Reading Programs and Recommendations
The Albany Public Library welcomes you to reading challenges throughout the year. Beanstack is a free online service for City of Albany residents that offers an innovative new way to connect readers of all ages with books, engaging reading activities and reading recommendations.
It includes book and activity logging, badges and registration for all members of the family under one account. You can earn digital badges by completing activities, logging books you have read, tracking reading time, attending programs, writing book reviews and more.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO BEANSTACK
There are fun challenges for all ages, YES including Kids and Adults!
Your Next Chapter (All Ages)
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!
Join the 2025 Your Next Chapter Reading Challenge--this challenge is for all ages, that's right, both Kids and Adults.
If you like getting recommendations for your next read, make sure you include your email and Beanstack will recommend your next read.
Get started on Beanstack today!
1000 Books Before Kindy (0 -5yrs)
Enjoy reading with your little ones! Log reading and earn badges all along the way.
Join us for Rhymetime or Storytime to unlock extra badges. Get started now: Beanstack
Mindfulness Challenge (5 to Adult)
Take a deep breath in and out, notice where you are, and how you are feeling. Great job! You are on your way to becoming a more mindful person. Try this challenge and earn 10 new badges as you take some much-needed me time.
Get started now on Beanstack
10 To Try (13+ and Adults)
This is a year-long challenge that asks you to read a book in each of 10 categories, keep track of your reading and share your favorite discoveries with the library.
Get started now on Beanstack
