The Tillamook County Library is pleased to offer a new winter reading challenge! Winter Reading Fest 2025, is designed for children and teens ages 18 and under and runs from Monday, December 22nd to Monday, January 5th . This fun, family-friendly program encourages winter break reading while offering goodie bag prizes, activities, and a chance to win one of two (2) grand prizes from the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Participation is simple. Beginning December 22nd, young readers can enroll in the program online or at their local library and pick up a Snowflake Tracker Bookmark at any Tillamook County Library branch. Each day they read for at least 20 minutes (or are read to) they mark off a snowflake on their bookmark.
After marking off all 10 snowflakes, participants can return their completed bookmark to the library by January 6th to receive a Winter Reading Fest goodie bag, while supplies last. Library staff will record their completion in their account, so readers should bring their library card when turning in their bookmark. If a child does not have their own library card it is ok to use a parent or guardian’s, with their permission.
For those looking to extend the fun, the library is also offering Extra Credit Challenges on the Tillabook website. Each challenge completed earns one entry into the Grand Prize Drawing, held January 6. This year’s grand prize features two sets of four (4) day passes to the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport.
“We’re thrilled to offer a winter break program that keeps kids engaged, excited, and reading during the holiday season,” said the Tillamook County Library staff. “Winter Reading Fest is designed to encourage reading and exploring our library catalog.”
Families can find full details, enroll, and explore Extra Credit Challenges at the Winter Reading Fest website: https://catalog.tillabook.org/WinterReadingFest.
For more information, visit the website or contact any Tillamook County Library branch.