Winter Reading Program
About the 2024 Program
Get YETI to read...The YETI Strikes Back 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 2. 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 February 24th 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 February 28, 2024.
Upcoming Events
**Please indicate grade in FALL when registering.
**Due to the high demand of this special collection/program it is available exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders.
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.
Bay County Residents Only
This high demand special collection/program is limited exclusively to Bay County resident cardholders only.
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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.
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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.
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Registration is required. Please register in person, by phone, or online.
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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.