Carson City Library's 2020 Winter Reading Challenge now underway
As we get a start on 2020, many have made it a New Year's resolution to read more books. Carson City Library has made it easier for those hoping to get a solid footing on their pledges and is offering prizes to boot as part of its 2020 Winter Reading Challenge.
Not only are readers encouraged to take in tremendous books and peruse the daily news, but they can earn raffle tickets to win prizes. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 5 and running through Saturday, Jan. 18, Winter Reading Challenge participants are encouraged to read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading.
To participate, register online at https://carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org, this will also be where you log all reading (or listening) for you and your family.
For assistance, email creativelearning@carsoncitylibrary.org or visit the Carson City Library's Information Desk during open hours. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app.
"There are as many ways to enjoy a story as there are people at the library," said Creative Learning Manager Maria Klesta. "Ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines — there are so many choices. For little ones who aren't reading yet, you can come to storytime where our staff reads to you. There really is something for everyone."
Raffle winners will be chosen via online drawing and awarded by age group: 0-5, 6-11, 12-17 and 18-plus. The more hours read, the more tickets earned. All time tracking and ticket collection is done via an online app.
Share your progress on social media using #WinterRead2020
Patrons who took part in Carson City Library's Summer Learning Challenge will not need to make a new account to sign up.
The Carson City Library's Winter Reading Challenge is just one of many similar programs held across the country, sponsored by Penguin Random House (PRH). Last year PRH winter reading programs enrolled 65,323 readers nationwide, who logged more than 150,000 books and 225,000 hours of reading.
Nevada residents who want to participate, but don't have a library card yet just have to show their state identification at the library to receive a card.
To find out more about the Carson City Library or the Winter Reading Challenge, visit carsoncitylibrary.org.
Check back for updates, book suggestions from Friends of Carson City Library and more.
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