When school lets out for the summer, it's all about Summer Spotlight, our annual summer reading program at the library. We work hard to keep kids engaged in reading, and part of that is the Summer Spotlight Reading Challenge. Kids keep track of the minutes they read over the summer and are eligible for prizes. But why limit this to just the school crowd?

This summer we are challenging adult readers to do the same! Use our Beanstack reading app to keep track of the number of minutes you read each day, and if you reach the magic 3,000 minutes, you'll receive a summer-exclusive art project in the mail. You'll also be rewarded with virtual reading badges for each milestone along the way, and you can write and read book reviews from other participants (a great way to find new authors and perfect-for-you titles!).

So exactly how many hours does 3,000 minutes add up to? That would be 50 hours, over 90 days. Definitely doable -- especially if you're reading along with your kids or grandkids! Maybe set the kitchen timer for a specific number of minutes, log your time in Beanstack when time's up, and then everyone can talk about the books they are reading.

The Summer Reading Challenge for Adults runs June 1st - August 31st, and anyone 18 years of age or older can participate.