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Winter Reading

Stick to Reading with the Idaho Steelheads

Join the Idaho Steelheads and the Meridian Library District for the 3rd Annual Winter Reading Challenge. Children ages 0-18 have the opportunity to read some amazing books and earn some fantastic prizes, including a free ticket* to an Idaho Steelheads Game!!

How to Participate

  • Sign up and start logging minutes you read, or minutes you are read to, beginning January 5, 2025 
  • Track reading on printed reading logs or online using Beanstack
  • Pick up printed logs at one of the Meridian Library District Branches
  • Last day to register is February 22, 2025

All minutes must be logged by March 8, 2025.

All ticket vouchers must be picked up by March 15, 2025.

*All families attending Steelheads Game must purchase one adult ticket to fulfill a voucher for the rest of the family. Vouchers available while supplies last.*

Track Your Progress

Beanstack is an online program for all patrons to use to track their progress in the Winter Reading Challenge. Beanstack is available through the MLD Beanstack webpage or download the app:

Watch this tutorial that explains how to register and log reading with Beanstack. 

Mascots Rascal and Blue reading a book