Beanstack: Information for Vermont Librarians

Beanstack provides a mobile-friendly site for local families to participate in reading-based initiatives, including summer reading, early literacy initiatives, and bookclubs for teens and adults. Patrons have access tools to log their reading, complete activities, and earn digital badges. For staff, Beanstack makes it easy to register patrons, view reading and activity participation, and produce extensive reports.

Vermont Libraries Beanstack URL is https://vermont.beanstack.org/

Features include: 

• Custom, mobile-responsive site for patrons 
• Family, classroom, and group registration 
• Concurrent reading programs system
• Virtual points and badge system
• Reading logging system
• Book reviews system
• Administrative tools for staff to provide patron service
• Library staff “Add Reader” and “Find A Person” system
• Prize and drawings system
• Reading lists and learning track system and templates
• Data reports and insights for admins