It's Time for Winter Reading!
December 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026
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!
Giveaway Prizes
Register From Dec. 1, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026 and receive a free giveaway prizes.
Available while supplies last.
YOUTH
Winter themed temporary tattoos
ADULTS
Keychain
Grand Prizes
Complete the Winter Reading program to earn a chance to win a grand prize.
Pre-Readers (ages 0-5)
Modular Play Couch
Readers (ages 5-10)
Kids Art Easel
Pre-teen (ages 10-12)
Wireless Gaming Keyboard
Teen (ages 12-18)
Portable Photo Printer Gift Bundle
Adults (ages 18+)
Retro Bluetooth CD Player
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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