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SummerQuest 2026: Unearth a Story

Dig deep and uncover what we have in store this summer at York County Libraries! This year, SummerQuest Unearth a Story is all about reaching your own unique goals.

Do you want to read more? Get involved in the community? Or perhaps you want to be more active and get outdoors. Whatever those goals may be, YOU get to decide how your summer looks!

2026 Key Dates

  • May 17: Pre-Registration for SummerQuest is available on Beanstack
  • June 1: First day of SummerQuest & Get Outdoors (GO) York
  • June 10: Prize pickup begins
  • June 20: York Revolution’s special baseball game for SummerQuest participants
  • August 16*: Last day of SummerQuest & GO York; Beanstack Challenge ends
  • August 22: Last day to pick up prizes at the library

*August 16 is also the last day to log your reading, complete activities, log GO York hike codes, and “spend” your tickets on Ticket Drawings.

More information coming soon!

More details about this year’s SummerQuest are coming soon! Keep an eye on this page for updates.

About SummerQuest

SummerQuest is York County Libraries’ version of a summer reading program—but it’s so much more! We offer kids, teens, and adults tons of ways to stay active in mind and body all summer long. We host free, fun activities that keep everyone learning, reading, and physically active from June to August. Each year, the theme and special events change.

Find a Library
May 17: Pre-register for SummerQuest
See Upcoming Events

How it works

To get started, first you’ll need to register for the SummerQuest Challenge in Beanstack. Log in to an existing account or create a new one (don’t forget to update your information!). You’ll use Beanstack to track your reading, activities, and progress throughout the summer.

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Step 1

Log Reading & Complete Activities

As you log reading and activities in Beanstack, you’ll earn virtual badges. With a variety of badges to choose from, your summer can be customized to your goals and interests! 

Get started with Beanstack
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Step 2

Get Rewards & Earn Tickets

When you earn badges, you’ll receive Rewards and virtual tickets. Tickets can be spent on Ticket Drawings for a chance to win real prizes! The best part is that YOU get to decide where you spend your tickets.

How to use tickets
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Step 3

Complete the Challenge

Once you earn any four (4) reading or activity badges, you will “complete” the SummerQuest Challenge. Keep logging to earn more tickets and additional prizes!

Get Outdoors (GO) York!

GO York is a challenge facilitated by our partner, Wellspan Health. 30 wooden posts are hidden in York County parks every summer. Using an annual GO York guidebook, follow the steps to locate the posts and unveil the “rubbing” of the sketch and a secret code.

Log the secret code into the Beanstack app to earn entries for GO York grand prize drawings! Join the GO York! Facebook group for updates and info.

Click the video to watch a short tutorial on logging your GO York hikes in Beanstack. Read more about using Beanstack for GO York here.

Visit GOYork.org

If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor of SummerQuest, contact us!

Contact Us!

Thank you to our supporters!

Annually, many local businesses offer financial support to York County Libraries’ SummerQuest. They help us encourage kids to keep reading and to stay active over the summer months.