Summer Quest - Bucks County Free Library

Beginning Saturday, June 19, play, learn, and explore with the library for a summer full of fun!

Beanstack is a fun way to track the minutes you read and help us reach that goal. You can also use Beanstack to mark off challenges you’ve completed to earn six new, limited edition Summer Quest badges! Beanstack is accessible for children, teens, and adults.

What is Beanstack?

Beanstack is an easy-to-use, online program that will help you track minutes read, earn badges, and write book reviews! Readers of all ages can use Beanstack. Visit the Challenges here: buckscounty.beanstack.org/

You will need to create a Beanstack account to access the challenges. You will be asked for your name, email, preferred branch and library card or e-card number. Once an account is created you can add additional reader accounts for other family members wishing to participate. If you do not have a library card, you can apply online.

If you are a patron of a district member library, please check their website for information on Beanstack. On our locations page, scroll down to view the list of district member libraries; the library’s image will bring you to their website.

The Beanstack Tracker app is also available on iOS and Android.

Badges

You can earn badges by doing challenges on Beanstack or a paper check-list you can pick up in the library, completing take-home activity bags, and by attending some virtual and outdoor programs. Each week will focus on a different badge!

Week 1, June 21- The Cryptozoologist
Week 2, June 28 – Fantastic Forestry
Week 3, July 5 – Aspiring Archaeologist
Week 4, July 12 – Barnacles & Beaches
Week 5, July 19 – The Silly Goose
Week 6, July 26 – Mindfulness Master

Activity bags are intended for children 5 & up, and may require adult supervision and assistance. A themed activity bag will be available Monday of each week. Activity bags and badges can be picked up at your local library, while supplies last.

Once you’ve earned your badge, you can pick it up at your local library!

Click the badges below to see the activity cards.

Programs

This year we have a variety of types of programs, both virtual and in person. Our in person outdoor programs range from Bubble Parties to Scavenger Hunts to Sidewalk Chalk Drawing to Tech-Free Family Nights.

Masks are not required for outdoor programs, but are requested.

Our virtual programs include storytimes and weekly badge themed programs.

Every Thursday and Saturday this summer you can catch a new virtual performer, from Eyes of the Wild to the PA Bat Rescue to Dinoman (and more!!!). Join us for virtual yoga every other Friday as well.

Check out our online calendar for more information and to register for virtual programs.