Join the Winter Reading Program for All Ages, December 16, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Shell-A-Brate the library's 100th birthday during our eighth annual Winter Reading Challenge! Beginning December 16, 2024, log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org and update your contact information. Then, get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes!

How to get started

Visit smfpl.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker app for your Apple or Android device.

New to Beanstack?

Sign up for an account.

Used Beanstack before?

Log in and update your account information.

Forgot your login information?

Username: Try the account holder’s first name and last name with no capitals or spaces. For instance, “janedoe.”

Password: Try “beanstack” or “password.” 

If you can’t remember what email you used to set up the account, or if you’ve never had an account and need help getting started, stop by the library, call (330) 688-3295, or visit www.smfpl.org and click the chat button in the bottom right corner.

Children from Birth - Age 11

Beginning Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org and update your contact information. Then, get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes! Complete five activities to earn a badge. For the first five badges you earn, you’ll receive a small prize you can pick up in the Children’s Department. You’ll also receive a virtual ticket to enter our grand prize drawing with every badge you earn. 

Children's grand prizes include: 

• LEGO DUPLO Classic Deluxe Brick Box Starter Set
• MindWare Marble Run and Add-on Set
• An explore the prehistoric bundle
• A crafting bundle
• A cozy bundle
• A family game night bundle

In Beanstack, click on the ticket reward button to choose which grand prize drawing you would like to enter. 

Teens Ages 12 - 17

Beginning Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org and update your contact information. Then, get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes! Complete five activities to earn a badge. For the first five badges you earn, you’ll receive a small prize you can pick up in the Information Department. You’ll also receive a virtual ticket to enter our grand prize drawings with every badge you earn. 

Teen grand prizes include:

• A $50.00 Target gift card
• A "Winter Shell-A-Bration" Gift Basket
• A LEGO Statue of Liberty model set

In Beanstack, click on the ticket reward button to choose which grand prize drawing you would like to enter.

Complete the program by earning at least 5 badges and win a limited edition "Winter Shell-A-Bration" mug (while supplies last). Questions? Please contact us or stop in - we're happy to help!

Adults Ages 18 and Up

Beginning Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org and update your contact information. Then, get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes! Complete five activities to earn a badge. For the first five badges you earn, you’ll receive a small prize you can pick up in the Information Department. You’ll also receive a virtual ticket to enter our grand prize drawings with every badge you earn.  

Adult grand prizes include:

• A LEGO Retro Radio kit
• Bambusi Charcuterie Boards Gift Set – Bamboo Cheese Board
• Ninja AF101 Air Fryer that Crisps, Roasts, Reheats, & Dehydrates – 4 Quart capacity

In Beanstack, click on the ticket reward button to choose which grand prize drawing you would like to enter.

Complete the program by earning at least 5 badges and win a limited edition "Winter Shell-A-Bration" mug (while supplies last). Questions? Please contact us or stop in - we're happy to help!

Note to parents: Even if you’re reading with your child, you’ll need to create your own Beanstack account to be eligible to win prizes.

Our Sponsors

The SMFPL Winter Reading Challenge ends February 28, 2025. Our prizes are provided thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and community supporters, including:

• Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
• Arby's
• Burger King
• Crumbl Cookies
• Edible Arrangements, Stow
• Five Guys
• Gionino's Pizza
• Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop
• Great Harvest Bread Co.
• Kent Buffalo Wild Wings
• McDonalds, Munroe Falls
• McDonalds, Norton Rd
• Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
• Panera
• Papa John's Pizza
• Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
• Swensons Drive-In
• Taco Bell
• TGIFridays
• Twisted Tomato Pizzeria
• Weathervane Playhouse