Your Summer is Booked with Adult Summer Reading
Consider your summer officially booked with the return of Adult Summer Reading! Whether it is indulging in your favorite beach read, attending an incredible author talk, or bringing friends and family to a fun-filled evening of games and prizes, we have you covered with this year’s program.
Mark your calendars because the fun begins on June 20th and runs through August 13th. Play online or pick up your game cards at Darien Library's Welcome Desk.
Good luck and happy reading!
Play online OR use a game card!*
* Game cards may also be picked up at the Welcome Desk.
Adult Summer Reading Challenge
- Log your challenges online, or return your game card to the Library and you will be entered into the grand prize raffle.
- Complete any FOUR challenges for an opportunity to win.
- The grand prize drawing will be held the week of August 14th. Winners will be notified individually.
- Play as much as you can read.
Reading Inspiration
Read a...
Read a Book...
- By one of our visiting authors
- By a debut author
- By a New England-based author
- Set outside the United States
- With dual timelines
- About books
Try an Activity...
Summer Reading Fun & Games
All registered participants at any of the events will receive an entry into our grand prize raffle.
Trivia in the Courtyard
Thursday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Test your knowledge, make new friends, and have a chance to win some fun prizes. Come with 4-6 friends or join a team on the spot. This event will be a blast!
Registration is required.
Register for TriviaBingo Night
Sunday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m.
Round up your family, friends, and neighbors and join us at this event with lots of prizes, snacks and loads of fun. All ages welcome to attend the festivities!
Registration is required.
Register for Bingo NightGrand Prizes
Three lucky readers will have the chance to win one of our incredible grand prizes, which include:
- Kindle Paperwhite
- Stylish insulated bag for all your beach and picnic needs
- Beach / picnic blanket
- Picnic place settings for two
- Portable Bluetooth speaker
- Coola sunscreen kit
- Handheld mini fans
- And more
Frequently Asked Questions
No, we would love to see you at the Library. Please stop by and pick up a game card from the Welcome Desk starting Tuesday, June 20th.
Yes, while the online experience might feel a bit different, the challenges are exactly the same whether you play online or using the physical card.
Play as much as you can read. All game cards are entered into the grand prize raffle.
Yes.
Yes, you can download the Beanstack app on the iOS and Android app stores.
Yes, you can register all of your family members through the registration dashboard and easily toggle between members.
Please contact us with your first and last name to retrieve your password.
No, you can sign into your account through you Beanstack app or at darienlibrary.beanstack.org and start playing on Tuesday, June 20th.