COLOR OUR WORLD
COLOREA NUESTRO MUNDO
Thursday, May 29th, 2025 - Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Dive into a world of creativity, imagination, and discovery with our Color Our World Summer Reading program! Earn prizes, explore new stories, and let your imagination run wild with art-themed activities and colorful book challenges. This summer is all about brightening your world - one page at a time.
Patrons of all ages will enjoy reading or listening to books (any kind you want!) all summer long through one of our three reading programs, all while winning some fabulous prizes! There's something for EVERYONE to enjoy at NMPL's Summer Reading Program!
How To Sign Up
Once the reading program begins in the summer, participants can sign up via the FREE Beanstack app. Be sure you've got the Beanstack app downloaded on your phone beforehand, so you'll be ready to go!
If You Are Signing Up On Your Smart Device: Download the Beanstack Tracker app from your app store. Simply search for North Manchester Public Library then follow the sign in steps to begin! You can sign up yourself or your family members. Once Summer Reading starts, the NMPL Summer Reading program will appear on your app home page.
- If You Are Signing Up On Your Desktop: On May 29th, visit the NMPL Beanstack Website and simply follow the sign in steps to begin! You can sign up yourself or your family members. Once Summer Reading starts, the NMPL Summer Reading program will appear on your app home page.
- What ages are able to participate?
Patrons over the age of 18 are able to participate in our adult reading program!
- Can I read books that aren’t in the library? Can I participate without a library card?
Absolutely!
- Can I count hours I spend reading to my kids?
Yes!
- What do the badges do?
Badges are virtual rewards that readers earn in Beanstack - it's just a fun way to keep motivated on your reading journey!
- Can I go through Summer Reading multiple times?
Yes! On Beanstack readers will continue to earn badges and grand prize tickets for each hour read. The more reading you read... the more tickets you earn!
- We want to use Beanstack but we don't have smart devices or laptops. What do we do?
No problem! Stop by one of the Beanstack stations at the check out desks and use the library tech to create an account, log your minutes, or apply your grand prize tickets!
- What’s the last day for getting prizes?
The final day of Summer Reading (July 24th) is the last day to collect prizes.
Section 1 - 10% Off NMPL Merch
10% off any single piece of merch from the NMPL store - order online or at the front desk!
Section 2 - Color Our World Lunch Cooler
Keep your lunch insulated while showing of your library love - win win!
Section 3 - $20 Gift Card to Area Businesses
Mr. Daves, Rio Nail Salon, Keela's Coffee, Manchester Marketplace, or Neighborhood Fresh!
The Hobby-ist Bundle
Diamond Painting Coasters Kit & The Woobles - Learn to Crochet Kit (Sushi)
Miniature Creator Bundle
Plastic Golden Wheat Bakery Kit & Wooden The Muse Bookshop Kit
Color Your World Bundle
Simple Art Bold-Easy Coloring Book, 365 Days of Drawing by Lorna Scobie, Pandafly Art Supplies Miro-Line Pens, Farber-Castell Sketching Pencils, Soucolor 72 Colored Pencils Set, & Duo Tip 32 Color Markers Set
Wood Burning Design Studio Kit
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Top Reader Prizes
Our top adult, child, and teen readers will each win an aluminum 28oz drink tumbler from Mango Languages!
