Library Activities and Events

The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library offers a host of activities and events for all members of our community. We encourage you to explore our programs and join in on the fun!

The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Summer Reading Program is a FREE program that encourages children, teens, and adults to read throughout the summer. Sign up and track your summer reading progress online! The program runs from Tuesday, June 2,2026 through Saturday, July 18, 2026.

About Summer Reading

Link to Beanstack

General Information

Weekly Program Information

Visit “rcpl.beanstack.org” on your computer or download “Beanstack Tracker” on your Android or iOS digital device.
Click on “Register an Individual or Family.”
We recommend registering yourself first and then the remaining members of your family.
Fill in the registration form for each reader.
Already have a Beanstack Account with another Library or School? Add the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library to your account through these steps.

Children’s Challenge is designed for ages infant to 12 years; however, patrons of all ages may register for this Challenge.
Teen Challenge is open to ages 12 to 17 years.
Adult Challenge is open to ages 18+ years.
Please limit individual registrations to one Challenge only.

Children’s Challenge
- Program requirements: Children must complete 8 Logging Badges for a total reading goal of 16 hours (2 hours per week).
- Logging Badges are earned by logging minutes read or using the reading timer in Beanstack.
- Participants must log 2 hours (or 120 minutes) of weekly reading to earn a Logging Badge and weekly incentive.
- Reading is recorded cumulatively, and each Logging Badge will be awarded based upon total reading.
- Every Logging Badge earns the following:
  - A weekly incentive, while supplies last.
    - Incentives may be picked up at any open library location.
    - Incentives may not be collected early.
    - Readers may collect previous weeks’ incentives.
  - A virtual raffle ticket to enter into the prize drawing.
- Optional: Activity and Review Badges earn additional raffle tickets. All tickets must be entered into the drawing by Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Teen and Adult Challenges
- Program requirements: Participants must complete 8 Logging Badges for a total reading goal of 16 hours.
- Participants must log 2 hours (or 120 minutes) of weekly reading to earn a Logging Badge and weekly incentive.
- Reading is recorded cumulatively, and each badge will be awarded based upon total reading.
- Participants will earn a weekly incentive for every 2 hours of reading up to 16 hours, while supplies last.
  - Incentives may not be collected early.
  - Readers may collect previous weeks’ incentives.
- Each completed badge earns raffle tickets to enter into the prize drawing.
- Optional: Participants can earn additional raffle tickets by completing additional badges. All tickets must be entered into the drawing by Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Pick up weekly incentives from June 1 – July 20, while supplies last.
- Incentives may not be collected early.
- Readers may collect previous weeks’ incentives.
Raffle tickets may be submitted until July 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Raffle prize winners will be contacted by email by Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Raffle prize winners may pick up their prizes from July 30 – August 3.
Please watch the Library's website and social media for more details.

Badge: A virtual incentive, like a scout badge. These appear gray until completed.
Challenge Badge: Badge awarded upon registering or completing the Summer Reading Challenge.
Logging Badge: Badge awarded for reaching a weekly reading goal.
Activity Badge: Badge awarded for completing an activity or task listed in the badge description.
Review Badge: Badge awarded for writing reviews of materials read.
Rewards: A record of badges and rewards earned. A reward is a weekly incentive.
Ticket Drawing: Participants enter their virtual raffle tickets for a raffle-style drawing.
Challenge Log: A record of all badges completed.

For additional questions or assistance, please contact us at https://rcpl.beanstack.org/contact.

What We Offer

Storytimes

Storytimes are offered for children ages 0 to 12.

Fee Based Activities and Classes

Bookclubs

It’s a Mystery Bookclub

A different mystery theme is read each month.

When: 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month

Where: Meeting In Person and Virtually

Please see “Programs and Events” below for this month’s reading selection.

Books & Banter Bookclub

Whether you're a seasoned reader or just looking to expand your horizons, discover new favorites with us. Share your unique perspectives and connect with fellow book lovers!

When: 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month

Where: Meeting In Person and Virtually

Please see “Programs and Events” below for this month’s reading selection.

Senior Bookclub

Readers select their own title based upon a monthly theme.

When: 10:00 a.m. on the third Friday of each month

Where: Meeting In Person and Virtually

Please see “Programs and Events” below for this month’s reading selection and meeting location.

Senior Bookclub Schedule

Programs and Events

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Library Activities and Events

About Summer Reading

Link to Beanstack

General Information

Weekly Program Information

What We Offer

Storytimes

Fee Based Activities and Classes

Bookclubs

It’s a Mystery Bookclub

Books & Banter Bookclub

Senior Bookclub

Programs and Events

Family Storytime - Biane Library — May 6, 2026

Family Storytime - Biane Library — May 6, 2026

Discovery Club - Biane Library — May 6, 2026

Toddler Storytime - Archibald Library — May 8, 2026

Family Storytime - Archibald Library — May 8, 2026

Discovery Club - Archibald Library — May 8, 2026

Toddler Storytime - Biane Library — May 12, 2026

Toddler Storytime - Biane Library — May 12, 2026

Family Storytime - Biane Library — May 13, 2026

Family Storytime - Biane Library — May 13, 2026

Discovery Club - Biane Library — May 13, 2026

Mystery Bookclub — May 14, 2026

Toddler Storytime - Archibald Library — May 15, 2026

Family Storytime - Archibald Library — May 15, 2026

Discovery Club - Archibald Library — May 15, 2026

Books & Banter Bookclub — May 21, 2026

Senior Bookclub — May 22, 2026

Mystery Bookclub — Jun 11, 2026

Books & Banter Bookclub — Jun 18, 2026

Senior Bookclub — Jun 19, 2026

Mystery Bookclub — Jul 9, 2026

Books & Banter Bookclub — Jul 16, 2026

Senior Bookclub — Jul 17, 2026

Mystery Bookclub — Aug 13, 2026

Books & Banter Bookclub — Aug 20, 2026