Winter Reading Program

Winter Reading Program

 

WRP 24

 

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

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Dinovember Takeover @ WIRT

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Family, Children
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Wirt Children's Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Dinosaurs have taken over the library for Dinovember again!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Middle Pages Loot Boxes: Grades 6-8

All Day 11/18 - 11/23
Tweens, Teens
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

**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.

Please alert staff to any food allergies.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Move and Groove @ WIRT

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Babies & Toddlers
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with an adult.  Join us for a story, music, and dancing! Both kids and their caregivers will enjoy shaking their sillies out in this movement-based program.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Puzzle Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Room: Kantzler Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

*Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. 

Teens are invited to join us and create your own puzzle art- all supplies provided!

 

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.

Participant must be in grades sixth through twelfth (6-12) to register for this program

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Awkward Family Photos Holiday Edition

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Sage Branch Library
Registration
Library Branch: Sage Branch Library
Room: Sage Branch Community Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us at Sage Library for Awkward Family Photos Holiday Edition on Thursday, November 21 at 5:00 pm.

For families with children between the ages of 0-12. 

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.

Registration is required.  Please register in person, by phone, or online.