Winter Reading Program at Monterey County Free Libraries starts December 1!

As we head into the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read!

To help you get your snuggle on, MCFL invites library users of all ages to sign up for the fourth annual Winter Reading Program. Starting December 1st, visit any MCFL Branch to get your reading log, or sign-up online by visiting Beanstack https://emcfl.beanstack.org/.

Winter reading is for everyone and all who signs-up – kids, teens and adults – can select a FREE book to keep as their sign-up bonus (books available in Spanish and English). Track your reading for up to 6 hours to earn your choice of finisher prize. Prizes for kids include a stuffed penguin or snowman slime and prizes for adults and teens include lip balm or a USB. Or finishers can select another free book as their prize. All reading counts including parents reading to children and listening to audiobooks, so have fun, and discover some new stories.

The Winter Reading Program runs from December 1st, 2023, through January 31st, 2024.

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