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2026 MRL Summer Reading Challenge

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Unearth a Story

MRL's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge engages children and adults in creative and challenging library-based events from June 1 through August 2, 2026. The theme this year is "Unearth a Story". Open to readers of all ages, SRC features a fun reading challenge, as well as dozens of weekly events throughout the library's seven branches in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Page County for readers of all ages. Using the app Beanstack, patrons of all ages can track their reading and be entered to win prizes. Register on the Beanstack app or in-person at any MRL branch in: Bridgewater, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Harrisonburg, Luray, and Shenandoah! 

How to Participate

  1. Register through Beanstack starting June 1. Be sure to include your name and/or phone number so we can contact you if you win a prize drawing!
  2. Track your reading and bingo progress through the web browser or app version and earn prizes! 
  3. Attend free events! With over 100 events happening this summer, there's something for every age and interest! See the full Summer Reading Challenge event list below.

Ages 0-11:

  • Log minutes spent reading or listening to books. You can even set a timer in Beanstack to count the minutes for you!
  • Earn prizes and coupons for FREE food and other goodies for every 120 minutes of reading.
  • Read 600 minutes and you'll receive more coupons for FREE goodies and a FREE book.
  • After the first 600 minutes, every 120 minutes logged earns 2 raffle tickets for a prize drawing. You can choose what prize raffles you'd like to enter with these tickets through Beanstack.  

Ages 12-17:

  • Log books when finished reading.
  • Earn prizes and coupons for FREE food and other goodies for every book read.
  • Read 5 books and you'll receive more coupons for FREE goodies and a FREE book.
  • After the first 5 books, every book logged earns 2 raffle tickets. You can choose what prize raffles you'd like to enter with these tickets through Beanstack.

Ages 18+:

  • Log books when finished reading or activities when you complete them.
  • Every book or activity you log enters you into weekly drawings for prizes.
  • Earn up to 27 tickets. You can choose what prize raffles you'd like to enter with these tickets through Beanstack.
  • Once you fill up the Bingo board, you will have completed the Summer Reading Challenge and you will no longer receive tickets.

Need help with the Beanstack website? Click here for PDF directions!

Need help with the Beanstack app? Click here for PDF directions!

Summer Reading Challenge Events

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026
    1:00-5:00 PM
    Turner Pavilion - Harrisonburg

    Kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with crafts, games, and fun! Join us for our free SRC Kickoff Party at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg. We welcome all ages for our family-friendly event with activities, live music, book chats, and games! Food and beverages will be served by Cuban Flavor, Grilled Cheese Mania, Sage Bird Ciderworks, and Restless Moons Brewing. Whether you're 5 or 55, our Kickoff will have something for EVERYONE, so come celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us!

  • Saturday, June 13, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    North River Library - Bridgewater

    All ages: want to create a compost indoors? An expert from the Central Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners will teach us all about vermicomposting - a method that uses earthworms to break down food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer!

    This class will take away any confusion and show you the science behind it all! You will leave prepared to keep your compost indoors with a vermicomposting bin and all the knowledge you need to successfully create rich compost.

    Please note: anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

  • Saturday, July 11, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    North River Library - Bridgewater

    All ages are invited to explore the North River Library Pollinator Garden in full bloom! Enjoy stations for learning, painting, music, and STEM creativity about all things pollinator including butterflies!

Thank you to our Summer Reading Sponsors. List of sponsors.
MRL Summer Reading Sponsors
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