Unearth A Story
Summer Library Program
June 1 – July 31, 2026
Welcome to a summer-long adventure into the world of dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology!
We invite readers of all ages to discover the joy of exploration, whether they’re digging into a fascinating new book, uncovering hidden histories, or learning about ancient creatures.
Every person and every community has stories waiting to be found and shared!
With performances, storytimes, crafts, games, guest speakers, book clubs, and more there are rich opportunities to spark curiosity and imagination across all age groups. Let’s dig into reading and see what stories we can unearth together!
Questions? Call 262-532-8915 (kids & teens) or 262-532-8920 (adult) or email mfpl@menomoneefalls.gov.
Key Dates
Monday, June 1
Summer Library Program Begins
Tuesday, June 30
Last day for adults to enter tickets in the Adult Halfway Prize Drawings
Wednesday, July 1
Adult Halfway Prizes drawn and winners notified
Friday, July 31
Last day to log your reading and enter tickets into Grand Prize Drawings
Monday, August 3
Grand Prizes drawn and winners notified
Reading Challenges
We will use Beanstack to run our reading challenges. Beanstack is an online platform that allows you to log your days read, complete activities, and write reviews to earn digital badges, prizes, and tickets for prize drawings.
All reading counts! Track the days you spend 20 minutes or more reading and listening to books including ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, online content, and more for your chance to win awesome prizes! Happy reading!
We are challenging everyone to read 30 days during the 61 day challenge!
- Log the days you read at least 20 minutes, complete activities, and write reviews to earn fun prizes and tickets.
- Complete the program by reading at least 30 days to win a free book (while supplies last)!
- Read past 30 days to unlock extra badges and tickets.
- Enter your tickets into the Grand Prize Drawings by midnight on Friday, July 31.
Visit MenomoneeFallsLibrary.Beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker app to get started!
The Prizes
The last day to log your reading and enter tickets into Grand Prize Drawings is Friday, July 31.
Winners will be drawn on Monday, August 3, and notified via the email address listed in your Beanstack account.
Children's Prizes
Pick up your prizes at the Children’s Information Desk.
Children's Registration Prize
- SLP 2026 Bookmark
- Wendy’s Free Frosty
Children's Halfway Prize
- Choice of two coupons from local restaurants (Cousin’s, Texas Roadhouse, Lou Malnati’s and more) and attractions (Big Backyard, Milwaukee Admirals, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin State Fair, and more)
Children's Completion Prize
- Choice of two more coupons from local restaurants and attractions
- Free book while supplies last
Children's Grand Prizes
- Baby Yoda (Grogu) Brewers Bobblehead
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid Set
- Dinosaur Activity Bundle
- Dinosaur Dig Kit
- Encyclopedia Prehistorica Pop-Up Bundle
- Flower Activity Bundle
- I Survived set
- Jerome the Triceratops Squishmallow
- Koala Crate Bundle
- Little Helpers Bundle
Teen Prizes
Pick up your prizes at the Children’s Information Desk.
Teen Registration Prize
- SLP 2026 Bookmark
- Wendy’s Free Frosty
Teen Halfway Prize
- Choice of two coupons from local restaurants (Cousin’s, KwikTrip, and more) and attractions (Milwaukee Admirals, Milwaukee Bucks, Marcus Theaters, and more)
- Vinyl sticker
Teen Completion Prize
- Choice of two more coupons from local restaurants and attractions
- Free book while supplies last
Teen Grand Prizes
- Adventure Rock Passes
- Spooky Squishmallow Pack
- Dinosaur Blanket Hoodie
- Happy Games Bundle
- Happy Little Dinosaurs
- Happy Salmon
- Steam keys (donated by Girls Make Games) for:
- What They Don’t Sea
- Shredded Secrets
- Find Me
- Polymer Clay Set
- Portable Hammock
Adult Prizes
Pick up your prizes at the Second Floor Information Desk.
There are two prize drawings for adults, a Halfway Prize Drawing and a Grand Prize Drawing! Participants can enter the tickets they’ve earned by July 1 for a chance to win an outstanding Halfway prize or save their tickets for the Grand Prize Drawing at the end.
