The BookPoints Project | Open Source Summer Reading Applications

Thriving Community

The best feature of BookPoints is the growing community of dedicated librarians that commit time and resources to the project! From helping to improve documentation to sharing badges for other libraries to use -- join us today!

Easy to Manage

BookPoints 2019 is even easier to use than previous years! Our librarian-friendly interface makes it easy to add badges and graphics, configure complex prize schemes, and manage hundreds or thousands of readers.

Tons of Reports

Gather data in real-time with our Librarian Dashboard. Dozens of built-in reports are included, or build a custom report with the librarian-friendly report-builder. All reports can be exported to CSV/Excel for detailed analysis or visualization.

Mobile-Friendly, Kiosk-Friendly

Since many of our patrons rely on mobile devices or public access stations, we've worked to make sure that BookPoints works well on a variety of devices, from cell phones to desktops. No application downloads or special software required for patrons or librarians.

Game Features For Readers of All Ages

BookPoints provides gamification features to incentivize readers of all ages: patrons can earn points for reading and activities, earn special achievement badges, online raffle tickets, and more. All badges, point scales, and more are completely customizable.

Customizable Layouts, Graphics, Colors, and More

BookPoints is highly customizable - you can change graphics, colors, fonts, and more without knowing any HTML or CSS! Use our librarian-friendly page-builder to add your own content, such as book lists, graphics and images, sponsor banners, and more!

Screenshot of San Diego Public Library 2017 Summer Reading Program Website

Flexible Programs of All Types

BookPoints is designed as a flexible platform that can accommodate virtually any summer reading program - patrons can participate by recording their books read, time spent reading per day, number of pages read, and/or activities completed.

Screenshot of the Program Overview page in Bookpoints

Upcoming Training Events

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Jan 30 @ 9:30am PST
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Feb 04 @ 11:00am PST
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Feb 12 @ 1:00pm PST
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Feb 19 @ 10:00am PST

News & Announcements

20
Nov

2020 iREAD Banners

Thanks to the great folks at iREAD, we're able to offer these iREAD-aligned banner images for your BookPoints 2020 apps!
18
Nov

2020 iREAD Badge Sets

Thanks to the great folks over at iREAD, we're able to offer FOUR sets of badges matching iREAD's 2020 art theme: Read! Investigate! Discover! One set each for PreK, Elementary, Teens, and Adults; each set includes a badge for the numbers 1-10 and an "infinity symbol" badge.
02
Sep

2020 Summer Reading Planning Begins Now!

Our 2019 BookPoints Summer Reading libraries have given out their prizes, printed their reports, and it's time to begin planning for 2020!

Interested in using BookPoints in 2020? Contact us today!
20
May

Public Shield Function

Many of you have asked for the ability to "hide" your site from the public until you're ready to launch it, to keep the eager beavers from signing up early before you launch. In previous years, we had some workarounds for "locking" your site but they weren't very friendly.
03
May

How Add Lists with Cover Images to Your Koha OPAC

Admin Note: Many thanks to Chris Slone of the Camden County Library System, Camden County, New Jersey, for providing this helpful HOW-TO resource for Koha libraries using BookPoints!

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