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.

Adult Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

Sun, Dec 1, 2024–Sat, Feb 1, 2025

This is an online-only challenge for adult readers.  

Curl up with some books this winter and complete reading activities for a chance to win a prize! Play our bookish Bingo to earn raffle tickets. Each reader has the potential to earn up to seven raffle tickets.  

Participants must sign up using Beanstack by visiting helenplum.beanstack.org

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.

Sign up and earn free paperback books and other prizes from Tue, Sep 3-Wed, Apr 30! This is an independent, self-paced program. We provide the book log–you use it to track your reading progress or track online with Beanstack!

Want to keep reading?

Each additional bonus log will earn an entry into a drawing for a chance to win a $25 Target gift card.

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.