Adult Registration Prize
- SLP 2026 Bookmark
Adult Halfway Prize
- Cousins Subs Coupon while supplies last
Adult Halfway Prize Drawings
Enter the tickets you’ve earned by June 30 to win a Halfway prize!
- Milwaukee Brewers 2 Tickets Voucher
- Green Bay Packers Prize Bundle #1
- Packers bag, umbrella, and notebook
- Black Point Estate and Gardens Free Tour (Lake Geneva)
- Johnson’s Nursery Inc. $50 Gift Card
- Ally’s Bistro $25 Gift Card (2 available)
- Adventure Rock Passes
- Falls Axe & Escape $30 Gift Card
Adult Completion Prize
- Free book while supplies last
Adult Grand Prize Drawings
Enter the tickets you’ve earned by July 31 to win a Grand prize!
- Puzzle Boards sponsored by the Menomonee Falls Library Friends
- Option 1: Gray and White
- Option 2: Wood Finish
- Fred Astaire Menomonee Falls
- 4 Private Lessons, 1 Group, and 1 Party with Delicious Chocolates
- Ep·i·logue Books Gift Basket
- Gift card, blind dates with book, and Ep·i·logue merchandise
- Latitude Cafe Gift Basket
- Coffee, Tea, Latitude Mug, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, and more
- Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: One-year Family Membership
- Green Bay Packers Prize Bundle #2
- Packers bag, hat, picture frame, and notebook
- Milwaukee Admirals 4 Tickets Voucher
- Peace Yoga Studio & Wellness One Yoga Class
- Historic Milwaukee Inc. 4 Guided Walking Tour Tickets and Milwaukee Puzzle
- 60 Minute Spa Service to Pink Lemonade Salon
- Just Kiln’ Time Family Fun Pass (10 Studio Fees)
- Adventure Rock Passes
- Johnson’s Nursery Inc. $50 Gift Card
- Falls Axe & Escape $30 Gift Card
- Ally’s Bistro $25 Gift Card (2 available)
- Karl’s Country Market $25 Gift Card
- Chocolate Falls $25 Gift Card
- Hot House Tavern $25 Gift Card
- Bank Of Flowers $15 Gift Card
- Uline Summer Cooler
Big Summer Events
MPM On The Move: Wisconsin Rocks!
Adult Event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, June 1, at 2:00 PM
Women in the Independence Movement
Adult Event
Sponsored by Bridges Library System
Friday, June 5, at 2:00 PM
Wildlife in Need
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Bridges Library System
Saturday, June 6, at 10:00 AM
Dinosaur Hunt
Registered event for ages 7 – 12
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, June 15, at 2:00 PM Monday, June 15, at 3:15 PM
Hands on Hawaii
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Bridges Library System
Wednesday, June 17, at 10:00 AM
Trivia Night
Adult Event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Thursday, June 18, at 6:00 PM
NERF Lock-in
After hours event for ages 13 – 18
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Friday, June 19, at 5:30 PM
Technology Dinosaur Museum
Family event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Saturday, June 20, at 10:00 AM
Archeologist Abby
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, June 22, at 2:00 PM
Painters of America: John Singleton Copley
Adult event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, June 22, at 6:00 PM
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament: America 250
Adult event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Wednesday, June 24, at 5:30 PM
Revolutionary Genealogy
Adult event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 PM
America 250 Family Party
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, June 29, at 2:00 PM
Reptiles & Amphibians Of Wisconsin
Adult event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 PM
KPop Demon Hunters Party
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, July 6, at 2:00 PM
KidsPlay
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Bridges Library System
Wednesday, July 8, at 10:00 AM.
Boba Mixology
Registered event for ages 13 – 18
Sponsored by Bridges Library System
Wednesday, July 8, at 3:00 PM
David HB Drake: American Songbag
Adult event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Saturday, July 11, at 2:00 PM
Dino Day
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, July 13, at 2:00 PM
Summer Splash
Registered event for ages 13 – 18
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Friday, July 17, at 3:00 PM
Rompin' Stompin' Dino Dance Party
Family event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 AM
Chalk the Walk
Best suited for ages 5 – 12, but all kids and families are welcome
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, July 27, at 2:00 PM
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament: Unearth A Story
Adult event
Sponsored by Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Monday, July 27, at 5:30 PM
The Dinosaurs Extinction
Adult event
Sponsored by Bridges Library System
Wednesday, July 29, at 6:00 PM
Tracks in the Stacks: Bigfoot Hunt
The systemwide summer library hunt event is returning, this year we’re on the hunt around the 24 libraries for bigfoots!
