Want to read the same book as a friend? Sora Sweet Reads are perfect for that! These Sora e-books are available simultaneously for all readers from May 18 - August 24, 2026.
Your student number is your library card number! Check out books and ebooks from the Cobb County Public Library. Simply stop by any CCPL branch and check out up to 5 print books using your student number and 4-digit birthday (2-digit month and 2-digit day). Students may also check out digital materials, including ebooks.
Want to learn more? Visit www.cobbcat.org/librarypass/faq/.
Want to learn more? Visit www.cobbcat.org/librarypass/faq/.
Student Number = Library Card
CCSD Summer Reading Program 2025
FAQ for Parents
How does my student sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at school?
Students are automatically enrolled through our reading engagement platform called Beanstack; no activation required!
How does my student sign up for the Summer Reading Adventure at the public library?
Go to the Cobb County Public Library website at http://www.cobbcat.org/summer/ to sign up for Summer Reading. City of Smyrna residents can also use the City of Smyrna Public Library.
Can I join my school and public library Beanstack accounts together?
Yes! When you are logged into Beanstack, you'll be asked if you would like to sync accounts. Follow a few steps to connect your public library and school accounts. If you have multiple children, each child can be a part of your synced account. As a parent, you'll be able to see your child's reading logging and activity.
What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is a fun and engaging platform to support reading! It's easy to use the free Beanstack app to scan books to your reading list, log minutes, complete activities, and earn badges.
Where can I find additional resources for summer reading?
In addition to your local school’s website, many resources are located at www.cobbsummerreading.com. The Cobb County School District has partnered with Cobb County Public Libraries and Smyrna Public Library to support a county-wide reading challenge for students of 20 minutes each day and at least 15 hours this summer.
Why should students participate in a Summer Reading Program?
Research shows that many children experience what is often called “summer slide,” when students are exposed to fewer educational opportunities and, as a result, lose some of the gains made in school during the year. By actively participating in a summer reading program, studies show that students often maintain or improve their reading abilities throughout the summer.*
Why is the challenge for students to read 20 minutes each day for a total of 15 hours?
Studies show that reading 20 or more minutes a day prevents summer learning loss. If students read approximately 20 minutes a day during summer break, they will reach at least 10 hours.
What should we do if we have difficulty accessing the internet?
Students may use paper logs provided by their school or the public library, or write their minutes on their own paper log that contains the following information: student’s name, date, minutes read, title of book.
Is there a suggested book list?
A key factor in cultivating lifelong reading is being able to choose what to read, so students are free to read books they choose. For reading resources, please visit our Reading Resources page or stop by your local public library. Your library media specialist may also provide suggestions prior to the end of school. *Note: Some schools and/or classes do have required reading. Please verify with your local school.
*Works Cited
Bintrim, Lisa. "3 Research-Proven Ways Libraries Help Fight Summer Slide." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demco, 12 June 2015. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Bowie, Liz. "Summer Reading Program Ideas." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demco, 08 Mar. 2016. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Know The Facts - National Summer Learning Association." Know The Facts. National Summer Learning Association, 2009. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Summer Reading Program Impact Study." Library of Virginia. Library of Virginia, 2014. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
FAQ for Parents
How does my student sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at school?
Students are automatically enrolled through our reading engagement platform called Beanstack; no activation required!
How does my student sign up for the Summer Reading Adventure at the public library?
Go to the Cobb County Public Library website at http://www.cobbcat.org/summer/ to sign up for Summer Reading. City of Smyrna residents can also use the City of Smyrna Public Library.
Can I join my school and public library Beanstack accounts together?
Yes! When you are logged into Beanstack, you'll be asked if you would like to sync accounts. Follow a few steps to connect your public library and school accounts. If you have multiple children, each child can be a part of your synced account. As a parent, you'll be able to see your child's reading logging and activity.
What is Beanstack?
Beanstack is a fun and engaging platform to support reading! It's easy to use the free Beanstack app to scan books to your reading list, log minutes, complete activities, and earn badges.
Where can I find additional resources for summer reading?
In addition to your local school’s website, many resources are located at www.cobbsummerreading.com. The Cobb County School District has partnered with Cobb County Public Libraries and Smyrna Public Library to support a county-wide reading challenge for students of 20 minutes each day and at least 15 hours this summer.
