When the weather is cold out, it's a great time to curl up with a good book. McMillan Library has winter reading programs for all ages again this year. Our programs for children and adults have already started and our teen program will be starting soon. See below for details of the different programs.
Children: Starting January 8th and running through the months of January and February is the Winter Reading Program for children. All children aged 0-11 years old are encouraged to participate. Pick up an entry sheet for your child 0-5 or 6-11 at the Children's desk (there will be separate sheets for each month). Complete a combination of activities and reading and return your completed form to the Children's desk for a prize!
Adults: Get ready, book lovers! McMillan Memorial Library's annual Book Bingo is back! Starting January 15th and running through April 15th, 2025, join us for a literary adventure that could win you fabulous prizes! To play, pick up a game card at the Information Desk, or download the bingo card here. Read books that match the prompts on your Bingo card. Write down the title and author in the corresponding square. Aim for a BINGO by completing a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line! Feeling ambitious? Go for a BLACKOUT by filling in all 25 squares! *** Prizes will be announced on our social media and website after the contest closes. ***
Teens: First go to mcm.beanstack.com and sign up for the Teen Winter Reading Game. This reading game is all about book reviews. After you have signed up (or logged in because you have played on Beanstack before) look at the Bingo board and decide which genre you want to read. Read and review a book (audio, physical or e-book) that is appropriate for someone between the ages of 11-18 for each Bingo spot. Submit your review of at least 50 words through the online portal. Once it’s accepted by Miss Alicia, your review will be posted for every participant to read and you will receive a badge for the review. It takes 4 book reviews to get a Bingo. You can complete a line of Bingo horizontally, vertically or diagonally to win a prize from the treasure chest. Additionally if you finish the entire Bingo card, you win a second prize from the treasure chest. All books must be read between February 1 - March 15th. Email Miss Alicia at teen [at] mcmillanlibrary.org (teen[at]mcmillanlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions.