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 "Family" group.

Monster Matinee & More!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family
Pinconning Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Pinconning Branch Library
Room: Pinconning Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of monster mayhem: we will be watching Monsters Inc., coloring monster tote bags, and snacking on “monster mash” popcorn!

Disclaimer(s)

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Please register each person individually, including adults.

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Fairy Garden @ WIRT

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 6-12.  Create a fall-themed fairy garden!  Use your imagination to build a fairy garden, utilizing some of the natural gifts of fall.

Registration is required.

 

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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Schmidt Sisters: A Reading and Conversation of Resiliency and Writing

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Lectures, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Join sisters LaUra Schmidt and Lynne Schmidt as they talk about their newly released titles.

Disclaimer(s)

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 10/7 - 10/12
Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Populace Storytime w/ WIRT

9:00am - 9:30am
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Populace Coffee
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with young children.  Join the Wirt library downtown at Populace Coffee House for storytime.

No registration required.

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.