Winter Reading Program for All Ages

Smitten with Reading, Winter Reading for Everyone, December 18, 2023 - February 29, 2024

Join the Winter Reading Program for All Ages, December 18, 2023 - February 29, 2024

Get your mitts on a good book during our seventh annual Winter Reading Challenge! Beginning December 18, 2023, log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org and update your contact information. Then, get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes!

How to get started

Beanstack Tracker App icon - turquoise square with a stylized heartVisit smfpl.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker app for your Apple or Android device.

New to Beanstack?

Sign up for an account.

Used Beanstack before?

Log in and update your account information.

Forgot your login information?

Username: Try the account holder’s first name and last name with no capitals or spaces. For instance, “janedoe.”

Password: Try “beanstack” or “password.” 

If you can’t remember what email you used to set up the account, or if you’ve never had an account and need help getting started, stop by the library, call (330) 688-3295, or visit www.smfpl.org and click the chat button in the bottom right corner.


Children from Birth - Age 11

decal with design of a bear wearing mittens and reading a bookBeginning Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org and update your contact information. Then, get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes! Complete five activities to earn a badge. For the first five badges you earn, you’ll receive a small prize you can pick up in the Children’s Department. You’ll also receive a virtual ticket to enter our grand prize drawing with every badge you earn. 

The grand prizes include: 

  • A Radio Flyer Scoot 2 Scooter
  • LEGO Super Mario Peach Adventures starter course
  • A family game night bundle
  • Picasso Tiles set
  • A budding artist bundle

In Beanstack, click on the ticket reward button to choose which grand prize drawing you would like to enter. 


Teens Ages 12 - 17

Track activities, including reading, to earn prizes. Complete five activities to earn a badge. For the first five badges you earn, you’ll receive a small prize you can pick up in the Information Department. You’ll also receive a virtual ticket to enter our grand prize drawings with every badge you earn. 

Grand prizes are:

  • A $75.00 Target gift card
  • A "Smitten With Reading" Gift Basket

In Beanstack, click on the ticket reward button to choose which grand prize drawing you would like to enter.

Complete the program by earning at least 10 badges and win a limited edition "Smitten with Reading" mug (shown below, while supplies last). Questions? Please contact us or stop in - we're happy to help!


Adults Ages 18 and Up

Track activities, including reading, to earn prizes. Complete five activities to earn a badge. For the first five badges you earn, you’ll receive a small prize you can pick up in the Information Department. You’ll also receive a virtual ticket to enter our grand prize drawing with every badge you earn. 

Complete the program by earning at least 10 badges and win a limited edition "Smitten with Reading" mug (shown below, while supplies last). Questions? Please contact us or stop in - we're happy to help!

Note to parents: Even if you’re reading with your child, you’ll need to create your own Beanstack account to be eligible to win prizes.

mug with wrap-around design of cartoon animals wearing mittens and reading books

Our Sponsors

The SMFPL Winter Reading Challenge ends February 29, 2024. Our prizes are provided thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and community supporters, including:

  • Alejandro’s Amigos Taqueria
  • Altieri's Pizza
  • Cafe in Stow
  • Garretts Mill Diner
  • Graze Craze
  • Luca's Pizza
  • Marco's Pizza
  • McDonald's
  • Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
  • Paninis
  • Papa Johns
  • Rockne's
  • TGI Fridays