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Available online through our library’s Beanstack website or app.
Available as a paper log.
All Year, Every Year Reading Challenges
Ongoing
Did you know that reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success? Or that 90% of a child’s brain develops by the age of 5? How about that between birth and the age of 3 your child develops 1 million new neural connections each second?!
Reading 1,000 Books may sound daunting, but if you read just 1 book a night you will already have read 365 books in year. That’s 730 books in 2 years and 1,095 books in 3 years. And don’t worry, repeat reads do count!
For Children Birth until they begin Kindergarten.
Ongoing
Did you finish up 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and you want to keep it going? Fear not, we have a 1,000 Books Before Third Grade Challenge that should be just what your child needs.
For Children in Kindergarten until they begin 3rd Grade
2026 Reading Challenges
August 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Welcome to 2025, your next chapter! In this new year, challenge yourself to go on new adventures, experience different perspectives, and deepen your love of reading. This is your year!
January 1 – December 31
Are you up for a reading adventure? The McPherson Public Library is challenging adults to read 12 books in 2026. To shake up your reading selections, we’ve chosen 12 off-the-wall prompts. These categories might not be what you’d expect! #readmac
January 1-31
This January, we are partnering with Steps to Literacy to welcome all libraries across North America to join our winter reading challenge, which features our very own Benny the Bean! Participants will earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging their reading and completing activities. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!
February 1-28
Every February we pay tribute to generations of African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. Join us this February by logging your reading and earning themed badges.
February 1-28
Fall in love with reading this February! Curl up with fantastic stories and log your reading adventures. We can heartly wait to see how many badges you earn!
Summer 2026
Details coming soon.