Winter Reading Program

Winter Reading Program

 

WRP 24

 

About the 2024 Program

Get YETI to read...The YETI Strikes Back in the Annual Winter Reading Program! Read or listen for a total of 8 hours and log your reading to earn entries into a drawing. The more you read the more chances to win!  
 

HOW IT WORKS

  • Sign up beginning January 2. Pick up a log at your branch or track your reading online through our READsquared site or the READsquared app.
  • Log 8 hours of reading and/or listening to complete the program.
  • Keep logging to earn more prize drawing entries for every additional 8 hours you read/listen.
  • Finish by February 24th to enter the prize drawing(s).

Children (Birth-Grade 5)

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Adults (Age 18 and up)

More Information

Download READsquared User Directions (PDF) 

You can sign up, log reading, and manage your account from your smart device! Simply visit your Android or iOS app store and download the free READsquared app.

Questions? Call your branch or email readsquared@baycountylibrary.org.

Each participant has a chance to win…

1st Completed Log: YETI ® brand insulated cup

Each Additional Log: $10 gift card

Drawing winners will be contacted after February 28, 2024.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge @ WIRT Library-Children's

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adventure Begins @ Your Library (Wirt)

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday this year by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wine Cork Flag

10:00am - 11:30am
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make the American Flag out of wine corks. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend.  Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached.

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person individually, including adults.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen LitLoot Boxes: Grades 9-12

All Day 5/6 - 5/11
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.

Disclaimer(s)

Bay County Residents Only

This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Populace Coffee
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Bring the littles downtown to story time with the Wirt Library!  Enjoy your favorite coffee house drink and treat at Populace Coffee while we talk, read, sing about hot air balloons!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime - Sage

10:00am - 10:30am
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Family Storytime

Stories, rhymes, music, and movement to encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading.

Best for children ages 6 and under with a participating caregiver.

Event Details:

Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.