Reading Challenges

Throughout the year different challenges will be available to readers on Beanstack. Some will be seasonal, like Summer Reading, while some will be one-time events. Some are limited by age group, while some are not. Please check below for guidelines and see the available challenges on Beanstack!

How It Works

1. Register

  • Go to Beanstack
  • Create an account with Beanstack (or log into an existing account)
  • Choose the Reading Challenge that suits you
  • Each challenge has its own badges and prizes

2. Raffle

Log your reading to receive badges every time you read a certain number of books or a certain amount of time – these badges also come with raffle tickets:

  • Ebooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels count
  • You also get badges and tickets for attending programs or completing activities

3. Rewards!

Put your digital tickets towards prizes:

  • Tickets for prizes will be accepted up until the final date of the challenge
  • Prize winners typically will be drawn and contacted the following week
Benny The Bean waving.

Summer Reading Program

Every year, Summer Reading will be taking place on Beanstack. The theme changes every year – in 2026 it will be “Unearth a Story.” Please check below for guidelines and choose the age level challenge that works for you!

How It Works

1. Register

  • Create an account with Beanstack (or log into an existing account)
  • Choose the Summer Reading Challenge that suits you
  • Each challenge has its own badges and prizes

2. Read

Log your reading to receive badges every time you read a certain number of books – these badges also come with raffle tickets

  • Ebooks, audiobooks, and graphic novels count
  • You also get badges and tickets for attending programs or completing activities
  • You also earn badges for writing book reviews on Beanstack!

3. Rewards!

Put your tickets towards prizes:

  • Tickets for prizes will be accepted up until the final date of the challenge
  • Prize winners typically will be drawn and contacted the following week
  • There are no more paper tickets! This means you can spend more time reading and less time filling out tickets!
Benny The Bean holding a trophy.

Additional Info

Children’s Prizes

  • 2026 prizes coming soon!

Tween & Teen Prizes

  • 2026 prizes coming soon!

Adult Prizes

  • 2026 prizes coming soon!

Volunteer

The Hackettstown Free Public Library welcomes volunteers. Volunteers support the work of library staff or are assigned to work on special projects. Volunteers are accepted based on their qualifications in relation to the needs of the library and on their ability to commit to a consistent schedule of volunteer hours. Volunteers must be fifteen (15) years of age or older, except in special circumstances.

Click here to access the volunteer application and waiver →

Once you have completed the volunteer form, please either return the form to the library or email the form to info@hackettstownlibrary.org and a staff member will contact you.  For more information, please contact us at (908) 852-4936.

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