Duncanville Public Library
Summer Reading Club

Unearth a story at the Duncanville Public Library! The library has programs, activities, and plenty of reading fun planned this summer! 

The annual Summer Reading Club is open to all ages. Log your reading time with Beanstack. For children aged 0 - 3, prizes include free books, coupons, and a chance to win a Grand Prize. For children aged 4 - 18,  prizes include something from the Treasure Chest, free books, coupons, and a chance to win a Grand Prize. For adults aged 19 and up, prizes include a tote bag, free books, coupons, and a chance to win a Grand Prize. 

 

How long does the Summer Reading Club go?

Log your reading between Saturday, June 6 and Friday, July 31.

What programs are you offering this summer?

This year the library is featuring daily programs such as special presenters and performers every Tuesday at 2 PM, movies, and more. For information on these and other programs, check the online community calendar here: https://events.duncanvilletx.gov/duncanvilletx

How do I log my reading time?

Create a Beanstack account (https://duncanvilletx.beanstack.com) and sign up for the 2026: Unearth a Story! Summer Reading challenge. Log your reading minutes in Beanstack with a web browser or the Beanstack app. Need help getting started? Contact the Duncanville Public Library in person or call 972-780-5050 for more information.

Can I just use a paper log?

To be eligible for the Treasure Chest prizes, free books, or the Grand Prize drawings, Beanstack must be used. Paper logs are available as a supplement. Library staff are available to help with Beanstack logging.  

I got a notification that I can pick up a prize! When can I come in to pick up a Treasure Chest prize or free book?

 Prize pick-up will be available:

  • Wednesdays (5 - 7:30 PM)
  • Fridays (1:30 - 5:30 PM)
  • Saturdays (10 AM - 1 PM)

Is there a deadline for when I have to log all my reading time?

All reading time must be logged by the end of the day on Friday, July 31. 

When is the last day I can come in to pick up prizes? 

Saturday, August 8 is the last day to redeem reading time for prizes. 

What are the Grand Prizes?

A total of 12 different Grand Prizes will be available this year. The prizes will be on display in the glass display case in June. 

What do I have to do to be eligible for a Grand Prize drawing?

  • For ages 0 - 3: Complete all 20 early literacy activities with a child and log the activities in Beanstack.
  • For all other ages: Complete 600 minutes of reading and log the minutes in Beanstack.

When will the Grand Prize winners be announced?

Friday, August 14.