Why should students participate in a Summer Reading Program?
Research shows that many children experience what is often called “summer slide,” when students are exposed to fewer educational opportunities and, as a result, lose some of the gains made in school during the year. By actively participating in a summer reading program, studies show that students often maintain or improve their reading abilities throughout the summer.*
Why is the challenge for students to read 20 minutes each day for a total of 15 hours?
Studies show that reading 20 or more minutes a day prevents summer learning loss. If students read approximately 20 minutes a day during summer break, they will reach at least 10 hours.
What should we do if we have difficulty accessing the internet?
Students may use paper logs provided by their school or the public library, or write their minutes on their own paper log that contains the following information: student’s name, date, minutes read, title of book.
Is there a suggested book list?
A key factor in cultivating lifelong reading is being able to choose what to read, so students are free to read books they choose. For reading resources, please visit our Reading Resources page or stop by your local public library. Your library media specialist may also provide suggestions prior to the end of school. *Note: Some schools and/or classes do have required reading. Please verify with your local school.
*Works Cited
Bintrim, Lisa. "3 Research-Proven Ways Libraries Help Fight Summer Slide." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demco, 12 June 2015. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Bowie, Liz. "Summer Reading Program Ideas." Ideas and Inspiration from Demco. Demco, 08 Mar. 2016. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Know The Facts - National Summer Learning Association." Know The Facts. National Summer Learning Association, 2009. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
"Summer Reading Program Impact Study." Library of Virginia. Library of Virginia, 2014. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
The Cobb County Public Library provides a multitude of resources and programming for students throughout the summer. Check them out!
Cobb County Public Library
Your student number is also your Cobb County Public Library card! Simply stop by any CCPL branch and check out up to 5 print books using your student number and 4-digit birthday (2-digit month and 2-digit day). Students may also check out digital materials such as ebooks.
Want to learn more? Visit www.cobbcat.org/librarypass/faq/.
Want to learn more? Visit www.cobbcat.org/librarypass/faq/.
Student Number = Library Card
City of Smyrna residents can visit the Smyrna Public Library website for more information about the Summer Reading Challenge and programming throughout the summer.
Be sure to visit the Cobb County Public Library website for more information about their Summer Reading Adventure, full of reading and activity challenges, as well as programming all summer long.
CCSD students can sync their Beanstack school and Cobb County Public Library Beanstack parent accounts. Once synced, students can log in Beanstack and minutes count for both their school and public library challenges! To sync accounts, log in to Beanstack and follow the sync steps.
CCSD students can sync their Beanstack school and Cobb County Public Library Beanstack parent accounts. Once synced, students can log in Beanstack and minutes count for both their school and public library challenges! To sync accounts, log in to Beanstack and follow the sync steps.
Public Library Information
Relax, play, and have fun this summer. Keep reading, too! By reading 20+ minutes a day, students avoid the "summer academic slide" and maintain or advance academic gains. To support summer reading and learning, The Cobb County School District's Library Media Education Department, in conjunction with the Cobb County Public Library and Smyrna Public Library challenge all students to read 20 minutes every day and set a goal to read at least 15 hours this summer!
SYNC is a free summer audiobook program designed for teens 13+.
Returning April 28, 2022, SYNC gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday at midnight. One of the goals of the SYNC program is to introduce a variety of audiobook experiences to teens to demonstrate that listening is reading.
Access Details:
Access Instructions:
Returning April 28, 2022, SYNC gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday at midnight. One of the goals of the SYNC program is to introduce a variety of audiobook experiences to teens to demonstrate that listening is reading.
Access Details:
- Titles are accessible in Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive.
- Each SYNC audiobook will be featured in Sora a window of 7 days.
- Titles are yours indefinitely once you “borrow” them during their 7-day availability window in Sora.
Access Instructions:
- Register to access SYNC titles in the SORA App at https://www.audiobooksync.com/
- Download the free Sora app on your mobile or tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open SORA and login by searching for Cobb County Schools. Sign in using your email address and computer password.
- Tap I have a setup code (at the bottom of the screen).
- Enter this setup code: audiobooksync.
- Enter the email address you used to sign up for SYNC.
- Tap: Explore (at the bottom of the screen) to see the week’s featured titles.
