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:
- Big Air Trampoline Park - 1.5 hour free jump + personal pan pizza*
- Cheryl's Cookies - free cookie
- Dairy Queen - free small cone with any purchase
- Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop - free cookie with drink purchase
- Little Diggers - $2 off*
- Megan Lee Designs - $5 off $25 purchase
- Raising Cane's - free kids meal*
- Roosters Wings - $3 off
- Get 1 entry in a grand prize drawing if you meet your goal.
*For ages 0-18 only.
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 Slick City gift card
- $100 VISA gift card
- $100 Uptown Westerville gift card
- COSI family membership
- Cozy Up with a Good Book (includes gift cards to Birdie Books, Blue Turtle Tea & Spice Shop, and Friends of the Library gift shop)
- Stuffed Penguins (set of 4)
- Ultimate Fidget basket (includes sensory activity board, mazes, squishies, putty, and more)
- Ultimate Pretend Play basket (includes toy kitchen, dump truck, shopping cart, fire truck, magnetic tiles, and DUPLO bricks)
- Winter Golf prize pack (includes gift cards to Top Golf and Puttshack)
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!
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