 - 5:00pm-6:00pm
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
Grand prize drawing conducted on 1/27/26
Grand prize drawing and other incentives generously provided by the Friends of the Tulare County Library.
