Summer Reading: Unearth a Story

SIGN UP FOR OUR 2026 SUMMER READING PROGRAM | AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES! The library has so many good stories for you to dig into! Unearth a good one and log your progress by August 8, 2026 to earn prizes! Simply read and log 10 hours on Beanstack! Not able to log online or looking for an unplugged experience? Download or stop by for a paper log! Of course, when you log online through Beanstack you will receive extra raffle chances for extra prizes! The more you read, the more raffle chances you will earn online! So start digging into some good books this summer! Please note: If you had an account in previous years with us, you may continue to use that account. When you complete your logging on Beanstack you get extra raffle chances for Unified Sussex Summer Reading prizes valued at approximately $50.00 courtesy of many libraries throughout Sussex County. This is in addition to our own prizes we offer and fund at the South Coastal Library Childrens Summer Reading: Who: Ages birth - 11 years When: June 1 - August 8, 2026 Where: Complete your summer reading anywhere with the Beanstack Tracker app or on a paper log! Logging must be completed online or the paper form turned in by August 8, 2026. Why: Encourage your children to read over summer break with us! Friendly library staff can help you choose your next read. Plus, children who complete summer reading will receive several prizes to celebrate their accomplishment! Prizes: Children who complete the Summer Reading Program will receive a drawstring bag, t-shirt, book of their choice, and coupons to Captains Quarters and Nicks Mini Golf! Teen / Young Adult Summer Reading Program: Who: Ages 12-17 years When: June 1 - August 8, 2026 Where: Complete your reading anywhere and log it in the Beanstack Tracker app/ website on your smart device, or by picking up a paper log! (Trust me, youll want to use the app, so you can earn raffle tickets for prizes worth $50--in addition to the prizes listed below!) Logging must be completed online or the paper form turned in by August 8, 2026! Why: Find out how satisfying it is to read a book forFUN!We get it--youve spent all school year reading hard stuff you didnt like. Let us help you find a book youll really love! Then well give you great prizes for reading it! Already a book lover? Might as well keep track of your reading and pick up some great prizes for doing what youd do anyway! All teens who complete 10 hours of reading between June 1 and August 8 will receive the following prizes listed below (while supplies last) . Teen Prizes: a book of your choice ticket for 1 free go-kart ride atCaptains Quarters (Millville, DE) gift card for $5 in tokens for Captains Quarters Arcade (Millville, DE) coupon for 1 free round of golf (1 person) at Nicks Mini Golf (Bethany Beach, DE) a hidden gem or fossil (your choice) for you to dig out, archaeology-style Adult Summer Reading: Who: Ages 18+ When: June 1 - August 8, 2026 Where: Complete your summer reading anywhere with the Beanstack app on your smart device, visiting the Beanstack website or by picking up a paper log!Logging must be completed online or the paper form turned in by August 8, 2026 Why: Show the library staff your love of reading by participating in our summer reading challenge for adults! Earn chances for great prizes while reading on the beach, listening to an audiobook, or reading at home. Prizes: Small Book Journal Pen; Raffle chance for 1 of 3 raffle baskets at South Coastal Library for adults. Bonus raffle tickets available for extra prizes when logging online through Beanstack