It is time to level up at Greenwich Library! Our librarians have created a Bingo card with nine different badges to complete; the badges are a mix of activities and reading prompts. Earn a raffle ticket for each badge you complete, and enter your raffle tickets for three possible grand prizes!
Bonus: You can collect a Greenwich Library deck of cards just for registering! You have between June 9 – August 15 to participate in our summer reading challenge, so get reading!
Click below to sign up and sign into the program through Beanstack.
Once you’ve signed up, download the Beanstack app to your device.
Use your raffle tickets to enter the grand prize drawings.
If you are having trouble selecting a book for the reading activities, our librarians have you covered! Below you will find curated booklists that will check off each of the reading activities in the Bingo card. Just remember the books you read to complete an activity does not have to be from these lists. Both reading or listening to books count for this challenge.
What’s new this year? Check out these 25 titles published in 2025!
These recently published biographies and memoirs speak to the lives of writers, musicians, media personalities, and more. This summer, discover something new about a popular figure or take a deep dive into someone else’s world.
Get drawn into one of our graphic novel picks for adults! Whether you’re in the mood for a moving memoir, a fantastical murder mystery, or you’re simply looking to add a bit of excellent art to your day, we have you covered.
Level up your summer reading with these fiction picks where gaming takes center stage! From immersive virtual worlds to emotionally rich player-driven stories, these books are game-changers.
From history and science to nature, art, psychology, and beyond—nonfiction covers it all, and this list offers just a taste of what’s out there to explore.
See what Greenwich Library staff are reading and recommending, across a variety of different genres and formats.
Greenwich Library has new books coming in every day, so browse and place a hold on what’s new and popular.
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Not sure what book to read next? Read or listen to a book recommended by one of the Greenwich Library librarians! Fill out our form to get a tailored list of at least four books just for you.
Enjoy a variety of Adult Summer Reading programs at the Library in June, July and August! From the Byram Shubert Library’s Concert Series to Trivia and Game Nights at Greenwich Library, there’s something for everyone.
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Questions about participating in Greenwich Library’s Adult Summer Reading program? See our frequently asked questions below.
Anyone over the age of 18 can participate! This program is for Greenwich Main Library, Byram Shubert, and Cos Cob Libraries. For those that are under 18, check out the Library’s children’s and teen’s summer reading programs.
Create an account using our summer reading platform, Beanstack. If you had an account from a previous year, you will just be prompted to update it. Once you have registered, select “2025 Adult Summer Reading” as your challenge. There you will find badges to complete on a digital Bingo card. Badges are simply Beanstack’s way of tracking all of your reading activity. Every time you complete a badge, you will earn a raffle ticket. Use your raffle tickets for a chance at three grand prizes. Winners will be announced after the challenge ends on August 15! Winners will be notified through email, so please make sure an active email address is associated with your Beanstack account.
This year there are three different grand prizes: Bird Feeder (download the app for an up close and personal view of the birds), Wireless Headphones, and Backpack.
Make sure you apply your raffle tickets to your desired prize!
