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

Life is an Adventure Plaque

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: 1
Event Details:

Join us at the Pinconning Branch to make the Life is an Adventure Plaque. 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Wirt Summer ART Series - Paint Your Own Pottery w/ Painterly Pottery

11:00am - 12:00pm
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Room.

Paint your own pottery with Painterly Pottery.  This program is for ages 5-12. 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.

Bay County Residents Only

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

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

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

Meet Up Eat Up & Read Up - Sage

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nat Spins

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Lawn (Pershing Park)
Age Group: Everyone, Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park for a drop in program on Monday, July 29 @ 12:30 pm for Nat Spins!

Join hula hoop artist Nat Spinz for an interactive hula hoop dancing workshop! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Make Something Sweet w/ Sarah

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sage Branch Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Sarah from Sarah’s Sweet Escapes as she teaches us how to make a summery treat!

Disclaimer(s)

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program