The Basics
Earn prizes for reading anything you want! You can even count newspapers, magazines, online articles, and text books!
Check the calendar for upcoming dates for the Adult Winter Reading Program.
It’s Easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Read.
You can read anything that you’d like – as long as you’re reading, it counts!
2. Record.
Keep track of the time you spend reading. For every ten minutes that you read, you can check off one of the boxes on your Reading Record.
3. Earn Prizes!
Bring in a completed Reading Log to get your prize.
You only have to complete an individual Reading Log (i.e., Log 1, Log 2, etc.), not the entire Reading Record to earn your prize.
Participating
You don’t need to register to start the program! The first time you bring in a log, we’ll just add your name to our spreadsheet and start recording your logs. Easy as pie!
You don’t need to live in Normal to participate. You just have to be 16 or older.
Prizes
There are plenty of opportunities to win prizes!
First, each completed Reading Log will earn you one prize that you can pick out at the Front Desk.
Second, each Reading Log will also get you an entry into our Grand Prize Drawing. So, the more logs you turn in, the more chances you’ll have to win.
The drawing will take place after the Winter Reading Program has ended and you’ll be notified if you won one of our many amazing prizes!
Winners of our Grand Prize Drawing will be able to come in and select their prize. Prize selection will be on a first come, first serve basis, so hurry in!
Sponsors
We could not do this program without all of our wonderful sponsors!
Please give them a great big thank-you next time you stop by their business.
Avanti’s Italian Restaurant
309-452-4436
407 South Main Street, Normal
&
309-662-4436
3302 E. Empire Street, Bloomington
Chipotle Mexican Grill
309-862-0309
701 South Main Street, Normal
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309-661-7850
305 North Veterans Parkway, Bloomington
DP Dough
309-888-ZONE (9663)
121 E. Beaufort St., Normal
Ecology Action Center
309-454-3169
202 West College Avenue
The Garlic Press
309-452-8841
108 North Street, Normal
Great Harvest Bread Company
309-662-8500
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
Jimmy John’s
309-452-8200
207 West North Street, Normal
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309-451-1800
305 South Main Street, Normal
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309-828-3300
203 West Market, Bloomington
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309-664-6800
2301 E. Washington
Kelly’s Bakery & Cafe
309-820-1200
113 N. Center Street, Bloomington
Meatheads Burgers & Fries
309-451-3535
701 S. Main Street, Normal
&
309-661-8866
305 North Veteran’s Parkway, Suite 107, Bloomington
Midwest College of Cosmetology
309-451-1373
755 West Raab Road
Miller Park Zoo
309-434-2250
1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
Pepsi Ice Center
309-434-2737
201 S. Roosevelt Avenue, Bloomington
Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center
309-663-8556
804 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington
WGLT 89.1 FM
309-438-8910
Old Union Building – ISU Campus
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I count magazines, newspapers, or online articles?
Absolutely!
Can I count audiobooks?
You bet!
Can I count books that I read on my computer or e-reader?
Of course!
Can I count time that I spend reading to my kids?
For sure!
Can I count the time that I spend reading a book even if I don’t finish it?
Absolutely! Ten minutes is ten minutes, whether you finish the book or not.
If I finish the Reading Logs in my booklet, can I do more?
Since we have a limited number of prizes, we ask that you complete only six Reading Logs.
Is it okay if I lose my original booklet?
No problem! You can just grab another one. We have the number of Reading Logs you’ve already completed saved in our records.
Can I join the program after its official start date?
You bet! And if you can remember any reading that you’ve done after the official start date, you’re welcome to go back and count that.
Can I count reading that I’ve done before the official start date?
Actually, we do ask that you count only reading you’ve done within the official dates of the program.
