
January 2 - February 28, 2026

This winter, we’re going for the gold during the Winter Challenge: Reading Olympics! We invite competitors of all ages to read for 600 minutes. Those who complete the challenge will receive a small prize and three entries to our grand prize drawing. Track your reading from January 2 to February 28 online or with a gameboard for a chance to win. Help us reach our goal with the community progress tracker to get 1000 completions for the Reading Olympics!
Let's go for the gold!
Competitors who complete 600 minutes win a small prize. Children can choose between a wearable gold medal or a shimmery Library sticker. Adults can choose a metal flag pin or a Library sticker.

Grand Prize Drawing
For every 200 minutes of reading completed, participants will receive one entry into a drawing for one of two grand prizes. First prize package features a Texas Roadhouse basket with peanuts, seasonings, sauce, and a $40 gift certificate, along with a gift card to Main Street Books. The second prize package is from Chicken N Pickle and includes a gift certificate for one hour of court time, four paddle and ball rentals, and two appetizers, along with a gift card to Main Street Books.


