Cold weather means your patrons and students are spending more time indoors. A winter reading program can give phones and TVs a well-deserved break.
Cold weather means your patrons and students are spending more time indoors. A winter reading program can give phones and TVs a well-deserved break.
Below are some examples of programs that are simple to build and manage. A Winter reading program will keep your community engaged with the library all season.
An little-known tool to spur sign-ups in winter reading programs is the Email Readers function on the Reader Zone dashboard. Watch the video below to learn more.
Example Winter Reading Programs.
1. Read 1000 minutes. A straight forward goal-based challenge that will countdown from 1000 to zero minutes. A great time frame is January 1, to March 31, 2022.
2. Read 5 Books this Winter. This can be a great way to engage adult readers. Try placing a list of suggested books in the Book Bank to encourage reading.
3. Holiday Break Groups for youth. Engage school-age readers in short-term reading programs that cover holiday breaks.
4. Winter Activities. Partner with local organizations to provide a list of activities patrons can carry out. You can make it fun by offering simple incentives for those who finish the program.