Cozy Up with a Good Story
January 1-31, 2026
The Youth Winter Reading Challenge is for birth-5th grade. Earn 50 points for each day you read in January.
You can read on your own or be read to. You can read picture books, leveled readers, chapter books, graphic novels, nonfiction, magazines, ebooks, and more. You can also listen to audiobooks or eaudiobooks.
Those that finish the program and read at least 20 days in January can come in and choose a prize from our prize binder and a free book! Prizes can be picked up January 20-February 28.
Everyone that completes the Winter Reading Challenge and earns 1,000 points will be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing.
Jan 1 - Jan 31
Read and participate in programs and activities to earn prizes. ALL reading counts (ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, fanfiction, graphic novels, comics, etc.)!
Each hour read = 100 pointsMission Completed = 25-100 points
Prizes:
Level 1 (500 points) = Choose a coupon or prize from our prize box
Level 2 (1,000 points) = Entry into our grand prize drawing and WPL Mug
Grand Prize Drawings = $10 - $50 Amazon Gift cards
Questions?
Email: teenread@wheatonlibrary.org
January 1-31
Complete the Winter Reading Challenge and win a prize! Each book, including audiobooks and eBooks, is worth 200 points. Complete a mission to earn extra points!
Earn 600 points to complete the challenge, then beginning Jan. 5, pick up a prize at the library at the 2nd Floor Adult Services Desk. Prizes include a mug, phone stand, or tote bag (choose one). Prizes must be picked up by Feb. 16. All readers who complete the challenge are automatically entered to win the grand prize, a $50 Downtown Wheaton gift certificate! 2 grand prize winners will be chosen! Earn 1200 points for another chance to win the grand prize!
Each week, one participant will be randomly chosen to win a gift card -- all you have to do is be enrolled online in the challenge! Happy reading!
Read 100 books before graduating from high school and earn prizes!
Prizes are awarded for every 25 books you read.
Read 100 books before high school and earn prizes!