it’s summer reading time! california residents can sign up for most california library cards for free, and i have cards for los angeles public, los angeles county, burbank public, and glendale libraries. here’s some information about signing up for those four summer reading programs!

this post isn’t sponsored, i just really love libraries.

la public library
june 1 – august 1, all ages

Summer Reading original artwork by Alexander Vidal, located at https://lapl.org/summer

• participate online via beanstack or pick up a game board at an lapl branch
• receive a sheet of stickers when you sign up
• log 1 hour reading or attend 1 library program per week for 3 weeks to receive the coveted tote bag, while supplies last
• continue logging hours / attending programs through august 1 for a chance to win a visa gift card
• kids can also win books
• for more information: lapl.org/summer

la county library
june 1 – august 1, all ages

unsure of artist, located at https://lacountylibrary.beanstack.com/reader365

• participate online via beanstack
• read 3 books and try 3 activities, or read 6 books, to complete the program
• kids and teens can win free books and adults can win an ereader, and there are other prizes that aren’t listed on the website
• for more information: lacountylibrary.beanstack.com

burbank public library
june 1 – july 31, all ages

unsure of artist, located at https://lacountylibrary.beanstack.com

• participate online via beanstack or with a gameboard–pick one up at an burbank branch or make your own
• for every 15 days of reading, you qualify for a prize
• prizes include books and library swag
• pick up prizes as you earn them or when you complete the program
• for more information: burbanklibrary.org/summerreading

glendale library, arts, and culture
june 1 – august 9, all ages

unsure of artist, located at https://www.eglendalelac.org/summerreading

• register via beanstack, and participate via beanstack or download an activity tracker
• for every 15 days of reading or activities, you qualify for a prize
• activity = any “active learning” -e.g. taking a walk, drawing or coloring, attending a library program
• pick up prizes as you earn them or when you complete the program
• for more information: eglendalelac.org/summerreading

santa monica public library
june 14 – august 16, all ages

unsure of artist, located at https://smpl.beanstack.com/

• participate via beanstack
• when you register you get a badge. show it to the staff you get a friends of the library coupon
• after registering i also got an email that i can pick up a book bag
• prizes for 10 hours and 20 hours of reading
• for more information: smpl.beanstack.com

happy reading everyone!