Sims Library Summer Reading 2026

May 26 - July 18

Children 0 -12 will be logging minutes.
Children will earn badges as they progress through our Summer Reading challenge.
In addition to badges, children will earn tickets for time read.
- Children 0 -5, will earn 1 ticket for every 1/2 hour read. Each book can be counted up to 3 times.
- Children 6 -12, will earn 1 ticket for every 1- hour read. Each book can only be counted once.
These tickets can be used at the "End of Summer Store.*"
Top Reader Prizes will be awarded for the following age groups*:
- 0 - 1 year
- 2 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 6 - 7 years
- 8 - 9 years
- 10 -12 years
All paper logs must be turned into the library by closing on July 18th.

*You must have a current Sims Library Card to win Summer Reading prizes.

Teens 13-18 will be logging minutes.
There will be weekly prize drawings for anyone who logged at least 30 minutes the previous week.
- For example, if you read and logged 5 minutes every day from June 7th - June 13th, you would qualify for the drawing the next week.
- Paper logs must be turned in by Saturday (of the logging week).
- Teens can also earn extra entries by volunteering for events.
At the end of the contest, the top Teen readers will receive gift cards for their achievements.
All paper logs must be turned into the library by closing on July 18th.
Teens who meet the challenge of reading 210 minutes (30 mins per week, equaling 3.5 hours) will be entered into final raffles for MORE prizes!
Teens who have read and logged 60 or more minutes will receive a FREE book of your choice from Ms. Melissa!
(Book must be $10 or under and approved by your adult in charge)
All participants are also invited to our End of Summer Pizza & Swim Party in July!
You must have a current Sims Library Card to win Summer Reading Prizes.

Adults will be logging minutes.
Every 30 minutes logged will count as 1 entry into the prize drawing at the end of summer!
Prizes are:
- $100 HEB GC
- $ 75 Tom Thumb GC
- $50 Two Amigos GC
In order to win prizes, reading material must come from Sims Library.
- Material must come from the Adult or YA sections.
- E-Books must also be Adult or YA books.
All paper logs must be turned into the library by 1PM on July 18th.

*This year's Summer Reading Challenge will be held online. This includes registration and logging the minutes/books read.

Download the "Beanstack Tracker" app to log in from your phone. This app is available from both the iTunes Store & the Google Play Store.

*If you need to track your progress offline, paper logs are available at Sims Library.