The event runs Monday, June 1 – Friday, August 21, 2026 and encourages participants to visit libraries around the system to locate the friendly bigfoots for the chance to win prizes!
Thank you to our 2026 Summer Library Program Sponsors
Menomonee Falls Library Friends
Bridges Library System
Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls
Thank you to our 2026 Summer Library Program Donors
Mad Science
Wildcard Gymnastics
Big Putts Mini Golf
Girls Make Games
Pizza Ranch
Texas Roadhouse
Milwaukee County Parks
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium
Old World Wisconsin
The Big Backyard
Pettit National Ice Center
Latitude Cafe
Bank Of Flowers
Pink Lemonade Salon
Peace Yoga Studio and Wellness Center
Milwaukee Brewers
Karl’s Country Market
Just Kiln’ Time
Johnson’s Nursery Inc.
Hot House Tavern
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
Falls Axe & Escape
Chocolate Falls
Ally’s Bistro
Fred Astaire Menomonee Falls
Marcus Theaters
Wisconsin State Fair
Sky Zone of Brown Deer
Wendy’s
Springs Water Park
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Panda Express
Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Bucks
Kwik Trip
Mitchell Park Domes
Culver’s
Cousin’s Subs
Adventure Rock
Milwaukee Admirals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is an online platform the Library is using to run this year’s Summer Library Program. Through Beanstack, you can log minutes read and participate in fun activities for the chance to earn digital badges and tickets for prize drawings.
How do I get started?
If you have participated in our previous reading challenges on Beanstack:
- Go to MenomoneeFallsLibrary.beanstack.org.
- Click on Sign In.
- From your home screen, locate the Summer Reading Challenge under More Challenges and select Join Challenge.
- You’re ready to start logging your reading and activities!
If you have not participated in our previous reading challenges on Beanstack:
- Go to MenomoneeFallsLibrary.beanstack.org.
- Click on Register an Individual or Family.
- If registering as a family, the parent or caregiver should begin by clicking I am registering myself. If just registering your children, click on I am an adult registering a child.
- Fill in all required fields and select applicable reading challenge to complete registration.
- Once you are registered, you will be taken to your account page. This is where you will log your reading and activities and track the badges you earn!
How do I log my reading, activities & reviews?
- Go to MenomoneeFallsLibrary.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack Tracker app for iPhone and Android devices and log in to your account.
- Select Log Reading and Activities or Add a Review on the top left side of the website, or the plus icon on the bottom of the app.
- Follow the prompts on the screen to log what you’ve accomplished.
- Along the way you’ll receive digital badges and notifications for prizes and tickets you’ve earned. Don’t forget to assign your tickets to prizes in order to be entered in the drawings.
How do I assign tickets to prize drawings?
Using the Website
- Log in to your account at MenomoneeFallsLibrary.beanstack.org.
- Select your reader.
- View the Current Challenges tab and then select Return to this Challenge.
- Under the Challenge name, click on the Ticket Drawings
- On this page, you can see how many tickets you have left to spend, the different prize basket drawing options, and how many tickets you’ve already assigned to the different drawings.
- Add more tickets to the drawings by clicking on the blue Add Tickets
Using the App
- Open up the app and make sure you’re logged into your account.
- Select your reader.
- From the home screen, scroll down to Current Challenges and click on the banner to open.
- Look for the Drawings icon and click on it.
- On this page, you can see how many tickets you have left to spend, the different prize basket drawing options, and how many tickets you’ve already assigned to the different drawings.
- Click on the images to learn more about each drawing, see how many tickets you’ve already assigned to each drawing, and add more tickets using the Add Tickets
What if I don't want to use Beanstack?
Paper logs will be provided to anyone who cannot or does not want to use Beanstack.