Summer Reading Program 2026
June 15 - August 8, 2026
Join the Summer Reading Program and earn weekly prizes just by reading! Pre-register on the Beanstack App starting June 1 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.
- FREE and for ALL AGES!
- Everyone who registers will get a coupon for 10% off one item at Cedar Crest in Manitowoc
- Read or be read to a total of 30 days to complete the program (any time spent reading, counts as a day of reading)
- Every six days read earns you a prize
- Participants have until August 15 to pick up your prizes, while supplies last
There are two ways to track your reading:
- Sign up on the Beanstack website or download the free Beanstack app. The Beanstack app is available for iPhone/iPad Beanstack for Android.
- Use a paper reading tracker. Pick one up at any service desk when pre-registration opens June 1.
Every 6 days read or being read to you win a PRIZE! *Prize Offerings May Alternate/Change Depending on Supply Availability
Youth Prize Schedule:
- 6 days read = Free Book
- 12 days read = Free Pass/Food Coupon
- 18 days read = Free Book
- 24 days read = Treasure Box
- 30 days read = Experience Gift Card
Teen Prize Schedule:
- 6 days read = Free Book
- 12 days read = Free Pass/Food Coupon OR Raffle Ticket
- 18 days read = Free Book
- 24 days read = Treasure Box OR Raffle Ticket
- 30 days read = Experience Gift Card & Raffle Ticket to enter to win one of the following prizes:
- Dunkin' Donuts Gift Basket
- Beerntsen's Gift Basket
- $30 Gift Card & Sundae Coupon to Beerntsen's
- $50 Gift Card to Kwik Trip
- Assorted Chocolates & Candies
Adult Prize Schedule:
- 6 days read = Free Book OR Free Book Coupon
- 12 days read = Raffle Ticket
- 18 days read = Treasure Box
- 24 days read = Raffle Ticket
- 30 days read = Raffle Ticket OR Treasure Box
- Grand Raffle Prizes:
- $100 Meijer Gift Card (5 Winners)
- $100 Festival Foods Gift Card (5 Winners)
- 3 Month Club Car Wash Membership (1 Winner)
- Voucher for four $18 seats to any Green Bay Gamblers home game during the 2026-2027 season (2 Winners)
- Beerntsen's Gift Basket (1 Winner)
- $30 Gift Card to Beerntsen's
- $50 Gift Card to Meijer
- Assorted Candies & Chocolates
- PDQ Manager's Special Carwash & $25 Chamber Bucks (1 Winner)
Individuals with special needs have the option of participating in our Adaptive Summer Reading Program. The Adaptive program recognizes the spectrum of ways individuals engage with reading, whether through reading traditional text, being read to, or simply enjoying visual elements of printed media. In addition to focusing on literacy, the Adaptive program also focuses on wellness activities for physical and social engagement.
To participate, simply pick up an Adaptive program paper reading tracker at the Main Service Desk at the Library. Instructions for participation are on the reading log.
Upcoming Events
Special Event
You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!
Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime. Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore! Ages 3 and under.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
Unattended Children
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest
Special Event
You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!
Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest!
Be one of the first to sign up for the summer reading program and get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream!
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Music
Whether you’re making it or enjoying it, music can make an ordinary day extraordinary!
Kids + music = MAGIC! Join a Kindermusik educator from Take Note Studio for a tuneful morning of stories and songs designed for ages birth to 3.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
Unattended Children
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Summer Reading Program 2026
Join the Summer Reading Program and earn weekly prizes just by reading! Pre-register on the Beanstack App starting June 1 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.
Special Event
You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!
Kick off Summer Reading with MPL's Bingo Bash! All ages are welcome to attend ONE session:
