Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Alpha Park Public Library’s Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library!

Join us June 3 through July 25 for amazing fun and prizes for kids, teens, and adults! This summer, we encourage the community to explore game play: how we learn to think in new ways, make connections, and solve challenges. Whether you’re learning STEM concepts or how to play chess or code video games, level up your skills and explore your library as a space for knowledge and fun! Readers can register beginning June 3 and track their progress at alphapark.beanstack.com, with the Beanstack app, or with a reading log from the library.  And don’t miss our big Kick-Off Party on Tuesday, June 3, 2-6 p.m.!

Engaging programs are planned throughout the summer focusing on a variety of gaming-themed activities, including Minecraft, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. We also have an exciting line-up of presenters to share music, science, and wildlife – plus family favorites like story times, crafts, and movie nights. View our online calendar and register for programs at alphapark.librarycalendar.com.  Readers who complete the program will receive free passes to Tilted 10 arcade – and be entered in the final drawing for awesome prizes for each age group! So get your game on and level up this summer at your favorite library!

Start Reading!

• Borrow books, audiobooks, and magazines from Alpha Park Library or download/stream eBooks and audiobooks from our digital collections.
• Whether it’s reading a graphic novel, listening to an audiobook, or reading an article, it counts! All reading must occur within the program dates.

Earn Badges

• Record your minutes in Beanstack.
• Earn 1 badge for every 60 minutes (Ages 0-18) or 150 minutes (Adults).
• Earn 10 badges to complete the program. Kids can pick up badges at the Youth Services desk.
• Earn one badge for completing an activity or attending any three Alpha Park Public Library programs. Earn an extra entry into the prize drawing for every activity badge you complete.

Win Prizes

• Participants will receive prizes for reaching the midway point by earning 5 badges and for completing the program by earning 10 badges.
• Kids and teens will earn an entry into the final prize drawing for every 5 hours of reading completed!
• Adults who complete the program will also be entered into the final prize drawing!

Our 2025 Summer Reading programs and prizes are made possible thanks to support from our amazing Friends of APL and community sponsors, including Peoria County Regional Office of Education,  Bethel Luterhan Church, and Kuchie's on the Water!