The 2025-2026 Winter Reading Challenge has ended. Winners of prize drawings will be notified via phone or email.
This year:
- 2,363 people participated
- 1,544 people met their goal
Prize books and coupons will be available for pickup through March 14. For more opportunities to read and earn prizes, sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge on May 22, 2026.
Thank you for participating, and happy reading!
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Start a New Series: Manga
Check out the first issues of these newer library manga titles!
Try Something New: Romance
Looking for a little spice? Try these romance books for teens.
Try Something New: Mystery
Working on your detective skills? Try one of these mysteries for teens.
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Science Experiments | COSI Science LIVE!
May 22nd | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Wonder at the magic of science with some of the biggest, loudest, and messiest science demonstrations by COSI.
Visit with Farm Animals
May 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…
Meet the BUGMAN
May 24th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Explore the amazing world of bugs with Mark Berman and his crew of crawly critters.
Playtime | The Play Spot
May 22nd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discover purposeful play with parachutes, sensory bins, fine and gross motor activities, music, bubbles, and more.
Science Experiments | COSI Science LIVE!
May 22nd | 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Wonder at the magic of science with some of the biggest, loudest, and messiest science demonstrations by COSI.
Visit with Farm Animals
May 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…
Meet the BUGMAN
May 24th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Explore the amazing world of bugs with Mark Berman and his crew of crawly critters.
Playtime | The Play Spot
May 22nd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discover purposeful play with parachutes, sensory bins, fine and gross motor activities, music, bubbles, and more.
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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.
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.
