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2023 Teen Summer Reading challenges can be completed May 21-July 26.

Programs kick-off on Friday, June 2nd with the S'Winter Party: fun winter activities in the summer!

Winners will be announced in a video on Thursday, July 27.

Three Ways to Win Big!

Step 1:
Go to the Beanstack Website for access to the Teen Reading Challenge.

  • If you've participated in an online reading program with O'Neal Library before then you already have a Beanstack account. Use your username and password to log in. If you don’t remember your information follow the links to reset your password OR get in touch with young adult librarians Michelle Cheng and Gracie Roth at teens@oneallibrary.org for help.
  • If you’ve NEVER participated in summer reading at the O’Neal Library then create a new account.

Step 2:
Select the Challenges tab or click on the O'Neal Library logo in the upper left corner. 
Find "Teen Summer Reading 2023: Winter Narnia" and click on "Register for this Challenge."

Step 3:
Read books and log your page numbers in the Beanstack app or website. The more books you read, the great your chances are of winning a prize at the end of the summer!

Looking for a new book to read? Wanting to explore other genres? Click Here to browse stellar YA books recommended by your librarians.

Challenge Requirements: You can read whatever book you want this summer! 300 pages is the average page number of a Young Adult book, which is increment of the badges. The Reading Challenge begins Sun, May 21 and ends on Wed, July 26.

The grand prize reading winners will be announced in a video on Thu, July 27!

It's easy to get stuck in the routine of daily life. For this challenge we want you to step outside of your comfort zone and Challenge Yourself! Plus you can win prizes! How can I earn badges?

  • Attend teen programs at the library this summer! Click Here to print our Summer Events Flyer.
  • Complete volunteer/community engaging activities and share your experiences.
  • Learn about local resources and review them.

Registration is easy! Go to Beanstack, login or create an account, register for "Teen Challenge Yourself Challenge," and start completing activity badges.

Challenge Yourself winners will be announced in a video on Thu, July 27!

Got Questions?

Email ONL young adult librarians Michelle Cheng and Gracie Roth at teens@oneallibrary.org with questions about Teen Summer Reading, programs, or book recommendations! Please give them 3-5 days to respond.

Participate

Fri, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Jun 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mountain Brook High School Soccer Fields

Tue, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom

Tue, Jun 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
This event is full

Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom Meeting

Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Library

Mon, Jun 12, 12:50pm - 3:10pm
O’Neal Library

Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
This event is full

Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library

Mon, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library

Tue, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
This event is full

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Tue, Jun 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
This event is full

Wed, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Fri, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library - Community Meeting Room

Mon, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
O’Neal Library

Tue, Jul 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
This event is full

Fri, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
O’Neal Library

Tue, Jul 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
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Tue, Aug 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom
This event is full

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If you created it, we want to see it! It can be anything: painting, a song, a short story, film, cross-stitch. Your art will be judged in a category of your choice: Eclectic Art, Visual Art, and Creative Writing. The grand prize in each category is a $100 VISA Gift Card. To enter the contest, you must fulfill these requirements:

  • The artist must be a student rising to grade 7-12 or a recent high school graduate.
  • The teen or their parent/guardian must have a Jefferson County library card (FREE for all county residents).
  • Only one (1) art project may be submitted per teen. Choose wisely!

The submission deadline for the 2023 Creativity Contest is Wed, June 28 at 5PM. Email your artwork to teens@oneallibrary.org along with your Full Name, grade rising, title of your project, and category. 

All projects will be showcased in a virtual gallery in the month of July so the community can appreciate your genius! Friends, family, and library visitors can leave constructive comments on their favorite art-piece (yours obviously!).

Winners of the Creativity Contest will be announced in a video on Thu, July 27th.