Every person has a rich history and unique stories to tell — dive deeper into your own this winter!
Explore topics like family, history, and identity while reading Where We Come From, a poetic picture book for all ages written by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sun Yung Shin, and Diane Wilson and illustrated by Dion MBD. Log your reading minutes and reflect on your own story — all while earning badges on your virtual bingo card!
From Jan. 1-31, Mobile Public Library is participating in “Where We Come From,” a reading challenge sponsored by Lerner. For logging your minutes read and completing fun activities, you will earn badges that feature some of the beautiful artwork from the book itself. And don’t forget to earn bingo! The top performing libraries and schools will earn special prizes sponsored by Lerner, including special shoutouts and even signed copies of the book. Happy reading!
Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org.
For more information about the Beanstack Challenge, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or give her a call at (251) 340-8561.
‘Tis the season for coziness.
Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite warm drink or snack! Hop into a reading nook and sink into a good book. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a handmade scarf and hat.
Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org.
For more information about the Beanstack Challenge, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or give her a call at (251) 340-8561.
Sharpen your edge with this month’s reading challenge!
Chess dates back to the 15th century and is still one of the world’s most popular games today. Join us at one of our chess clubs or play with a friend to sharpen up your mental skills and have fun doing it! Participate in this month’s reading challenge for a chance to win a 3D Printed Pocket Chess Set!
Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org.
For more information about the Beanstack Challenge, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or give her a call at (251) 340-8561.
Spooky season is here!
Log your reading throughout the challenge to earn badges. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a hand crocheted ghost!
Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org.
For more information about the Beanstack Challenge, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or give her a call at (251) 340-8561.
Your library card is your passport to adventure!
Reading can take you anywhere! Journey to faraway lands, experience new perspectives, or explore your own inner world all from the comfort of your favorite reading nook! Log your reading, write reviews, and complete activities to earn badges on a virtual bingo card. Adventure awaits!
Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading: https://mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/.
For additional information, please call (251) 340-8561 or email Jill Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”-Dr. Seuss
It’s back to school time! Start the school year right by setting goals, getting organized, and, of course, reading! Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.
Get the App or use the Website to participate in challenges and log your reading https://mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/.
For more information about the Beanstack Challenge, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or give her a call at (251) 340-8561.
Explore your library and all the fun reading has to offer—all while earning badges on a virtual activity card!
Fill squares by logging your reading, completing activities, and submitting book reviews. Complete Five Across to win a Mobile Public Library notebook, water bottle, or drawstring bag! Three lucky winners will receive a 120th Anniversary Commemorative Mug!
Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App or through the Beanstack site: mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org
If you have questions or need additional information, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8561.
Log your reading on the beanstack app!
Celebrate American Sign Language (ASL)! Read about the history of ASL, learn basic words and phrases, and check out book recommendations that celebrate authors with hearing loss and honor the Deaf experience. Complete activities and log your reading to earn badges.
Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App or through the Beanstack site: mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org
If you have questions or need additional information, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8561.
Log your reading on the beanstack app!
Mush – let’s go! Follow the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome by logging one minute for every mile of the race. Earn a new set of colorful canine badges along the way! Participate for a chance to win a hand crocheted husky.
Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App or through the Beanstack site: mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org
If you have questions or need additional information, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8561.
Log your reading on the beanstack app!
Celebrate Black History Month! This month, learn more about Black history, celebrate Black authors and illustrators, and explore events in your community honoring the Black experience. Log your reading and activities throughout the month to earn badges.
Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App or through the Beanstack site: mobilepubliclibrary.beanstack.org
If you have questions or need additional information, please email Ms. Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8561.
