Thank you for participating in our 2024 Winter Reading Challenge. All grand prize winners have been notified.
Winter Reading
December 2, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Winter Reading returns to San José Public Library! For this challenge, all ages can read their choice of 4 hours of reading OR 4 books to qualify for fun grand prizes including games, toys and electronics.
Anyone can register and collect a free book or giveaway prize at any SJPL location!
Log reading via the Beanstack website or mobile app to qualify for grand prize selection AND collect a 2nd free giveaway prize at any SJPL location!
Read to Raise
Find out how you can support Winter Reading through the San José Public Library Foundation.
Get the App
Register and track your reading for a chance to WIN prizes.
Giveaway Prizes
Free giveaways for all participants while supplies last.
From December 2 to January 5, 2025,
- One FREE prize book to all youth ages 0-18 who sign-up/register
- One FREE giveaway to all adults ages 18+ who sign up/register
- One FREE fun giveaway to all youth ages 0-18 who complete the 4 book/4 hour reading goal
Grand Prizes
Complete the Winter Reading program to earn a chance to win a grand prize.
Pre-Readers (ages 0-5)
Magnetic Tile Building Blocks
Readers (ages 5-10)
Karaoke Machine
Pre-teen (ages 10-12)
Electronic Dartboard with Cabinet
Teen (ages 12-18)
Polaroid Instant Camera and Film Bundle
Adults (ages 18+)
Yeti Lunch Bag
Winter Reading Blogs
SJPL Staff: Our Favorite Books of 2024
Winter Reading: National Hobby Month
Reading For the Future
Jane Austen Day!
SJPL Staff: Our Favorite Books of 2024
Winter Reading: National Hobby Month
Reading For the Future
Jane Austen Day!
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, you cannot collection prize books or giveaway prizes after the program ends.
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YES. Youth can be registered for Winter Reading on their own AND as part of a class/group, as there are separate grand prize contests for groups and individuals. Contact us with any additional questions.
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There will be five grand prizes awarded in all. One grand prize per age group (see grand prize descriptions). The group grand prize are book bundles of age-appropriate titles.
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YES. Any student who is registered for Winter Reading as part of a class/group can claim a giveaway prize, same as anyone else. All giveaways MUST be claimed in person at a local SJPL branch. Giveaway prizes WILL NOT be set aside on site or sent to local schools. Educators, please remind students to claim their giveaway prize in person at any SJPL location.
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YES, all adults and youth MUST claim their free participation prize IN PERSON at any SJPL location.
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