2023 Summer Learning Challenge: All Together Now!

June 1st – August 31st

Get ready to celebrate All Together Now as we roll out another summer full of fun and engaging challenges, big prizes, hands-on learning, interactive programs and more with our 2023 Summer Learning Challenge. From June 1st through August 31st, all ages can participate in this imaginative program by going to https://ccpl.beanstack.org. Our Summer Learning Challenge combines reading, attending virtual and in-person programs, completing fun challenges and crafts, and more into an experience that promotes learning and gets everyone excited about reading again. And the best part, it’s absolutely free!

Earn points to complete the program, and you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawing. And just for signing up, participants get a FREE Summer Learning t-shirt or Summer Learning tote bag*!

*SLC t-shirts & tote bags are available while supplies last. T-shirts & tote bags will be given out starting June 10.

This year, CCPL is offering the 2023 Summer Learning Challenge in two different formats: online through Beanstack and as a paper version. These challenges all vary slightly, so please refer to the information below, which provides an overview of both of the challenge formats, so you can decide which challenge is best for you!

Summer Learning Challenge Overview

  • 2023 SLC Online (Beanstack) Version – Read books, complete activities, earn points & win prizes. Register online at ccpl.Beanstack.org or through the Beanstack mobile app!  To complete this challenge, participants must read 30 books within the challenge dates. Upon completion, participants will automatically be entered into the drawing for a grand prize!
  • 2023 SLC Paper Version – Preschool Challenge
    To complete this challenge, read 30 books within the challenge dates. Record the titles below (see link) and color a square of the picture on the reverse side for each book read! Once 30 books have been read, come back to any CCPL branch to receive a completion certificate and to be entered into the grand prize drawing!

  • 2023 CCPL SLC Online (Beanstack) Version – Read books, complete activities, earn points & win prizes. Register online at ccpl.Beanstack.org or through the Beanstack mobile app! To complete this challenge, reach a total of 100 points through reading and activities. Participants earn points by logging books that have been read and completing activities on the Beanstack challenge and attending programs. For every minute read, the participant earns 1 point.
  • 2023 SLC Paper Version – Children’s Challenge
    Complete 12 activities and record the books you read within the challenge dates on the books on the reading shelf page, until the reading shelf is complete! There are 37 empty book spaces on the reading shelf. ps. Don’t forget to color in the books to add some fun flair! Bring this paperback to any CCPL branch once your reading shelf is complete, to receive a completion certificate and to be entered into the grand prize drawing!

  • 2023 CCPL SLC Online (Beanstack) Version – Read books, complete activities, earn points & win prizes. Register online at ccpl.Beanstack.org or through the Beanstack mobile app! To complete this challenge, reach a total of 100 points through reading and activities. Participants earn points through logging books that have been read and completing activities on the Beanstack challenge and attending programs. For every minute read, the participant earns 1 point.
  • 2023 SLC Paper Version – Teens Challenge Complete the challenge by Reading 25 books within the challenge dates, BUT THERE’S A TWIST! 16 of the 25 books you read, must be selected from one of the categories of the “Would you rather?” game. (see the link). Record the books on the reverse side of this paper. Once 25 books have been read, come back to any CCPL branch to receive a completion certificate and to be entered into the grand prize drawing!

  • 2023 CCPL SLC Online (Beanstack) Version – Read books, complete activities, earn points & win prizes. Register online at ccpl.Beanstack.org or through the Beanstack mobile app! To complete this challenge, reach a total of 100 points through reading and activities. Participants earn points through logging books that have been read and completing activities on the Beanstack challenge and attending programs. For every book read, the participant earns 5 points.
  • 2023 SLC Paper Version – Adults Challenge
    Complete the challenge by reading 25 books in the following categories (see link) within the challenge dates. Once 25 books have been read, return the completed log to receive a certificate of completion and to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

You’re Invited to our 2023 Summer Learning kick-off event on Saturday, June 10 from 10am-2pm @ Ruth B. Swann Park! 

Join us and the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism for a celebration like no other! This FREE event will feature Mad Science of DC STEM programs, a live music performance by Sun V Set, and #NRPAFamilyHealthDay demonstrations from the Charles County Department of Recreation! And while you’re here, don’t forget to sign-up for one of our three Summer Learning Challenges! There will also be food available for purchase from a selection of local food trucks. We’ve got something for everyone!

Check out our full list of Summer Learning Challenge 2023 programs and resources below. 

Don’t forget about the CCPL @ Home blog! Starting June 1st, we’ll have tons of special blog posts connected to our SLC programs with exclusive content, crafts, reading lists, and more!

**All programs are drop-in unless indicated as registration is required.

**All Virtual programs require registration.

**All programs are drop-in unless indicated as registration is required.

**All Virtual programs require registration.

Mobile Mondays @ the Park – with the Mobile Library!

**All programs are drop-in unless indicated as registration is required.

**All Virtual programs require registration.

**All programs are drop-in unless indicated as registration is required.

**All Virtual programs require registration