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Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 8AM - 10AM
201 Parkway Drive, Trussville, AL 35173
Every year, the Friends of the Trussville Public Library host the Bookin' It 5K to raise funds that support the library's programs, prizes, and collections all year long!
The Bookin' It 5K starts and finishes at the Trussville Public Library and is chip timed. A race t-shirt is also included with the registration fee!
Important Dates:
May 8th - June programs open for registration
May 25th - Challenge opens for registration
May 29th - Summer Reading Kickoff Party @ the Library
June 1st - Challenge begins!
June 12th - July programs open for registration
July 19th - Challenge ends! Spend all your earned tickets in Beanstack & at the library for grand prize drawings
October 10th - Race day!
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WEEKLY READING GOALS
Each age group has a specific weekly reading goal. Log your reading in Beanstack or your paper log to earn weekly prizes and tickets.
Birth to Pre-K: 10 Books/week
Elementary: 90 mins/week
Teens: 180 mins/week
Adults (18+): any book(s) per week
WEEKLY PRIZES
Earn weekly prizes by logging your reading!
Children and Teens, stop by the library after you earn your weekly reading badge in Beanstack to claim your prize!
Adults, log books, write reviews, and attend programs to earn coupons & be entered to win weekly prizes!
Readers of the Week will be selected every Monday! Log your reading for your chance to win a library prize pack.
RACE ROUTE
All Child readers (birth - 5th grade) will receive a ticket with their weekly prize. Visit the children's department to enter your ticket into the prize drawing you would like to win!
Teen & Adult readers will earn virtual prize tickets in Beanstack by logging reading, reviewing books, and participating in programs. Place your virtual tickets into the prize drawing of your choice by July 19th for your chance to win!
Grand Prize Drawings will be announced July 20th.
Winners will be contacted by phone or email.
PROGRAMMING & EVENTS
June program registration opens May 8th
July program registration will open on June 12th
The library offers a variety of programs for all ages!
You can find more information and register for programs for each age group by clicking the buttons below!
