As we wrap up the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, we want to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated with us. Your enthusiasm for reading made this another fun and successful challenge! We'd like to share some stats from this year's challenge for inquiring minds:
- 223 adults participated
- 1,145 books read
- 142 mugs given out
- nine staff Facebook photo shoots (including three on location and two with costume changes)
- Most popular category: Book with a Name in the Title
We would also like to congratulate this year's prize drawing winners:
- Drawing 1 - Book Bundle: Jimmy D.
- Drawing 2 - Book Bundle: Tesia F.
- 3 Legged Dog Studio Gift Card: Kristen B.
- Local Restaurant Gift Card: Jeremy B.
- Local Sweets and Treats Package: Patricia W.
- Meijer Gift Card: Stephanie H.
- Local Bookstore Package: Vickie B.
- Super Reader Kobo eReader: Kelcy M.
If you participated this year, don't forget to share your thoughts in our brief survey. Your feedback will help us make future challenges even better!
Thanks again, and we'll see you for the next one in 2027!