Reading Programs

No matter your age, we’ve got a reading program for you! Find out more about our year-round and seasonal reading programs below.

Anyone with a Helen Plum Library card or who is a student in a Lombard school is eligible to sign up.

Registration begins: Mon, May 12

Prize pick-up (for Youth and Teen) begins: Mon, Jun 9

Program runs through: Sat, Aug 2

All ages are invited to read, have fun, and earn rewards along the way! Registration begins Mon, May 12 - stay tuned!

Birth–High School 

For every four hours of reading, youʼll get to choose a decorative patch, enamel pin, or coupon from one of our local sponsors. Once you reach 20 hours, youʼll receive a paperback book and a pass for free one-day admission to Paradise Bay Water Park, while supplies last! Complete Bonus Reading to earn even more prizes and another book!

Adult Timed or Title Challenge

Earn an entry ticket for every five hours of reading or five titles read and submit tickets toward a variety of prizes.

Seedlings: ages birth-2 years

Bookworms: ages 3-5

Register at the Youth Services Desk or on Beanstack

The best way to grow a reader is more than just reading! We’ve designed these two challenges to support your family by tracking the number of books you read, completing fun activities, and celebrating along the way!

Made possible in part by the Helen Plum Library Foundation.

We are excited to offer Beanstack, a reading log app. Track your reading program progress online and earn virtual badges to redeem for prizes. Get started by grabbing your library card and clicking the Beanstack button below.

Perks of Using Beanstack

• Never worry about losing a paper log!
• Parents can create a family account, where each reader participates in the program for their age group.
• Access your account on the go using the Beanstack Tracker app.