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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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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Visit with a Snow Plow (Outside)
Nov 13th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Hanby Park
Explore a snow plow from Genoa Township. Ask questions about snow removal and learn about the different parts of the truck. Note: In…
Read with a Doc
Various dates & times
Westerville Public Library
Engage in conversation about the power of sleep and dreams, medicine and aging with Dr. David Sabgir.
$1,889 grant brings bubbles, barnyard animals, and beats.
Mar 26, 2025
Thanks to State Library of Ohio and Institute of Museum and Library Services for a $1,889 grant to host educational events this summer.
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.
Visit with a Snow Plow (Outside)
Nov 13th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Hanby Park
Explore a snow plow from Genoa Township. Ask questions about snow removal and learn about the different parts of the truck. Note: In…
Read with a Doc
Various dates & times
Westerville Public Library
Engage in conversation about the power of sleep and dreams, medicine and aging with Dr. David Sabgir.
$1,889 grant brings bubbles, barnyard animals, and beats.
Mar 26, 2025
Thanks to State Library of Ohio and Institute of Museum and Library Services for a $1,889 grant to host educational events this summer.
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.
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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.
