News and Announcements

January 30, 2019

New Feature: "Protected Modes" During Spring Setup

Librarians have asked multiple times if there is a way to "protect" their BookPoints application and keep it private during the spring setup phase. Especially for libraries who have used the software before, sometimes eager readers visit the app while it's broken or full of test data. We want to keep those users away from the site until the library chooses to launch it.

We've made a few significant changes behind the scene which should make your spring setup phase more secure.
January 25, 2019

Library of Congress - Children's Books

The Library of Congress has digitized many beautiful 19th- and 20th-Century children's picture books - they're free for any library to use in any way. Print them out, download them to an e-reader or tablet, or embed them in your BookPoints application!
January 24, 2019

2019 Space Header Template

The 2019 default space header installed on your site (visible at https://demo.bookpoints.org) can be replaced with one using your library's name! Download the image below and open it with your favorite graphic editor. (You can also use Google Draw or Canva to edit it directly.) Put your own library's name on it or use it as-is.
January 23, 2019

"Summer at Your Library" - Outcomes and Outreach Toolkit

Looking to plan your summer reading program with outcomes and outreach measurement initiatives? This online toolkit from the California Library Association has all the information that you need to get started!
January 23, 2019

BookPoints 2019 - General Set #1

This collection of icons includes a number of topical badges (sports, pets, outdoors, etc.) as well as generic congratulatory badges (champion, five-star reader, etc.). These icons can be used by any library! Public Domain / Creative Commons Zero.
January 23, 2019

NASA Graphics Badge Set (2019)

This badge set was created by BookPoints staff based on public domain NASA graphics and can be used by any library!
March 26, 2018

2018 Music - Misc

Un-numbered miscellaneous music-themed badges, created by The BookPoints Team, able to be used by any library.
March 26, 2018

Music 01 - Numbered

A set of ten numbered badges with a fun, musical theme! Released for use by any library.
February 27, 2018

Certificate Report Preview

Interested in providing your readers with a certificate of achievement? Check out this year's certificate template! These can be printed on-demand in the library by staff when readers claim their final prizes. The library text is customizable, as is the reader name font.
February 08, 2018

Header Template Examples - Set 2018-01

Here are some options for colorful header logo / site name graphics! These are intended to replace the "your logo here" logo placeholder, as well as the site name and tagline/slogan in the header. You can easily add your own library's name to the graphics using Canva or Google Draw. You can read detailed instructions in our documentation.