When we think of reading programs, a lot of us automatically think about summer reading programs at our local libraries. But, what about winter reading programs? Winter in Northeast Ohio is the perfect time to break out that book, cozy up and get lost in a story. I've compiled a list of the local libraries offering winter reading programs and most of them even offer prize incentives! Woot! Woot!
1. Kent Free Library - Winter Read January 2 - March 1 2024. Stop by the information desk to fill out a snowflake for each book you read starting January 2 - March 1. Every snowflake is an entry for a prize drawing!
2. Stow Munroe Falls Public Library - Smitten With Reading for all ages December 18 - February 29 2024. Get your mitts on a good book during this annual winter reading challenge! Log into the Beanstack app or smfpl.beanstack.org & update your contact information. Get started logging activities (including reading) to win prizes!
3. Twinsburg Public Library - A Palette of Possibilities Winter Reading Club 2024. Saturday December 16 - Saturday January 27.
4. Cuyahoga Falls Library - Winter reading December 18 - February 3. Children, teens and adults can complete fun challenges on our winter reading BINGO board! Everyone who completes the program will receive an arcade card with 30 minutes of free unlimited arcade play at The Workz plus an entry to the grand prize drawings!
5. Akron Summit County Public Library - Escape into a world of literary wonder this season January 8 - February 17. Pick up a reading log at any of our library locations or track online with Beanstack. Earn grand prize drawing tickets to try and win either a $120 Akron zoo gift card or a $100 Amazon gift card. If you achieve 30 days of reading, you will earn a free library mug with hot chocolate.
6. Portage County District Library - Participate in our reading challenges and earn prizes and discover new adventures while reading!
What will you read this winter? - Leslie Oberholtzer, Publisher Macaroni KIDD North Akron
