There’s still time to take part in Great River Regional Library’s (GRRL) annual Winter Reading Program, which runs through Tuesday, February 28. This year’s theme is ‘Read for a Better World.’
The Winter Reading Program provides fun incentives for readers to settle into winter reading habits. It’s designed primarily for teens and adults and is open to anyone in the sixth grade or older. Each of the 32 branch libraries in the GRRL system have prize drawings for participants. All book lovers need to do is register for the program at their local library, online at griver.beanstack.org, or on the Beanstack Tracker app.
Readers can then log their winter reading either using a paper log from their library or the Beanstack tracker app. By downloading and using the app, readers can keep track of their reading, get book recommendations, and earn online badges to help make reading a habit. Each day, any amount of reading will make participants eligible for online badges and prizes.
To add even more fun to this year’s program, the Clearwater, Becker, and Big Lake Libraries each have great incentives to encourage patrons to make reading a part of their daily lives. Participants at the Clearwater Library have the chance to win weekly drawings that include gift cards and ‘Read for a Better World’ mugs. Two Kindle Fires will be awarded as grand prizes at the end of the program.
When readers sign up at the Becker and Big Lake Libraries they’ll receive a mini Winter Reading Program starter kit that includes the tally sheet, a bookmark, and some goodies (while supplies last). At the end of the event both libraries will have drawings for gift cards, ‘Read for a Better World’ mugs, and the grand prize of a Kindle Fire (one per branch).
GRRL consists of 32 branch libraries and offers nearly one million books, CDs and DVDs. Numerous other services offered include librarian information assistance, public internet computers, business services, online databases, wireless internet service, book selection advice, the educator request form, tours, language learning software, genealogy resources, and library events throughout the year. For more information visit GRiver.org.
Cozy up with a good book and read more this season with GRRL’s Winter Reading Program.