Oct 30, 2024 Friends & Family Winter Reading Program
December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
As the chilly winds of winter set in, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library is set to launch the Friends and Family Winter Reading program. All ages are encouraged to cozy up with their loved ones and dive into the transformative power of stories. Whether you decide to read a book out loud together or snuggle up in a warm spot and get lost in your own title, recording your reading between December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025 can help you share the joy of reading with each other and earn fun prizes.
How It Works
Registration begins Friday, November 1 through Beanstack, our online reading log. All who register may drop by the either Library branch to pick up their first prize, a free drink packet and bookmark.
Participants can then work toward achieving their individual goal of reading 20 minutes a day for 21 days between December 1 and January 31. Once reached, all ages will win a completion prize of a squishy toy or a set of hand warmers.
Grand Prize Drawings
Six lucky grand prize winners will have the chance to select from a variety of local activity packages and celebrate their reading achievements. Program participants must complete the reading goal to be eligible for the grand prize:
- Complete the Reading Goal: To qualify, participants must log 20 minutes of reading for 21 days between December 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025. This can include any combination of books, whether fiction, non-fiction, magazines, or audiobooks. Individuals may also record any reading they completed with others.
- Age Group Categories: The prizes will be awarded to two readers, one from each HMMPL Branch, from the following age groups:
- Youth, up to grade 5
- Teens, grades 5 – 12
- Adults, 18 and older
- Selection Process: Winners will be randomly drawn from all participants who complete the Winter Reading goal and record their minutes on Beanstack. Winners will be notified on or after Monday, February 3, 2025.
Local Activity Package Prizes
Winter Reading grand prize winners will get to choose from several entertaining local activity packages, including:
- Newfields Family Membership: A one-year membership for two adults and two minors.
- Urban Air one-day pass for four: Includes admission, socks, and snacks for three children and two adults.
- Topgolf: Gift card for the three-floor golf and entertainment center.
- Color Me Mine: Gift card for this ceramics painting and party studio.
- Indy Fuel Hockey: Gift card for game tickets.
- Penn & Beech Candle Co.: Gift card for this custom candle pouring store.
Sponsored by
Friends and Family Winter Reading has been fully funded by the Friends of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. The Friends conduct several fundraising events throughout the year including, three annual Book Sales, two silent auctions, and the Secret Snowflake Shop offered in early December. You can help support the Friends by becoming a member, donating, or shopping at a Book Sale.
So, don’t wait! Dive into a good book, track your reading, win prizes, and you might just be one of our grand prize winners this winter! Happy reading!