Winter Reading

With the colder weather upon us, winter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea or hot chocolate. Whether you’re looking for something to keep the kids engaged at home or just something to lift your spirits, we suggest a good book.

How to Register

Winter Reading is open to all ages! Register your whole family at Beanstack to track your reading! You can do this on your computer or on Beanstack’s mobile app. Each family member can sign up for their reading program to start logging their progress. If you have participated in any of our previous summer or winter challenges, you likely already have an account.

Then, just start reading to earn tickets for a drawing at the end of the challenge! And the prizes are great!

What should I read?

Don’t know where to start? You are welcome to read whatever you wish during the program, but if you need a little inspiration, we’re here to help. Check out the staff lists below for some great ideas, use our My Next Read service for personalized suggestions from our Librarians, or stop by any of our locations and we’ll be glad point you to new titles. If you can’t come into the library, just give us a call!

Not only can you find countless physical books at the library, you can also find books to read or listen to digitally on Libby or Hoopla digital, all free with your library card! Click here to download the apps and instantly get access to thousands of books and audiobooks for free on your phone, tablet, or computer from wherever you may be!

How do I earn tickets?

Pick up a reading tracker bookmark at any Stark Library location or log your reading through the Beanstack app or website. For every 5 days you read, you’ll earn a raffle ticket for the grand prize drawings (1 ticket = 1 entry). At 15 days, you can choose a small prize at any location. At 25 days, you’ll earn a free book to keep! You’ll have until February 8 to log your reading, and the grand prize drawing will take place on February 10. Don’t miss this fun and rewarding way to stay warm this winter!