Challenge yourself to a winter of reading...
...and earn a prize when you meet your goal!
- Register yourself & your family. (December 1-February 28)
- Set your reading goal.
- Read!
- Once you meet your goal, stop by to pick up your prize.
Completion prizes include:
- Choose a book.
- Get coupons for area restaurants and attractions, including:
- Dairy Queen - free junior cone
- Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop - free cookie with $5 purchase
- Giordano's Pizza - free cheesy garlic bread with purchase
- Raising Cane's - free kids combo
- Texas Roadhouse - free kids meal
- U Paint Pottery - 20% off any pottery item
- Uptown Nutrition - $2 off
- Get 1 entry in a grand prize drawing if you meet your goal.
Grand prizes include:
Earn a chance at grand prize drawings when you meet your goal. Grand prize drawings will be held after February 28. Winners will be contacted by phone or email.Â
- $100 VISA Gift Card
- Bluey Basket
- COSI Family Membership
- Giant Stuffed Narwhal
- Jurassic World LEGO Set
- Skate Zone 71 + LEGOLAND Discovery Center tickets
FAQs
- Can I join? Yes! All ages are welcome.
- When do I start? Register and log your progress between December 1-February 28.
- What should I read? Read anything. Read everything. Read aloud to others or to yourself. Books, ebooks, magazines...it all counts. Want some suggestions? Request a personalized recommendation (ages 18+) or subscription bundle (ages 0-18).
- Why should I participate? Fight boredom or reconnect with your favorite pastime. Reading can reduce stress, increase empathy for others and keep your mind sharp. And it's fun!
Snowy Titles
Enjoy these titles with snowy themes--a perfect read for a cold winter's day.
Sports: For Ages 9-11
Take yourself to the court, field, diamond, track, pool, or dance floor with these sports fiction books for kids.
Science Fiction: For Ages 9-11
Explore other planets and worlds from the comfort of these juvenile fiction books!
Winter Reading Challenge
Dec 1st - Feb 28th | All day
Online Event
Challenge yourself to a winter of reading for a chance to earn prizes, December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024.
Library Celebrates Summer with Free Books for Students
May 30, 2023
To encourage reading this summer, the library recently distributed over 6,500 free books to elementary school students.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.