Summer Learning Preregistration is Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 31. Sign up today!
Summer Learning
June 1 - July 31, 2024
Read to learn and win prizes! The San José Public Library invites readers of all ages to expand their knowledge over the summer by reading and learning. Participate by logging books or time spent reading.
Youth Participants: Win Four SF Giants Tickets!
Open to all youth, ages 10–18 years.
Register for Summer Learning before Sunday, June 9, for a chance to win!
- The Prize: Winners are awarded TWO (2) San Francisco Giants game vouchers – with two tickets per voucher.
- Random Selection: During the week of June 10, we will select winners via random drawing.
- Notification: We will notify winner via phone or email.
- Prize Pickup: Youth can claim their winning vouchers at their selected SJPL branch location.
- Eligible Games: Winners can redeem vouchers at any eligible SF Giants game from June through September. Information on eligible games are included with voucher.
- Not Included with Voucher: No parking passes, transit tickets or food coupons are included in this offer.
Get the App
Register and track your reading for a chance to WIN prizes.
Giveaway Prizes
Free giveaways for all participants while supplies last.
All participants 0–18 years old will receive one (1) free book of their choice when they register for Summer Learning AND when they complete their 8-book or 8-hour reading goal.
Bonus Participation Activity Prize for Youth Ages 0-18:
Earn a fun, plush emoji keychain! Chart your reading progress on on cool, creative map. Available June – July 31, at any SJPL branch! Contact your nearest SJPL location for more details.
Adult Sign Up Prize:
San José Public Library Tote Bag
Adult Completion Prize:Â
Galaxy-themed stress ball
Grand Prizes
Complete the Summer Learning program to earn a chance to win a grand prize.
Pre-Reader Grand Prize:
Fisher Price 4-in-1 Interactive Toy Robot
Reader Grand Prize:
Interactive musical dance mat and youth backpack with school supplies kit
Pre-Teen Grand Prize:
Remote Control Mini-Drone
Teen Grand Prize:
 Noise-canceling wireless earbuds
Adult Grand Prize:
WiFi & Bluetooth Mini-Projector w/Â stand (Compatible with iOS/Android/Laptop/TV Stick/HDMI/PS5 devices)
Join the San José Public Library Foundation’s Summer Learning fundraiser for a chance to win cool prizes including gift cards and tickets to fun local attractions!
Programs & Volunteering
Don't miss out on these opportunities this summer.
Programs & Volunteering
Cosplay on Display
Graphic Novel Making Contest
Summer Learning Volunteers
Summer Events
Learn and play with us all summer long!
Summer Learning Events
Frequently Asked Questions
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The San José Public Library invites readers of all ages to expand their knowledge over the summer by reading and learning. Participate by logging books or time spent reading today.
Video on how to register on BeanstackÂ
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Go to the Beanstack Login screen and select either the 'Forgot Your Username?' or 'Forgot Your Password?' link. You will need to have registered with an email address to recover your username or password. Otherwise, please contact library staff for assistance.
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Yes! If you do not live in San Jose, you can participate in Summer Learning and receive free giveaway prizes. However, only San Jose residents are eligible to win grand prizes.
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Starting June 1, 2024, all youth ages 0-18 can pick up one free book prize, plus their choice of one free giveaway prize at any SJPL location. Adults (18+) can pick one free giveaway prize as well.
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Every participant will receive one grand prize drawing entry for every 8 hours or 8 books that they read (up to 64 hours/books). The more you read, the entries you earn. If you are a grand prize winner, you’ll be contacted by SJPL staff at the conclusion of the Summer Learning program.
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Yes, you can. You can find a video on how to sign up as a group on our Youtube Channel.Â
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Fun in the Sun at SJPL
Check out these Summer Learning blogs.
Summer Learning Blogs
Get Prepared for Summer Learning
Winners of the 2023 Graphic Novel Making Contest
Summer Learning: Hall of Fame
Summer Learning: Totally Summer Stuff
About Summer Learning
Summer Learning is the cornerstone of the Library's summer initiatives.
- Our Mission Statement is Learning For All: SJPL is a learning institution. From our Storytimes, coding classes to our Homework Clubs and ESL classes, SJPL lives up to its mission statement to "enrich lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information."
- Reading is Learning:Â We believe that reading is learning, especially for youth. For younger children, reading fosters learning about the world around them, and prepares them for the challenges of entering school. For older children and teens, reading helps keep their minds active and engaged, reinforcing and facilitating learning.
