Winter Reading Program
About the 2025 Program
Get YETI to read...Return of the YETI 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 6. 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 March 1st 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 March 1, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Paint-A-Peep Art Contest
*All available supplies have been picked up*
April's Theme is Graphic Novels!
4th and 5th graders are invited to try the Bay County Library System's subscription box, B.A.M! (Books and More).
Disclaimer(s)
Bay County Residents Only
This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.
Please alert staff to any food allergies.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration - Sage
Join us at each branch to celebrate another year of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Sign up for the new program while enjoying stories, early literacy activities, and cake!
Disclaimer(s)
Please alert staff to any food allergies.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
Create your own adorable bunny sign to keep or give as a gift!
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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.
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
This could get messy! Please wear old clothes.
Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.