PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
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PAPER-FIRST VERSION

Join [LIBRARY NAME] for four weeks of winter reading.

Who can join: [AUDIENCE].
Reading dates: [START DATE] through [END DATE].
Goal: 300 minutes across the whole program.
What counts: independent reading, shared read-alouds, listening to audiobooks, and rereading.

Write the date and minutes on your log. Book titles are optional. Read at your own pace; there is no daily streak or weekly minimum.

Submit your log once at [SUBMISSION PLACE] by [SUBMISSION DEADLINE]. Do not also enter those same minutes digitally. Ask staff how to handle corrections or additional reading after submission.

Rewards: [REWARD DETAILS].
Questions or help: [CONTACT].

OPTIONAL READER ZONE VERSION

Join [LIBRARY NAME] for four weeks of winter reading.

Who can join: [AUDIENCE].
Reading dates: [START DATE] through [END DATE].
Goal: 300 minutes across the whole program. Read at your own pace; no daily streak or weekly minimum is required.
What counts: independent reading, shared read-alouds, listening to audiobooks, and rereading.

Use the Reader Zone app or Desktop Reader Portal. Create or sign in to your Reader account and join with [PROGRAM CODE]. Select [GROUP NAME] as directed by library staff. A family account can manage multiple Readers. Ask [CONTACT] for help joining.

Record the date and minutes for the correct Reader. Book titles are optional. Enter eligible reading by [ENTRY DEADLINE], for the program dates above.

Prefer paper? Get a log at [PICKUP PLACE] and submit it at [SUBMISSION PLACE] by [SUBMISSION DEADLINE]. Staff can manage participation for you. Do not submit the same minutes both on paper and online.

Rewards: [REWARD DETAILS].
Questions or help: [CONTACT].