Visit the Cobb Digital Library (CDL) for access to e-books, e-audiobooks to read all summer long. Look for Tumblebooks for read-alouds, Sora for e-books, and more.
Your login is your Office 365 user ID, typically firstname.lastname, and school computer password.
Your login is your Office 365 user ID, typically firstname.lastname, and school computer password.
Digital Reads
Book Suggestions
Free books are available for the whole family at Cobb Library Bookmobile stops. Look for the colorful bookmobile at the following times and locations this summer:
Friday, 6/18, 11:00am - Noon
Greenhouse Apartments, Kennesaw
Monday, 6/21,11:00am - Noon
Arbor Mill Mobile Home Park, 5252 Ernest W Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Friday, 6/18, 11:00am - Noon
Greenhouse Apartments, Kennesaw
Monday, 6/21,11:00am - Noon
Arbor Mill Mobile Home Park, 5252 Ernest W Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Cobb library Bookmobile
To get started with myON ebooks:
Check out some additional tips, including recommended system requirements and guidelines on searching for books. Watch the how-to video on accessing and reading books.
Access to MyON is provided in partnership with Get Georgia Reading.
- Log in at myON.com/login/index.html and enter log-in information:
- School name: Get Georgia Reading (Type the first few letters and select your school from the drop-down menu.)
- User name: cobbcounty
- Password: read
- Click on the Sign In button, select a book, and start reading!
Check out some additional tips, including recommended system requirements and guidelines on searching for books. Watch the how-to video on accessing and reading books.
Access to MyON is provided in partnership with Get Georgia Reading.
Additional ebook access is available from the following providers:
What do I do if my student forgot his/her username or password?
Call the Cobb County School District Customer Care Center at 770-514-2500. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 5:30 pm, from May 28th through July 31st.
Call the Cobb County School District Customer Care Center at 770-514-2500. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 7 am - 5:30 pm, from May 28th through July 31st.
Capstone Interactive ebooks:
PebbleGo:
Access to Capstone Interactive and PebbleGo is provided in partnership with Get Georgia Reading.
- www.MyCapstoneLibrary.com
- Username: gasummer19
- Password: school
- Click the GO button and select a book to start reading!
PebbleGo:
- PebbleGo access is provided through Cobb Digital Library or using the directions below:
- PebbleGo K-2 Database
- PebbleGo Next 3-5 Database
- UN: gasummer
- PW: school
Access to Capstone Interactive and PebbleGo is provided in partnership with Get Georgia Reading.
For teen and young adult titles, visit https://audiobooksync.com/ for 2 free audiobooks each week.
Summer reading kickoff Parties!
The Cobb County Public Library is ready to start your summer right - with a kickoff party on May 25, 2019! Visit your local branch all summer long for reading recommendations, help logging minutes, and fun programming.
City of Smyrna residents may also visit the Smyrna Public Library and attend a kickoff event on May 24th.
City of Smyrna residents may also visit the Smyrna Public Library and attend a kickoff event on May 24th.
Log your books and reading minutes in Biblionasium as you work toward the Summer Reading Challenge of 1,500 minutes!
Your login is your student number and your school computer password.
How-to guide: Putting books on your bookshelf
How-to guide: Logging your minutes
How-to videos for logging in and logging minutes
Need login help? Call the CCSD Customer Care Center at 770-514-2500, M-Th 7am-5:30pm, May 28th through July 31st.
Your login is your student number and your school computer password.
How-to guide: Putting books on your bookshelf
How-to guide: Logging your minutes
How-to videos for logging in and logging minutes
Need login help? Call the CCSD Customer Care Center at 770-514-2500, M-Th 7am-5:30pm, May 28th through July 31st.
Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip
Join Scholastic on the ultimate reading road trip, as they tour the country with our favorite authors, illustrators, and characters! They will be visiting Switzer Library on July 21, 2018.
This July Scholastic is partnering with bookstores and libraries in communities nationwide, hosting reading festivals for families with kids ages 0-12. Bring your reader to this fun (and FREE!) family event, to meet authors, take photos with beloved costume characters, win prizes, and more.
Join Scholastic on the ultimate reading road trip, as they tour the country with our favorite authors, illustrators, and characters! They will be visiting Switzer Library on July 21, 2018.
