Summer Challenge Program Prizes

How it works:

Read books, connect with your community, win amazing prizes! Log your reading and destinations in Beanstack. Visit your closest FCPL branch to pick up your prizes. Check official rules for details.

Want more? Earn a ticket for every day you read and every destination you visit.

Ticketed prize drawings will take place on June 16 and July 16. Grand prize drawings will take place on August 16. All tickets must be used by August 15. Winners will have until September 30th to redeem prizes.

Read for 20 Days? 

You’re ready to pick up your prize – your choice of a brand new book. Titles for all ages and interests are available.

Keep reading for more tickets!

To view ticket drawings, visit Beanstack and choose “Ticket Rewards” to enter the prize drawings of your choice. Tickets must be used by 8/15 as prize drawings will occur on 8/16. Remember, you can keep earning tickets each day you read or each destination you visit.

Haven’t finished yet?

Don’t worry! Every one has an opportunity to win great prizes throughout the course of the summer. With each day you read you earn another ticket. Prize drawings are held on June 16 and July 16, and grand prize drawings will be made on August 16. Winners will be contacted by library staff within 5 days of the drawing date via the contact information provided at registration.

Grand Prizes

ChromebookAmerican Girl Doll - Kavi HammockKayakSkateboard deckMountain Bike TelescopeFour Person Tent

  • (1) Green Meadows gift certificate good for a family four pack that includes admission, animal petting, and hayride, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (2) Watermark admission tickets good for a 40 minute tour of the Annapolis harbor on the Harbor Queen, the US naval academy cruise, or a 45 minute Baltimore Inner Harbor Cruise, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) gift certificate good for one medium box of pick-your-own strawberries (June), (1) gift certificate good for a medium box of pick-your-own peaches (July/August), (1) gift certificate good for one medium box of pick-your-own apples (Sept/Oct) at Larriland Farm, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) family four pack to Rose Hill Manor (4 winners)
  • (4) passes to Magooby’s Joke House and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) admission pass to Me Land the ultimate indoor playground, (1) gift card to Maxwell’s good for one standard milkshake, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (10 winners)
  • (4) climbing passes for Movement Columbia and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (4) admission tickets to the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, (1) “Testing the Ice: a true story about Jackie Robinson” picture book from the Orioles book, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) household membership to the Baltimore Museum of Industry, (1) $10 giftcard to Beans & Bagels, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (2) admission tickets to the Museum of Illusions, (1) $10 giftcard to Beans & Bagels, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) $50 gift card for Dutch Plant Farm, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) admission pass for up to three people at the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (20 winners)
  • (5) admission tickets to Skate Frederick, (1) $25 giftcard to Spinners, (1) Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin bobblehead, (1) $10 giftcard to Beans & Bagel, (1) $25 giftcard to Dancing Bear, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) gift certificate good for two fleet passes at all Historic Ship sites in Baltimore including the USS Constellation, the USCGC WHEC-37, USS Torsk, Lightship Chesapeake, and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, (1) $25 giftcard to Dancing Bear, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) $50 Free Range Humans certificate (10 winners)
  • (2) admission tickets to Luray Caverns, largest and most popular caverns in eastern America, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) $25 giftcard to Meadow Farms Nursery, (1) $25 giftcard to Dancing Bear, (1) $20 Free Range Humans gift certificate, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (2 winners)
  • (1) family four pack to Rose Hill Manor (4 winners)
  • (4) passes to Magooby’s Joke House and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) $50 giftcard Fox Haven Farm retreat and learning center, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) Modern Asia Restaurant, (1) $25 giftcard to Spinners, (1) Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin bobblehead, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (2 winners)
  • (1) gift certificate for May’s Seafood Restaurant, (1) $25 giftcard to Spinners, (1) Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin bobblehead, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) $10 gift certificate to the Little Red Barn Ice Cream Café, (1) $25 giftcard to Curious Iguana, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (5 winners)
  • (4) admission passes and (1) Visions Magazine for the American Visionary Art Museum, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (4) passes to the B&O Railroad Museum, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Spa (1 winner)
  • (1) gift certificate good for gold vehicle detail package at Shockley Honda, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) admission pass for up to three people at the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (20 winners)
  • (1) gift certificate good for admission for four people to the National Children’s Museum, (1) $20 gift certificate to Free Range Humans, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (2) passes to Charles Theater, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (2 winners)
  • (1) Michelle Harrison 3-book set, (1) $25 giftcard to Dancing Bear, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (4) admission tickets to Skate Frederick, (4) Free Italian Ice coupons for Rita’s of Frederick (1) pencil pouch with Caps stickers and pencil, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (5 winners)
  • (4) admission tickets good for a family series event at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) $25 giftcard to MOM’s Organic Market with picnic basket of items including a reusable bag, reusable water bottle, and reusable utensils, (1) $25 giftcard to Beans & Bagel, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (4) tickets to the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game on Tuesday, August 8th at 7:05pm (5 winners)
  • (3) tickets to the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game on Tuesday, August 8th at 7:05pm (1 winner)
  • (4) tickets to the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game on Wednesday, August 9th at 7:05pm (5 winners)
  • (2) tickets to the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game on Wednesday, August 9th at 7:05pm (1 winner)
  • (5) tickets to the Maryland Science Center, exhibits only (6 winners)
  • (1) Hammock and straps (8 winners)
  • (1) Tent (1 winner)
  • (1) Skateboard, helmet, and kneepads (7 winners)
  • Bicycle Escape Bike and helmet (1 winner)
  • Wheel Base Bike and helmet (3 winners)
  • Kayak and life vest (1 winner)
  • Telescope (13 winners)
  • (1) Keva Block Set (16 winners)
  • (1) American Girl Doll (5 winners)
  • (1) Chromebook (18 winners)
  • (1) gift certificate for an art class or summer camp at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) family four pack of tickets to 2 Trick or Treat event at Rose Hill Manor (2 winners)
  • (4) passes to Magooby’s Joke House and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) gift certificate good for two tickets to Arena Stage Mead Center’s production of POTUS, a hilarious Broadway hit and endearing homage to the women who keep things running behind the scenes, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) gift certificate good for two tickets to a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert 2023-2024 season, (1) $25 gift certificate to Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Frederick County Maryland, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) gift certificate for a tour and wine tasting for eight people at Black Ankle Vineyards, and (1) Auto Spa Free Platinum Car Wash (1 winner)
  • (1) Baltimore Ravens Damarion Williams game-worn jersey. Generously donated by the Baltimore Ravens, this jersey comes with a certificate of authenticity. Damarion Williams #22 is a cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens and a round-four NFL draft pick in 2022. (1 winner)
  • (1) Mini Electric Guitar from Sloane School of Music (1 winner)
  • (4) admission passes to the 2023 Maryland State Fair. Included are parking passes for the date of Saturday, August 26th only, though the passes can be used for one date in the following range: Aug24 - 27; Aug 31 - Sept 4; Sept 7 - 10 (9 winners)
  • (5) Admission tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. (9 winners)