Read Beyond the Beaten Path

We have programs for Pre-K, Kids, Teens, and Adults! 

You can register and pick up your pack at the Library or register online right now and get started!

Register online at stayton.readsquared.com or download the READsquared app from the Apple or Google Play stores. If you are already registered, you can use the same login information. 

Don't remember your password? Call the Library at 503-769-3313 and a staff member can help you reset it.

Log your reading, collect badges, earn points, participate in the 30 Day Challenge, Summer Reading Bingo, keep up-to-date with library events, find book lists, and more!

How it works:

Early Literacy (Ages 0-4)

Take the 30-Day Challenge!

• Explore books or other reading materials with a grown-up of your choice for at least 20 minutes throughout the day.
• The 30 Day Challenge is under missions. To log each day you read, enter the date under a "Reading Day" activity.
• When the mission is complete, earn a Summer Reading t-shirt for you and your reading helper.

Play Early Literacy BINGO!

• Earn a raffle entry for the end-of-summer Early Literacy prize drawings for every line you complete on the BINGO board (up to 3)  
• Fill up the entire board for an extra 3 entries!

Kids (Ages 5-12)

Take the 30-Day Challenge!

• Make reading a habit with the 30 Day Challenge . To log a day you've read, enter the date under a "Reading Day" activity.
• Earn a card to add to your adventure deck for each day you read at least 20 minutes. 
• When you make it to 30 days of reading, the mission is complete and you've earned a Summer Reading t-shirt.

Read by the hour

• Log minutes you read and earn a badge and adventure card for every 60 minutes.

Side Quests (also found under "Missions")

• Complete activities in the weekly Side Quests to earn special cards for your deck. 
• Pick up Side Quest packets at the Library, or complete activities with your own materials. A new side quest opens weekly for 6 weeks beginning June 28th

Teens (ages 12-18): 

• Read! Log each book you read for 100 points. Every 100 points earned in ReadSquared is a chance at our end-of-summer drawing.
• Bingo! When you get 1 line in our Summer Bingo,  you earn a Summer Reading Program t-shirt. For every line you complete on our bingo board, earn an extra chance in our drawing.
• Missions! Check out our two missions to earn extra points.
• Join us!  Come to our special teen-only events and choose a patch to collect.

Check out Teen Raffle Prizes here.

Adults:

• Read! Log each book you read for 100 points. Every 100 points earned in ReadSquared is a chance at our end-of-summer drawing.
• Bingo! When you get 1 line in our Summer Bingo, you earn a Summer Reading Program t-shirt. For every line you get in bingo, earn an extra chance in our drawing.
• Missions! Check out our birdspotting mission to earn extra points.

Check out Adult Raffle Prizes here.

Check out our Summer 2022 Newsletter here to see what's happening. 

SRP Card Tournament

Thursday, August 11, 2022 @ noon

What IS the SRP Card Tournament?

Use the deck of adventure cards you built throughout the summer to play in a special, survivor-style card game. Play cooperatively during four location rounds, then compete on your own in the grand finale.  
Who will be the ultimate survivors?

How do I participate in the tournament?

• Fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3zA0hSm
• Bring your deck to the Library between August 1st and the 10th during open hours to get it certified
• Arrive at the Library on the 11th between 11:30 and 11:45am to pick up your deck and complete registration.
• Get ready to play!

Please Note: Due to logistical challenges, we cannot add players after the tournament has started. Thank you for your understanding.

What do I need to participate?
Minimum 40 cards (10 in each category, your choice) 
Maximum 50 cards
A thirst for adventure!


What if I can't make it to the tournament?
Ask at the Library about a game board to take home.