When most people think of Beanstack, they think of reading challenges—and for good reason! Our platform is a powerhouse for fostering a love of reading through engaging, customized challenges. But did you know that Beanstack can do much more for your public library? From promoting events to digitizing programs, connecting resources, boosting circulation, and expanding your cardholder base, Beanstack is your all-in-one tool for driving community engagement and maximizing the impact of your library.
1. Expand Your Cardholder Base
Looking to reach more of your community? Beanstack is an excellent tool for expanding your library’s cardholder base. By offering engaging programs and easy access to resources, you can attract community members and encourage them to sign up for a library card. With Beanstack, you can customize an email that’s automatically sent to patrons once they have set up an account, boosting library card registrations. Plus, our platform’s tracking of participation and engagement offers valuable insights, helping you identify potential new cardholders and refine your outreach efforts.
2. Event Promotion Made Easy
Beanstack simplifies event promotion, allowing you to reach your entire community easily. The platform lets you customize promotions for specific demographics, ensuring your events reach the right audience at the right time. Highlight events on the reader's dashboard, website landing page, and through automated weekly emails, complete with direct links to your event sign-up page. Whether it's a children's storytime, teen workshop, or adult book club, Beanstack helps you create buzz and increase attendance.
3. Boost Circulation with Engaging Content
At the heart of every library is its collection; increasing circulation is key to keeping it vibrant. Beanstack helps integrate your library’s collection into reading challenges and automated recommendations. By spotlighting specific titles, genres, or digital offerings, Beanstack encourages readers to explore new materials, boosting circulation and creating a more dynamic library experience. Plus, these recommendations can be sent directly to patrons via email to increase engagement further.
4. Digitize Library Offerings
Libraries are evolving in today’s digital age, and your programs likely are as well. Beanstack simplifies the process of digitizing your library’s offerings, making them accessible to your community anytime, anywhere through our 4.8-star mobile app. From virtual reading challenges and in-person workshops to community events and book groups, Beanstack supports a hybrid approach that meets your community’s diverse needs. Plus, with our easy-to-use interface, setting up and managing digital programs is a breeze.
5. Connect Resources for Greater Impact
Public libraries are treasure troves of resources, but sometimes, readers don’t know how to access them all. Beanstack helps bridge that gap by connecting readers to the resources they need. Whether linking reading challenges to specific books in your collection or recommending community services through our activity badges, Beanstack can guide users to the tools that will enrich their library experience from the convenience of their home.
Beyond Challenges: Beanstack as Your Library’s Partner
At Beanstack, we’re passionate about helping public libraries thrive. Our platform is designed to support all aspects of library programming, from reading challenges to resource connection and everything in between. By leveraging Beanstack all year long, you can enhance your library’s offerings, engage your community, and expand your impact—ultimately promoting the value your library provides.
Ready to explore how Beanstack can elevate your library’s programs? Contact us today to learn more!