Winter Reading

Winter Reading December 1 - February 28.

Winter Reading —

December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Winter reading is an annual challenge for library patrons of all ages. Sign up for the challenge through our Beanstack page, then read books and complete activities that meet the requirements of the challenge (details available in Beanstack after registering).

Sign up available starting December 1

Teens and Adults

How it Works:

  • Ages! Teens (grades 7-12) and adults (18+).
  • Read! Each day you read brings you closer to a prize. Get IFPL branded swag on days 30 and 60 (available Dec 30 and Jan 29) and a book on day 80 (available Feb 18).
  • Do! Complete an activity and earn a ticket for a chance to win a gift card to a local business. The more activities you complete, the more chances you get. Tickets must be submitted on our online program tracker, Beanstack, by 11:59pm on Feb 28.
  • Claim! Record your progress on this log or on Beanstack (QR code above). Prizes will be available at the 2nd Floor Desk; some prizes may have limited quantities. You must have a current library membership in order to pick up prizes. Prizes must be picked up by March 21, 2026.

Quick Information:

Family Winter Reading

How it Works:

  • Sign up online using an adult’s account at ifpl.beanstack.com or pick up a paper log at the Children’s desk starting Monday, December 1st.
  • Read together as a family for 55 days. At least one adult and one child must read together.
  • Earn a †game of your choice that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

For more information about our winter reading challenge, send us a message or call 208-612-8460.

†While supplies last. Some prizes may run out of stock before the end of the challenge.