Volusia Reads Online
Volusia Reads: Adult Online Book Club
Volusia County Public Library has partnered with PBC Guru and Freading to create a virtual book club for patrons and the community.
It's always available for download from Freading.
How to use Freading on a computer/laptop
How to use Freading on a mobile device
Volusia Reads: Virtual Reading Challenges
Participate in the library’s virtual, seasonal reading challenges throughout the year using Beanstack! Kids, teens, and adults can track their reading and participate in fun activities -earning digital badges and incentives along the way.
What is Beanstack?
· Beanstack is a website and app that promotes reading through various challenges and activities. Track reading and earn digital badges and incentives from completing challenges!
Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations
Can you register multiple readers on an account?
· Yes, set up as many profiles as needed for readers of any age! This feature is great for families, schools, or other groups. Easily log reading for multiple profiles at one time.
Is there an app?
· Beanstack is available on all mobile devices. Download on the Apple Store or on the Google Play Store.
How do I join a Reading Challenge?
· Once registered, available challenges will be in your account. Simply click a challenge to join, read, and start logging!
Check out the current challenges below!
Read Across America
Read every day between April 13 – May 18 to help the library reach its goal of 4,000 days read during our Read Across America reading challenge! Read and log four (4) days each week to earn a virtual badge, and a chance to win a grand prize. Sign up today and visit a local branch for a small registration incentive. While visiting, readers can contribute to the library’s READ ACROSS AMERICA paper chain by writing their favorite book title on a paper strip. Each title will be linked together to create a vibrant chain that showcases our community’s love of reading. Click here to register.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten™ Program Reading Challenge
1000 Books Before Kindergarten™ is a self-paced, early literacy program for children ages 0-6 designed to increase vocabulary, build reading confidence and promote pre-reading skills necessary for kindergarten. Register and track your reading online or by visiting any Volusia County Public Library branch.
Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations
May 2025, Shark and Ocean books are being highlighted for juvenile readers. Here are a few of the 48 titles available.
Shark related books-
Can Blue Hide Smiley Shark Shark Train Shark Cam
Ocean related books-
About the Ocean Under The Sea If You Love Dolphins See Under the Sea
Volusia Reads: Electronic Newsletters
The library offers a variety of electronic newsletter options delivered to your email. Subscribe now to receive a variety of reading recommendations.
LibraryAware - Subscribe (next reads)
LibraryAware - Subscribe Youth Newsletters
Scholastic Bookflix
Our newest resource pairs fiction and nonfiction eBooks for children (PreK through Grade 3).
Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery.
Volusia Reads: Stories!
Our children's librarians pick a storytime theme every week and suggest titles for you to download or checkout.
Select a book cover to make a reservation. Library card number and PIN code required.
Subscribe to our Volusia Reads Stories! newsletter and get these reading suggestions weekly in your inbox.