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May 04, 2026

Summer Reading Program 2026: Unearth A Story

Unearth A Story

This summer, join HEPL’s Unearth a Story reading challenge! Log reading and activities between June 1 and July 31 to participate. Registration begins May 4. Sign up on Beanstack or by downloading the Beanstack app. Once you have enrolled, start reading, reviewing books, or exploring our activities to earn points! Earn 100 points to complete the program.

Read, Log, and Win Prizes

blue dino with bookPrizes for every age category are tied to points badges at 25, 50, 75 and 100 points. Children and Teen participants will earn a FREE book when they complete the program. All age categories will earn e-tickets and/or smaller prizes along the way. Keep reading and all ages can earn an e-ticket for every 25 points past 100, up to 300 points.

You can earn points by logging books, pages, or minutes and completing activities. Earn 100 points to complete the program. To make things easier, pick one log type at the start of the program (ex: minutes) and log all your reading with that type throughout the entire program. See how many points you can earn with each log type below!  

  • 1 Book = 2 points 
  • 20 Pages = 2 points 
  • 20 Minutes = 2 points 
  • Variety of Activities = Can be worth 1, 2 or 10 points 

 

Children’s Program Prizes (Ages 0-11) 

  • Registration – Digital Badge & e-Ticket 
  • 25 Points – Dinosaur coloring poster, crayons, & e-Ticket 
  • 50 Points – Bubbles & e-Ticket 
  • 75 Points – Dinosaur hatching egg or Dinosaur rubber duck & e-Ticket 
  • 100 Points – FREE Book & e-Ticket 
  • Completion – Digital Badge & e-Ticket 

 

Teen Program Prizes (Ages 11-18) 

  • Registration – Digital Badge & e-Ticket 
  • 25 Points – Dinosaur stress squishy & e-Ticket 
  • 50 Points – Glow in the dark frisbee & e-Ticket 
  • 75 Points – Choice of card game & e-Ticket 
  • 100 Points – FREE Book & e-Ticket 
  • Completion – Digital Badge & e-Ticket 

 

Adult Program Prizes (18+) 

  • Registration – Digital Badge & e-Ticket 
  • 25 Points – e-Ticket 
  • 50 Points – HEPL branded jar opener & e-Ticket 
  • 75 Points – e-Ticket 
  • 100 Points – HEPL window cling, Friends of the Library bookstore coupon & e-Ticket 
  • Completion – Digital Badge & e-Ticket 

 

Get even more involved this summer by participating in activities to earn points! Different activities will earn you different amounts of points. Some examples include attending a library program, visiting us at outreach events, and even participating in fun activities from home! Participants can click on activity badges in their age level program to learn more.

The grand finale prize drawings for each age group will be held at the end of the program, and winners will be notified via email. Participants have until August 3 to enter their age specific raffles.


Summer Reading Program Kickoff Celebrations! | All Ages

book dinosUnearth some fun! Join us for an outdoor party to celebrate the start of Summer Reading with food, a dance party, yard games, and activities for all ages.

In the event of rain, we will move the party inside! Please note that a foam party will be included as part of our kickoff but requires SEPARATE REGISTRATION!

Saturday, May 30 | 1 – 4 pm | Fishers Library

Saturday, June 6 | 2 – 5 pm | Noblesville Library


Summer Reading Book Lists

Children

10 Things I Love About Dinosaurs

The Iguanodon's Horn

Fossil Hunter

The Curse of the Lost Cave

The Last Mapmaker

Teens

Resist A Story of D-Day

Westfallen by Ann Brashares

I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys

Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham

The Prince & the Coyote by David Bowles

Adults

Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party

The Lost World of the Dinosaurs

Digging Up Love

Monster's Bones

Dinosaur Island board game

DVDs & Audiobooks

Walking with Dinosaurs

Dino Birds

Jurassic Park

Dragon Teeth

rise and fall of the dinosaurs