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New Year, New Reads

Winter Adult Reading Challenge 2024

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Ring in the new year with some refreshing new reads!

 

Between January 2 and April 1, complete at least eight (8) of the categories below.  You can read or listen to books and audiobooks as well as eBooks and eAudiobooks.  

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Fill in your name and contact information as well as the book title next to each category; one book title per category please.  Once completed form is turned in, you will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card from a local business.

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Challenge ends at 5pm on April 1. Winner(s) will be drawn by lottery on April 4; the number of winners will depend on number of entries received and will be at least one (1), but will not exceed four (4) gift card winners.

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Stop by the library to pick up the form and brochures or print the form and brochures by clicking the above and below blue buttons.

 

Name:______________________________________________Email: ___________________________________________________

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  • Register for and attend a library program: _______________________________________________________________

  • Check out a museum pass, visit the museum, return pass: ______________________________________________

  • Select an  IVPL Database and research a topic of choice: ________________________________________________

  • Using Libby or Hoopla, check out an eBook, eAudiobook, or eMagazine:________________________ ________

  • New York Times Notables 2023 (see booklist): ____________________________________________________________

  • Non-fiction book about current events: __________________________________________________________________

  • Book from Bibliophile Diverse Spines (see booklist): _____________________________________________________

  • How-to book to learn something new (writing, cooking, photography, gardening, traveling, drawing…): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Explores a culture different from your own: ______________________________________________________________

  • Recommended read: _____________________________________________________________________________________

  • Biography: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Book in a genre you don’t usually read: ___________________________________________________________________

  • Sparks inspiration or personal growth: ____________________________________________________________________

  • Presents a viewpoint different than your own: ____________________________________________________________

  • Award-Winning Book: _____________________________________________________________________________________

  • A book you previously did not finish: _____ ________________________________________________________________

  • Challenged or banned (see booklist):________________________________________________________________________

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