Winter Reading Challenge

For teens and adults, ages 13+

PROGRAM RUNS JANUARY 25TH - FEBRUARY 28TH

Register now to begin tracking on January 25, 2026

Participate in our 2026 Winter Reading Challenge; it's easy as 1, 2, 3.

Register online through Reader Zone, or download the free Reader Zone tracker app from the App Store or Google Play and select "Get Started" to create an account. If you already have a Reader Zone account, there's no need to create a new one. Next, select one of the options to add a reader, and enter their name. The app will ask for a program code. Enter 77dc0, choose your age group [Adult (18+) or Teen (13 - 17)]. You will need your library card number. If you don't know it, stop in at the library, and we will be glad to help you. Don't want to use Reader Zone? Paper logs are available at the library.
Earn virtual badges by reading or listening to books (only 20 Minutes per day) and earn raffle entries by completing tasks.
Once you have met the reading goals, visit your library and receive prizes for finishing the program!

Reading is Important!

Whether it’s emails at work or bedtime stories to our children, reading is an important skill that many of us use every day. While this reading is undoubtedly important, there is another type of reading that we should prioritize in our lives – recreational reading. The beneﬁts of recreational reading include:

Managing stress by increasing enjoyment and relaxation.
Improving concentration, working memory, and cognitive development.
Expanding vocabulary and knowledge of the world helps readers become better writers and communicators.
Developing empathy by improving understanding of ourselves and those who are diﬀerent from us.

This winter, grab a book - audiobooks count, too! - and read!