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!
Upcoming Events
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.
Science: For Ages 6-11
Explore the world around you through these science books for kids.
Biography: For Ages 6-9
Learn about some awesome people who accomplished amazing things in these picture book biographies.
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.
Science: For Ages 6-11
Explore the world around you through these science books for kids.
Biography: For Ages 6-9
Learn about some awesome people who accomplished amazing things in these picture book biographies.
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Animal Visit | Horse N Round Fun (Outside)
Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Horse N Round Fun.
Summer Reading: Kickoff Activities (Ages 2-11)
May 22nd - May 24th | All day
Swing by the library for family-friendly activities & performances all weekend long. Then challenge yourself to a summer of reading.
Stroller Stride | FIT4MOM (Outside), part of a series
Connect with other caregivers while completing a full-body workout focused on strength, cardio, and core training - all while engaging…
Family Improv | Columbus Unscripted
Jun 11th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perform improv activities, games, and scenes with experts from Columbus Unscripted. Drama experiences help kids develop speaking…
Animal Visit | Horse N Round Fun (Outside)
Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Horse N Round Fun.
Summer Reading: Kickoff Activities (Ages 2-11)
May 22nd - May 24th | All day
Swing by the library for family-friendly activities & performances all weekend long. Then challenge yourself to a summer of reading.
Stroller Stride | FIT4MOM (Outside), part of a series
Connect with other caregivers while completing a full-body workout focused on strength, cardio, and core training - all while engaging…
Family Improv | Columbus Unscripted
Jun 11th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Perform improv activities, games, and scenes with experts from Columbus Unscripted. Drama experiences help kids develop speaking…
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.
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.