This July Scholastic is partnering with bookstores and libraries in communities nationwide, hosting reading festivals for families with kids ages 0-12. Bring your reader to this fun (and FREE!) family event, to meet authors, take photos with beloved costume characters, win prizes, and more.
Ready to write? Enter the Pig Tales Writing Competition! Write a short story or essay and you could win a bicycle and other great prizes. The contest is open to Cobb students in grades K-8. Information for 2018 will be updated soon.
End of Summer Party
On July 21st, both Switzer Library and Smyrna Public Library will host an End-of-Summer Party to celebrate reading all summer long. The Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip will visit with author signings, character visits, games, crafts, and more!
On July 21st, both Switzer Library and Smyrna Public Library will host an End-of-Summer Party to celebrate reading all summer long. The Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip will visit with author signings, character visits, games, crafts, and more!
Capstone has partnered with Get Georgia Reading to provide summer access to PebbleGo Next, an interactive website geared toward 3rd-5th graders. Students can learn about science, the United States, and American Indians. Username: summer17 Password: reads
School Summer Reading Lists
- Print this letter to send home to parents. If you need a Word version to edit, click here.
- Print the latest FAQ to send home as well.
- Spanish versions of the FAQ and parent letters are here. If you need editable versions, here's the FAQ and the parent letter in Spanish.
- If you print student user name and password information on barcode labels, you could stick the label on the parent letter.
- Be sure to visit the Teaching Resources area when you log into Scholastic for additional printables, certificates, posters, etc.
- Here's a blurb to use on your school and media center website:
- Join in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge and log your reading minutes! Summer reading helps maintain academic gains and can start next year off right. For more information and reading resources, visit http://www.cobbsummerreading.com/.
- If you'd like to use the infographic on the Why Read? page, click here to download it as a pdf.
- Here's a link to the Scholastic Summer Reading logo.
- User names and passwords are generated by Scholastic in order to comply with privacy laws and enable us to participate in a nation-wide contest.
- It is recommended to have students change their password to “read2017” before school gets out.
- Scholastic sent out excel spreadsheets that included user names and passwords in late April and early May.
- Your Scholastic summer account is different from your regular Scholastic account. You should have received that log in on the email that included your spreadsheets. That login typically follows S[email protected] with a password of summer1.
- You may use mail merge to help disseminate login information to your students.
- If you are unfamiliar with mail merge, Cindy Coker made two screencasts. Thanks Cindy!
- Screencast 1: Mail merge with barcode labels
- Screencast 2: Mail merge with customized labels
- New students: If you want to add new students, log into Scholastic using the "summer" log in sent to you via email. From there, go to the Educator Dashboard and click on Classes.
What do I do if my student forgot his/her Scholastic user name or password?
- Call the Scholastic Customer Service number at 1 (800) SCHOLASTIC 1(800) 246-2986 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 7 PM EST.
- Email [email protected].
- Visit any Cobb County Public Library branch or the Smyrna Public Library and they will retrieve your user name and password. Please have the student ID number ready.
- To maintain accurate records, it is recommended that students retrieve their original user name and password rather than create a new account.
A special congratulations to Dodgen Middle School, whose students logged over 1 million minutes, making them the #1 ranked school in the state of Georgia for summer 2016!
In the summer of 2016, CCSD students logged over 6.5 MILLION minutes of reading!
another Summer of reading is in the books!
Cobb students logged over 4 million Summer Reading Minutes in 2017!
congrats to our top schools!
Dodgen MS: 713,425 minutes
Dickerson MS: 596,878 minutes
Cheatham Hill ES: 325,226 minutes
Blackwell ES: 206,221 minutes
Milford ES: 184,622 minutes
Timber Ridge ES: 139,477 minutes
Tritt ES: 139,279 minutes
Eastside ES: 130,496 minutes
Lewis ES: 93,850 minutes
Kennesaw ES: 74,307 minutes
Dickerson MS: 596,878 minutes
Cheatham Hill ES: 325,226 minutes
Blackwell ES: 206,221 minutes
Milford ES: 184,622 minutes
Timber Ridge ES: 139,477 minutes
Tritt ES: 139,279 minutes
Eastside ES: 130,496 minutes
Lewis ES: 93,850 minutes
Kennesaw ES: 74,307 minutes
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