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Summer Adventure 2025

Have an adventure this summer with PPLD’s summer reading program, Summer Adventure presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District! This year, anyone of any age can participate. All you have to do is spend 30 days reading, creating, and exploring to win prizes. To get started, read a book, participate in one of the Library’s programs, or use one of our activity ideas!

The adventure runs from June 2 – July 31.

You can sign up for and start the program on Mon., June 2, 2025
on the Beanstack app or ppld.beanstack.org.

Click here to get signed up »

or download the app

Sign Up For Updates

Receive a reminder email at the start of Summer Adventure and throughout June and July for summer programs,
activities, and more. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Be in the know: Sign up!

Check out our FAQ Page for more information

Learn more about group registration information. Group registration is NOT recommended for families. A group must have five or more participants. If you need help using Beanstack, please email beanstackhelp@ppld.org.

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How to Participate

Game Cards

You can track your progress on the Beanstack app, pick up a game card at any Library location, or download and print the game card from home!

Complete 30 days of activities (either Read, Explore, or Create) from Mon., June 2 – Thu., July 31.

Track your progress on the game card tracker or by logging a day in Beanstack for each day you complete an activity.

Complete the program after 30 days of activities and challenge yourself to complete the bonus round! Keep reading to earn additional entries into the grand prize drawing. Receive one extra entry (up to four) for each additional five days of activities you complete. See below for a list of grand prizes!

Up for a challenge? Pick up a challenge card filled with fun activity ideas at your favorite Library location or click here to download and print one from home!

If you need assistance, call (719) 531-6333 or visit ppld.org/contact-us

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Prizes

Participants receive an age-appropriate prize upon registration (ages 0-18) and another after completing 30 days of Read, Explore, and/or Create activities (all ages). Prizes are available until Thu., July 31 or while supplies last. Earn up to four additional entries into the grand prize drawings by completing bonus rounds of five extra days of activities each.

Registration Prize (ages 0 - 18 only):

Ages 0 - 12: A choice of book
Ages 13 - 18: A choice of book or journal

Completion Prize:

Ages 0 - 3: A bath toy and entry into the grand prize drawing
Ages 4 - 12: A reading award medal and entry into the grand prize drawing
Ages 13 - 18: A choice of book or journal and entry into the grand prize drawing
Ages 19+: Can cooler, packet of wildflower seeds, and entry into the grand prize drawing.

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Explore the Teen Prize Books!

You can pick up your prizes at your favorite Library location. Prize options may vary as supplies last. Open hours and specific services may vary by Library location, so please check in advance.

Grand Prize Drawing

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have some exciting grand prizes that will be awarded to our lucky winners this year! More information on grand prizes is coming soon!

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Events

If you have a group of 10 or more who wish to participate, please call the Library you plan to attend to confirm space before your visit or program participation.

Summer Fun Calendar

Summer Adventure Celebrations 2025