Beanstack Reading Challenges
What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is an online platform and app that allows us to add a bit of fun to our reading by earning digital badges and achievements (and sometimes real-life prizes) by reading and taking part in challenges and activities.
You can sign up for Beanstack at any time to:
- Log Reading books read and time spent reading;
- Earn Reading Streaks for logging reading on consecutive days;
- Review books you have read by writing, drawing or recording a review;
- Discover books you might enjoy by reading or watching reviews written by your peers;
- Take Part in fun reading-related challenges throughout the year to earn badges and prizes!
While you can access any of these features all year round and there are challenges which can be completed at any time. There will also be special fun limited-time challenges with different themes added by our library team to add even more spice to your reading throughout the year.
Beanstack can be accessed using a computer at westlib.beanstack.org or by downloading the app to your phone or tablet.
Download the Beanstack Tracker App (Google Play) (App Store)
1 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
Ages 5-13 years
Splash into summer with our Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge!
Log the minutes you read and complete fun activities to earn badges throughout the challenge.
Pick up a tracker map for the challenge from the library (or download one here) and collect badge stickers from the library to mark your challenge progress.
All readers who complete the challenge by earning ten reading badges and three activity badges will win a shiny new book.
If you dare to take on our Super Reader Bonus Challenge you could earn yourself a $20 book voucher and one lucky Super Reader will win themselves a $50 book voucher too!
1 December 2024 - 28 February 2025
Ages 12-18 years
Reading can be your ultimate adventure!
Open a book and step into a world of endless possibilities—travel to magical realms, uncover hidden histories or walk in someone else’s shoes. Whether exploring distant lands, discovering new perspectives, or delving deep into your own inner world, every page is a new journey waiting for you!
Log your reading this summer and collect badges to mark each adventure. Grab your favourite book and get ready—who knows where it’ll take you next? The adventure of a lifetime awaits!
Ages 0-6 years
One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this. It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now!
Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine and let the magic of stories do the rest.
Ages 6-8 years
Become a Super Book Worm by completing this challenge!
Ages 9-11 years
Become a Master of Minutes with this fun challenge!
Can't do the challenge online? Pop into the library and pick up a paper version.
All Ages
Challenge yourself to read beyond what you can imagine!
Stretch your reading boundaries and explore new genres, or specific types of books. Expanding what you read can strengthen your reading comprehension and spark your imagination! Read new books and complete activities to earn badges.