Using Reading Plans
Join reading lists and challenges created by your library, or set personal reading goals to stay motivated.
Types of Reading Plans
Section titled “Types of Reading Plans”Library administrators create two kinds of reading plans:
| Type | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Reading List | A set of specific books to read — either in order or in any order you choose |
| Reading Challenge | A goal to work toward — like reading a certain number of books or reading every day for a month |
Finding Reading Plans
Section titled “Finding Reading Plans”Reading plans appear in several places:
- Home page — Active plans you’ve joined and available plans from your libraries
- Library page — Plans created by that library’s admins
- Book detail page — A banner if the book is part of an active plan
[Screenshot: reading plan cards on the home page]
Joining a Plan
Section titled “Joining a Plan”- Tap on a reading plan card to see its details
- Review the books or goal
- Tap Start Reading (for reading lists) or Join the Challenge (for challenges)
- The plan appears on your home page and your progress starts tracking
[Screenshot: plan detail page with the Join button]
Tracking Your Progress
Section titled “Tracking Your Progress”How progress works depends on the plan type:
Reading Challenges (book count):
- Your progress updates automatically whenever you complete any book
- You don’t need to do anything special — just keep reading
Reading Challenges (daily streak):
- Any reading activity on a given day counts toward your streak
- Progress updates automatically
Reading Lists (ordered):
- You must complete books in the listed order
- Tap Mark Complete when you finish each book
- The next book unlocks automatically
Reading Lists (any order):
- Complete the books in whatever order you prefer
- Tap Mark Complete on each book as you finish it
[Screenshot: plan progress view showing a progress bar and book checklist]
Personal Reading Goals
Section titled “Personal Reading Goals”You can also set personal reading goals that are separate from library plans:
- Go to My Goals from your home page
- Tap Create Goal
- Choose a type — read a number of books, or read specific books
- Set your target and date range
- Your progress tracks automatically as you read
Your home page shows a progress ring, pace indicator (“On track” / “Behind pace”), and your current reading streak.
[Screenshot: home page goals section with progress ring]
Leaving a Plan
Section titled “Leaving a Plan”If you no longer want to participate in a library reading plan:
- Open the plan’s detail page
- Tap Leave Plan
- Your progress is removed
- Book count challenges track automatically — you don’t need to manually mark anything
- Personal goals are free for all users, while library plans may require a subscription tier
- Completing a plan triggers a celebration in the app and posts to the library’s activity feed
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Section titled “Related Articles”Still Need Help?
Section titled “Still Need Help?”If you have questions about reading plans, contact support.