HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 12/9 @ 5

Everyone of every age is invited to our annual open house celebration for live music, refreshments, and more!

Please be aware that:

  • Regular library services will be suspended beginning at 4pm (self-check kiosks will still be available).
  • The library will not be a quiet place during this event!

Winter Reading

Text "Winter Reading December 2 through February 2" with snowflakes and penguin in scarf

Winter Reading is Here, So Register Today!

From December 2 to February 2, you can earn a chance to win free books and our grand prize. All you need to do…is read!

Everyone of every age is invited! After you register in person, by phone, or online, you can pick up a Winter Reading bag with a reading log to track your progress. Turn it in at the end of the program to be eligible for our prize drawings, and challenge yourself to complete the included bingo sheet for a chance to snag our grand prize!

Read on for details, and if you need some inspiration to get you started reading, take a look at our recommendations below.

How to Participate

Sign up in person, by phone, or online by clicking one of the big green buttons on this page to visit our calendar event. (Did we mention it's free?)

We want you to read—it doesn’t matter what! Physical books, graphic novels, ebooks, even listening to audiobooks counts. Check out some of our recommendations in the book river below! When you register, we’ll give you the appropriate bag for your age category:

  • Babies (0-35 months)
  • Children (3-5 years)
  • Children (6-8)
  • Children (9-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Adults (18 and older)

Then, all you have to do is read age-appropriate books for your category, track them on the log that comes in your bag, and turn that log in at the end of our Winter Reading program!

If you prefer digital reading for any reason, give our apps a try! Visit our digital resources to get started with Libby, Hoopla, Freading, or Tumblebooks; all you need is your library card, and we’re happy to help you out in person or over the phone. There’s never been a better time to try them out (especially since they have separate borrowing limits)!

Prizes

Want to win free books? All you have to do is read! Check the list below to see how many age-appropriate books you should read:

  • Babies (0-25 months); 10 books (don't worry, you can read these books to your little ones!)
  • Children (3-5 years): 5
  • Children (6-8): 3
  • Children (9-12): 3
  • Teens (13-17): 3
  • Adults (18 and older): 4

You'll also find a Winter Reading bingo sheet in your bag when you sign up. You don't have to finish the sheet for a chance at free books, but if you read your minimum number of books and also complete our bingo challenge, you'll become eligible for our grand prize, too: A $50 gift card to our favorite independent local bookstore, Coffee Tree Books!

We’ll announce our winners during the week after Winter Reading ends, and prize pickup will be February 8. (Don't worry, we'll let you know if you won!)

Winter Kids' Reads

Winter Teen Reads

Winter Adult Reads