With reading programs for all ages, you can stay cozy this winter with a good book. Cozy Winter Reading starts December 15th and runs through February 29th. Keep track of you reading online at www.urbanafreelibrary.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack Tracker app. Children can also pick up a paper reading log at the Library to track their reading. You can win up to 3 prizes!
For Children through grade 5
Children through grade 5 are invited to sign up for the Winter Reading Program and receive free books – just for reading!
- Each time you read 15 minutes, color an empty shape on the reading log, or log your reading online with the Beanstack Tracker app or at https://urbanafreelibrary.beanstack.org.
- You can read anything – books, graphic novels, magazines, listen to audiobooks, TumbleBooks, or have someone read to you.
- When you have colored all the empty shapes, return your reading log to the children’s Question Desk by February 29 to receive a free book!
- You may complete 3 logs to receive a total of 3 prizes.
For Teens 6th grade and higher
- Keep track of what you read online with the Beanstack Tracker app or at https://urbanafreelibrary.beanstack.org.
- Choose a free book from the prize cart for every 500 pages you read (win up to 3 prizes).
- Participate in side quests:
- Win a Library café cookie coupon for finding a wrapped book in the YA stacks (re-hidden weekly, one win per person).
- Win a drink coupon for getting a BINGO on the Teen Winter Reading BINGO card (up to three coupons per person).
- Remember that eBooks, audiobooks, manga/graphic novels, and anything you read for school can all be included.
- Collect your prizes at the first floor Information Desk.
BINGO cards can be obtained at the first floor Information Desk, the second floor Reference Desk, or you can print a copy from home!
For Adults
- Keep track of what you read online with the Beanstack Tracker app or at https://urbanafreelibrary.beanstack.org.
- Choose a free book from the prize cart for every 3 books you read (win up to 3 prizes). With your first free book you’ll also receive a coupon for a free cookie from the Library café.
- Remember that eBooks, audiobooks and comic/graphic novels can all be included on your log.
- Collect your prizes at the second floor Reference Desk.
Book prizes are funded by The Friends of the Urbana Free Library.
