Winter Reading Challenge Returns to the Library

Get ready to read, score and win! The Winter Reading Challenge is back by popular demand. For a third year, we are partnering with Towson University Athletics to offer a "library day" at two of their basketball games in winter 2025. This year, the challenge is expanding to include those in sixth through 12th grades, thanks to Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library. 

Children in kindergarten through 12th grade can win a complimentary ticket to one of the games and other completion prizes by taking part in our Winter Reading Challenge. It runs Monday, December 9 through Friday, January 31. 

1. Families can register on Beanstack, download the game board (PDF) or pick one up at any of our 19 branches. 
2. For every 20 minutes read, the child will be able to color one basketball.
3. When all 20 basketballs are colored in, submit the paper game board to a library staff member to get your completion sticker. Those playing on Beanstack do not need to come in for the completion sticker. 

Completion Prizes 

When you complete the reading, visit any of our 19 branches to receive a Baltimore County Public Library pom-pom beanie, while supplies last. Every child who completes the challenge will also receive a link to claim one complimentary ticket to one of two select basketball games at Towson University and a discounted rate for all others attending with the child:  

• Sunday, February 23, at 2 p.m.—Towson Women’s Basketball versus UNCW 
• Saturday, March 1, at 4 p.m.—Towson Men’s Basketball versus Hampton 

Once at the game, children can visit the library table to receive a foam finger to show their library pride while cheering on the Tigers.  

Get Started 

If you need help picking out what to read, we have a What to Read Next section that has today’s newest selections. Our library staff is also happy to help you find a book that interests you.