Legendary Readers (Grades K-5)

A reading challenge for Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a mythical, ape-like creature said to inhabit North American forests! Sightings date back centuries, but concrete evidence remains elusive, fueling ongoing debate.

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On Paper (pickup at any branch or print from home)

Cross off one BIGFOOT FOOTPRINT for each day you complete a challenge requirement. After 100 days, turn in this sheet at any KDL branch for a cool prize and an entry into our grand prize drawing.

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Download Tracking Log (PDF)

Online

  1. Login to Beanstack and register your child for Legendary Readers between September 2 and June 12.
  2. Each day that they read at home, write or visit a library branch, tap "Log Reading" in Beanstack.
  3. Contact us if you need any help.

Beanstack helps you track activities for multiple people. Simply install the app or login to the Beanstack website.

Prizes

Prize Flashlight

All completers win a cool flashlight!

Prizes can be picked up at any KDL branch Jan. 2 – June 12.

Grand prize winners will be announced by the end of June.

Printable Coloring Sheet (PDF)

Keep reading and learning about weird and wild creatures! Visit the library and ask for directions to our “Tales and Creatures” section.

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Example newsletter text:

Sign your child up for Kent District Library's Legendary Readers, a K-5 reading program to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Kids read, write or visit the library for 100 days outside of school. Completers will win a fun prize and be entered to win a grand prize... a $100 gift card to Schuler Books! Logs are available at KDL branches or online at kdl.org/legendaryreaders.

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