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Legendary Readers (Grades K-5)

Illustrations by Anthony Carpenter

A reading challenge for Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

Get Started On Paper

Pick up a paper log at any branch or print from home.

Cross off one GRIFFIN FEATHER 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.

Download Tracking Log (PDF)

Get Started Online

  1. Login to Beanstack and register your child for Legendary Readers between September 1 and June 11.
  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.

Beanstack App Links

Prizes

All completers receive a cool pen!

Prizes can be picked up at any KDL branch Jan. 2 – June 11, while supplies last.

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

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A griffin (or griffon, or gryphon, depending on how you spell it) is a legendary creature that's half eagle in front and half lion in back.

The griffin was first written about by Greek scholars more than 2500 years ago!

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 designed 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 grand prizes... a $100 gift card to Schuler Books or a VIP Family Prize Package to a Griffins hockey game! Logs are available at KDL branches or online at kdl.org/legendaryreaders.