Beanstack is a free online tool and mobile app that helps people of all ages track their reading and stay motivated. It's often called a “Fitbit for reading” because it uses fun features like badges, streaks, and community challenges to encourage daily reading.
When you register, you will also get personalised book recommendations and book reviews.
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Register or sign in here to participate in the Waikato District Libraries FREE Beanstack reading challenges.
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Current reading challenges
Hallow-Read 2026
1 October - 31 October 2026
Ages 0-17
Halloween is a time full of excitement, magic, and a little bit of mischief! Get ready to enjoy some spooky fun, discover great books, and curl up with a hair-raising tale.
Children can log their reading throughout October and earn a collection of hauntingly cool badges. To go into the prize draw, participants must complete the challenge by earning all badges.
Each badge gives one entry into the draw to win JBL headphones or a family movie pass.
Spring into reading 2026 (Bingo)
1 September - 30 November 2026
Ages 0-109
Spring into reading with your community and collect a colourful range of seasonal badges as you work your way through the challenge!
Each badge gives one entry into the draw to win a JBL Speaker or JBL noise cancelling headphones.
26 Books in 2026
Love reading? Here's your chance to win prizes!
Log your reading throughout the year on the Beanstalk app or website to earn badges. Complete the challenge and go in to win.
1000 Books Before School
Ages 0-5
Dates: ongoing
Give your child a head start by reading 1000 books together before they start school.
Pick up an optional tracking chart from your library and collect a sticker for every 100 books read to record your child's progress. Log your read books in Beanstack and receive a reward at 500 and 1000 books read.
Build your child’s reading habits and set them up for success!
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Last updated 12 October 2026, 03:24 pm