Winter Reading Challenge from December 18, 2026 to January 18, 2027
Winter Reading Challenge is for all ages!
Challenge Period: December 18, 2026 – January 18, 2027.
Registration opens on Friday, December 18, 2026.
To register, log in to your Beanstack, opens in a new tab account or create an account.
How It Works
Earn Points
Log your reading and earn points.
1 minute of reading = 1 point.
If logging for a preschooler, you may want to log books.
1 book read = 20 points.
At 500 points, you will complete the challenge and automatically get entered into the grand prize drawing for your age group.
Earn Prizes
Children ages 0–5th grade
Children ages 0–5th grade will earn Winter Reading Buttons at 250 and 500 points. Visit each branch (and the Bookmobile!) to earn that location's unique button.
Teens and Adults
Teens in grades 6–12 and adults will earn Winter Reading stickers at 250 and 500 points. At 500 points, teens and adults will get a Friends and Advocates Bookstore coupon for one free book up to $3.00 in value.
Earn Buttons
Video Guide for Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge Events
Fun and free activities and programs for the whole family!
Thank you, Friends and Advocates
Thank you to the Forsyth County Public Library Friends and Advocates, opens in a new tab for their generous annual support of Winter Reading Challenge.