Summer Boost

Read Track Earn June 1 - July 31

The West Fargo Public Library summer reading program – Summer Boost – returns June 1, 2023. This year's theme is "All Together Now" so we are celebrating friendship, community, and working together. Summer Boost includes:

  • online reading challenges on Beanstack (Note: If you already have a beanstack account, you do not need to make a new one. Simply sign in and choose Summer Boost from the list of challenges available to you.)
  • the Little Red Reading Bus route 
  • special events and activities for all ages all summer

Participants of all ages the Summer Boost online challenge! Ages 0 - 5 are encouraged to practice early literacy skills to earn prizes. Ages 6 and up track reading hours to earn their rewards. 

Summer Boost online challenge registration is open now on Beanstack, which can be accessed via web browser or the Beanstack mobile app. The challenge runs June 1 through July 31.

Why Summer Boost?

Summer Boost offers opportunities for people of all ages to learn, meet, share, read, play and create. 

For kids, reading and learning during the summer has proven to benefit children as they return to school in the fall. Even a small amount of reading, just fifteen minutes a day, can be a great help to stop the "summer slide" — learning loss that occurs when children are out of school in the summer. 

For teens and adults, Summer Boost encourages reading as a lifelong habit and gives them an opportunity to keep reading, learning and having fun!

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2023 Summer Boost Program Sponsors & Prize Donors

  • Friends of the West Fargo Public Library
  • Bank of North Dakota
  • Ferguson Books
  • Prairie Public
  • Red River Valley Fair
  • Sandy's Donuts
  • Scheels
  • Skate City

Summer Boost Event Partners

  • Burgraff's Ace Hardware
  • Horace Parks
  • Imagination Theatre
  • Project Linus
  • West Fargo Events
  • West Fargo Park District
  • West Fargo Police Department
  • Stay tuned for more!
  1. Jun 10

  2. Blanket Make-In Event for Project Linus

    Help make blankets for children in need during this event benefitting Project Linus.
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  1. Jun 12

  2. Monday Matinee: "Promised Land" (R)

    Monday Matinee's in June all tell stories of "Coming Together"
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  3. Ready to Read Storytime (Afternoon Session)

    A storytime hour for kids 3 - 5 and their adults where we read, write, talk, play, sing and create together to practice early literacy skills.
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  4. Summer Teen Book Club

    What are you reading this summer? Come share what you’ve been reading with fellow middle school and high school students during this special book club just for teens!
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  5. Little Red Reading Bus at Meadowlark Park

    Read, play and check out books from the Little Red Reading Bus at our weekly stop at Meadowlark Park.
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  6. Monday Night Readers Book Club Monthly Meeting

    Join the Monday Night Readers for their monthly book discussion at the library.
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  1. Jun 13

  2. Little Red Reading Bus at Rendezvous Park

    Read, play and check out books from the Little Red Reading Bus at our weekly stop at Rendezvous Park.
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  3. Symmetrical Art Class for Kids

    Kids are invited to come learn about how math and art come together to make beautiful symmetrical designs.
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  1. Jun 14

  2. Ready to Read Storytime

    A storytime hour for kids 3 - 5 and their adults where we read, write, talk, play, sing and create together to practice early literacy skills.
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  3. Job Service ND Available for Walk Ins at West Fargo Library

    Visit with Job Service North Dakota staff during their open hours at the West Fargo Public Library.
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  4. Family Movie: Free Screening of "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" (PG)

    This summer, the West Fargo Public Library is hosting a series of free family movie screenings all about family and friendship. All screenings include popcorn, but are first come, first serve as limited seating is available
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  5. Little Red Reading Bus at Goldenwood

    Read, play and check out books from the Little Red Reading Bus at our weekly stop at GoldenwoodPark.
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  6. Little Red Reading Bus at North Elmwood Park

    Read, play and check out books from the Little Red Reading Bus at our weekly stop at North Elmwood Park.
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