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Winter Reading Adventure

Clipart image of a Rory the fox using a telescope in a winter landscape looking at the Northern Lights and constellations.

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Friday, January 31, 2025

Have fun this winter by playing bingo with us! When you get bingo, come in to collect a cheerful prize.

binoculars.

How to participate

  1. Register online OR pick up a log at any APLD location starting Sunday, December 1. If you've never used Beanstack before, you can create an account at any time.

  2. Have fun this winter by playing bingo with us! When you get bingo, come in to collect a cheerful prize. BINGO is achieved by completing 5 activities in a row!

  3. For an extra challenge, see if you can complete ALL 25 activities and fill your BINGO card! A Grand Prize drawing winner will be chosen from each age category. The Grand Prize for ages 0-11 is a Toniebox®, and the Grand Prize for both Teens & Adults is an Amazon Fire Tablet (previously known as a Kindle Fire)! The Grand Prize winners will be randomly selected after the program ends on January 31, 2025 and winners will be contacted directly.

Register Here

snowy owl.

Log your activities

Log your activities on the Beanstack Tracker app. Download the app for easier access!

  • Google Play

  • App Store

Download the paper log!

hot cocoa.

Pick up your prizes!

After you have achieved BINGO or Full Card BINGO via Beanstack or your paper log,  come into any of the 4 library locations to collect your prize!


One winning BINGO prize and Full Card BINGO Grand Prize drawing per participant.

purple mittens.

Need help registering?

Need help registering and logging your activities? Below are videos that can help, whether it’s using the Beanstack website or the Beanstack Tracker. For additional assistance, feel free to contact us.

Using the website


Using the App


Special Programs and Events

Winter Reading Adventure
PajamaRama!
Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
Wear your cool pajamas for a pajama party. We'll read a book, make a craft and snack on cookies and chocolate milk. Ages 6-11 with a caregiver.
All About Science
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Science experts Diana & Pat will lead us in fun science activities with a "Wondrous Winter Wonderland" theme! Ages 6-11.
All About Science
Mon, Jan 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Science experts Diana & Pat will lead us in fun science activities with a "Wondrous Winter Wonderland" theme! Ages 6-11.
Chill & Create: Teen Craft Lounge
Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Santori Library - Teen Program Room 224
Drop in and get creative with a variety of craft supplies and equipment including our button maker and vinyl cutter and/or help with our sticker mural celebrating MLK Jr. Day! All materials provided.
Weather & Storm Chasing 101
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Learn about extreme weather, including how to prepare for severe storms, local climatology, and weather forecasting, hear stories from veteran storm chasers, Q&A, and more with the Storm Science team.
Lunar New Year Story & Craft - Ages 3+ with a caregiver
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
New venue Eola Road Branch - Quiet Reading Room
Learn about this important celebration through the book "Lunar New Year" by Mary Man-Kong before creating your own dragon craft! Ages 3+ with a caregiver. **
DIY Snowflake Coasters
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
Come get creative and decorate your own set of 4 coasters with snowflake designs! We will use stencils, acrylic paint, wooden coasters, and acrylic sealer. All materials will be provided.
Lunar New Year!
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrate the year of the snake with a story and craft. Ages 6-11.
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