Winter Reading is Coming Soon!
December 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026
The 2025 Winter Reading Challenge is coming soon!
Check back soon for details on how you can earn fun giveaways and grand prizes.
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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