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The Mayor's Summer Reading Club
Reading is fun, but sometimes you need a little incentive to get started – that's where we come in! The Mayor's Summer Reading Club (MSRC) is a free, self-paced reading program designed for all ages. Research shows that students can lose up to two months of reading and math skills over the summer, but reading just six books can help prevent learning loss. Whether you're reading for fun or a friendly competition, there are plenty of prizes, activities, and performances to keep you engaged!
How it Works
1. Register
Pre-registration opens May 20 on Beanstack, our online and app tracker! Log in or create an account for you and your family to sign up as readers in this year's MSRC challenge. Need assistance? Give us a call at 817-427-6818.
2. Read!
Books, magazines, audiobooks, comics—even attending storytime—it all counts! The important thing is to have fun while doing it.
3. Track & Log
Log your reading minutes in Beanstack between May 31 and July 26 to earn rewards.
4. Participate in Activities
Complete activities in Beanstack, like themed reading topics, using a Make•Its Kit, and more to keep the fun going!
5. Earn Badges & Rewards
As you log your reading and complete activities in the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club, you’ll unlock virtual badges in Beanstack! These badges act like digital stickers that celebrate your progress and encourage you to keep reading. Some badges come with extra perks, like prizes or virtual tickets for the grand prize drawings!
Prizes & Grand Prize Drawings
As you earn badges throughout the Mayor's Summer Reading Club, you will be rewarded with different goodies to pick up from the Library and virtual tickets for our grand prize drawings! Rewards include day passes to NRH₂O for children and teens who read 50 hours*, day passes to the NRH Centre, certificates and coupons to local businesses, and much more! Adults have their own set of rewards and grand prizes, so be sure to stop by the Library if you see that you've earned something.
When you complete certain activities in Beanstack, you will earn virtual tickets for our various grand prize drawings, with different sets of prizes available for children, tweens/teens, and adults. Winners of the grand prize drawings will be randomly selected after the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club ends. While not everyone will receive a grand prize, there are plenty of other incentives for you to earn along the way!
Grand prizes are donated by the Friends of the NRH Library and our generous Mayor’s Summer Reading Club sponsors.
All prizes are available while supplies last and may not be sold, traded, or otherwise used by participants for financial gain.
Prizes must be collected by Saturday, July 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. No rewards will be available after this time.
Winners for the grand prize drawing will be randomly selected after July 26.
*NRH₂O day passes are only available to children between the ages of 3 and high school seniors for the 2025-2026 school year. Children must be present and have a valid NRH Library card to claim an NRH₂O day pass.
Kick-Off Party
Saturday, May 31, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kick off a summer of fun with the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club!
chalk art • touch-a-truck • petting zoo • music • bubbles & more
Plus, a fun community art activity—be sure to wear clothes that can get a little messy!
Visit our online calendar to learn more.
Special Events for Kids
In addition to our packed calendar of events for all ages, you're invited to join us for special events for children with guest performers throughout the summer!
Performances will take place on the 2nd floor of the library unless otherwise noted.
Professor Brainius
Thursday, June 5 • 3:00 PM
Get ready for a wild and wacky science adventure with Professor Brainius! He’s on a mission to inspire curiosity, excite kids about science, and spark a love of learning in young minds!
A Pair of Pirates Musical Adventure
Thursday, June 12 • 3:00 PM
No world is more colorful than the world of pirates. In music and story, Pair of Pirates will take young buccaneers on an adventure filled with singing, dancing, and making good choices as part of the crew.
Percussion Things
Thursday, June 19 • 3:00 PM
Percussion Things loves sharing stories and music to inspire and delight audiences of all ages through percussion instruments and storytelling.
Wildlife on the Move
Saturday, June 28 • 3:00 PM
Wildlife on the Move is back with Amazing Adaptations! Discover some of the unique ways animals are built and behave to help them survive in the wild.
All About Animals
Thursday, July 3 • 3:00 PM
Nature is full of amazing colors and cool patterns—just look at cheetahs with their spots, zebras with their stripes, and all those bright, beautiful birds! Animals use their colors for all kinds of clever reasons.
Colors of Kindness Bubble Show
Thursday, July 10 • 3:00 PM
Step into a world of bubble magic and discovery! Kids will learn about surface tension, see bubbles inside bubbles, and even find out how to touch a bubble without popping it.
Creature Teacher
Saturday, July 12 • 3:00 PM
Explore the animal kingdom up close! Learn fascinating facts about each animal, their natural habitats, and how they survive in the wild.
Hobby Horsing Around
Thursday, July 17 • 3:00 PM
Giddy up for a one-of-a-kind adventure that blends physical activity, creativity, rhythm, and fun!
Visit our online calendar to see our full schedule of events.
The 2025 Mayor's Summer Reading Club is Sponsored by
The Friends of the NRH Library
Barnes & Noble, Hurst
Bubble & Bean Cafe
Charleys Philly Steaks
Chick-fil-A, Rufe Snow
Chipotle
Costa Vida
LEGOLAND + SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine
NRH2O Family Water Park
NRH Centre
NRH Fire Department
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RAR Sweet Treats
Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Whataburger