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It's almost time for Summer Reading Fun! |
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This newsletter contains everything you need to start your Summer Reading adventure at Forsyth County Public Library!
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Adventure Begins at Your Library with our annual Summer Reading Fun program, May 23–July 31, 2024.
Foster a love of reading, keep minds engaged, and prevent learning loss over the summer with this year's adventure-themed reading challenges, fun events, and motivating prizes for all ages. |
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| HOW IT WORKS |
Signing up for Summer Reading Fun is easy! If you already have a Beanstack account, just log in, navigate to "Challenges," and choose the age-specific "Adventure Begins at Your Library 2024" challenge for each member of your family. While you're there, don't forget to update the ages of your children and the schools they'll attend next year.
If you don't yet have a free Beanstack account, creating one is a snap. Just click the button below and choose "Register an Individual or Family." You can register multiple family members (children or adults) in your Beanstack account at any time by clicking "Add a Reader."
Sign up now so you'll be ready to start logging your reading and activities when the challenge begins on May 23!
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The software we use to manage our reading incentive programs is called Beanstack.
You can access your Beanstack account in any browser by visiting ForsythPL.beanstack.org.
Logging your books, minutes, and summer reading-related activities is easier now than ever thanks to the Beanstack Tracker app!
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| GET THE BEANSTACK APP!
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| YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE! |
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Our epic Summer Reading Fun Kickoff Events are the perfect way to embark on your summer reading adventure!
From the mesmerizing adventure-themed decor to the engaging crafts, games, and activities, there is a palpable air of excitement at each library during our highly anticipated kickoff events.
Don't miss these amazing performances for all ages!
Please note: these are very popular events and admission is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Event passes will be distributed 30 minutes prior to each performance. Please arrive early! |
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Cameron's One Man Circus |
Comedy and amazing stunts for all ages performed by Cameron Tomele of Barely Balanced. | Tuesday, May 28
10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. HAMPTON PARK LIBRARY
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Lew-E's
Comedy Circus |
High-energy comedy, magic, and juggling for all ages. |
Wednesday, May 2911:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. SHARON FORKS LIBRARY
Thursday, May 30
3:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
CUMMING LIBRARY
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Magic with
Ken Scott! |
This four-time Atlanta Magician of the Year has performed at the White House five times.
All ages welcome! | Friday, May 3111:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
at POST ROAD LIBRARY
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Our epic Summer Reading Kickoff Events are just the beginning. Let our new Adventure Guides help you find free, enriching events for all ages and countless interests all summer long!
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IMPORTANT DATES |
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May 1–22: Pre-register for Summer Reading Fun on Beanstack
May 23: First day of the Summer Reading Fun challenge - Start logging your reading in Beanstack!
July 31: Final day of the Summer Reading Fun challenge - Last day to log your reading for this challenge.
- Apply your grand prize tickets in Beanstack before midnight on August 4.
August 5: Grand Prize Drawings
- Check the email connected to your Beanstack account to see if you won!
August 19: Last day to pick up prizes
August 20: Redraw for unclaimed grand prizes |
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And speaking of grand prizes...
You could win one of these fabulous adventure-themed gift baskets at the end of the summer!
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| LEARN MORE & SIGN UP!
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