May 01, 2026 SUMMER READING 2026: UNEARTH A STORY
Calling all readers! We invite you to join us as we UNEARTH A STORY for Summer Reading at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library!
Whether you’re digging into a good book or uncovering hidden histories, there’s something for everyone this summer at the Library!
Check out all the details, sign up today!
DATES
Summer Reading starts on Mon., June 1 and continues through Fri., July 31, but registration is already open!
REGISTRATION
The registration for Summer Reading is open! Register any time before July 31 to record your reading and apply it toward the Summer Reading Program.
You can register through this link or download the Beanstack app on your phone to track your reading.
RECORD YOUR READING
We measure how much you read by hours read. To complete the program and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing, you must complete 15 hours of reading between June 1 and July 31.
It’s easy to get there! If you read 15 minutes a day for 60 days, you will have read 900 minutes, or 15 hours.
Why is it important to track your reading? Because books read means prizes!
You can download a printed reading log if you’d like, BUT to qualify for prizes, you need to submit your reading time through Beanstack.
READ AND EARN PRIZES
The more you read, the more prizes you receive! Record your reading time on Beanstack and when you hit a reading level, you will receive a badge that says you earned a reward. Prize levels are for 1, 5, 10, and 15 hours of reading.
Visit our Prize Market and show us your reward badge to pick your prize!
PRIZE MARKET OPENS JUNE 8
There is a Prize Market at each branch. The Zionsville Branch Prize Market is on the 2nd Floor, near the Teen and Adult reference desk. The Whitestown Branch Prize Market is in the atrium between the adult stacks and media.
1 Hour Prize: While supplies last, choose between a geode you can break open yourself, a trowel you can use to dig in the garden, or a 2-pack of sidewalk chalk!
5, 10, and 15 Hour Prizes: Come to our Prize Market and choose one of the following items from our Prize Menu:
- Brag Tags
- Books
- Food coupons and snacks
- Grab bags
- Small gadgets and gizmos
VIRTUAL DRAWINGS
Participants will earn virtual tickets for each hour read and logged – up to 100 hours/tickets. Enter virtual tickets into prize drawings on Beanstack through July 31. Winners will be notified after July 31.
A CHANCE TO WIN A GRAND PRIZE
All readers who read and record 15 hours of reading on Beanstack will be entered into the chance to win a Grand Prize! This year, we will have six Grand Prize winners (one adult, teen, and child from each library branch). Our Grand Prizes are generously donated by the Karen Beard Memorial Literacy Fund.
Winners will choose from:
- Children’s Museum Membership
- Cave Tour Experience at Marengo Cave, Indiana Caverns, or Bluespring Cavern
- Indiana State Museum Family Membership
- Eiteljorg Museum Family Membership
- Indiana State Parks Pass
- LEGO Gift Card
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS
Whitestown
Whitestown Touch a Truck – Fri., June 12 @ 10 – 11:30 AM
Archaeological Research Institute – Sat., June 20 @ 2 – 3 PM
Dinosaur Stomp at Whitestown – Fri., June 26 @ 10 – 10:30 AM
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Teddy Bear Series: The Garden Symphony – Mon., July 13 @ 11 AM – 12 PM
Children’s Museum: Dinosaur Discoveries – Thurs., July 23 @ 2:30 – 4 PM
Roz Puppets – Wed., July 29 @ 10 – 10:30 AM
Zionsville
Dino Fun Run at Elm Street Green – Thurs., June 4 @ 10 – 11 AM
Dig Into the Past with the Indiana State Museum – Sat., June 13 @ 1 – 2 PM
Squirrel Butter – Mon., June 15 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Silly Safaris – Mon., July 20 @ 6 – 7 PM
Roz Puppets – Wed., July 29 @ 3 – 3:30 PM
Zionsville Touch-a-Truck – Fri., July 31 @ 9 – 11 AM
SPECIAL THANK YOU
Our gratitude goes to the Friends of the Library for their incredible support and generous funding of our Summer Reading Program. Their contributions have made it possible for us to inspire a love of reading in our community, providing enriching experiences for readers of all ages. Thanks to their dedication, we can continue to offer a diverse range of activities and resources that encourage lifelong learning and engagement. Thank you, Friends!