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Embark on a literary journey with our annual Winter Reading Challenge, suitable for all ages! From January 1 to January 31 each year, dive into a world of captivating themes that change every year. Earn impressive badges as you read your way through the chilly winter days and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes tailored to your age group! 📚❄️ Don't miss out on the excitement – join us for a month-long celebration of reading and adventure!*

*Please note that all books logged for our youngest readers will also count towards their 1,000 book odyssey*

We’ve all heard it’s important to read to your child but really, how important is it? A study from Ohio State’s Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy found that “young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to…even kids who are read only one book a day will hear about 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who don’t regularly read books with a parent or caregiver” (Grabmeier 2019). How Does it Work? Come to your local Lower Merion Library and to be registered on Beanstack© and receive a Beanstack Badge Book (while supplies last) and informational materials! Track your progress in the Badge Book with the colorful milestone stickers. Then enter the number of books you read in Beanstack© (lmls.beanstack.org) to get virtual badges and reward messages. It’s that easy! Attending storytime counts towards your book count too. And yes, if you read the same book every night it counts! Milestone Prizes: For every 100 books read, come to the library to receive a Brag Tag®! At 250, 500, and 750 books you will receive a free book! When you complete all 1000 books you will receive another free book plus a graduation certificate!

Grabmeier, J. (2019, April). The importance of reading to kids daily. The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology. https://ehe.osu.edu/news/listing/importance-reading-kids-daily-0

Get ready for more fantastic reading adventures coming your way! 📚 Keep your eyes peeled for exciting opportunities to dive into new challenges, earn those coveted badges, and snag awesome prizes. 🌟 As we journey through the calendar year, we're cooking up a fresh batch of challenges just for you! Stay tuned for updates – the fun never stops at our library! 🎉*

*Please note that all books logged for our youngest readers will also count towards their 1,000 book odyssey*

Get ready for another epic adventure at Lower Merion Libraries this summer! 🌟 It's that time of the year again – our much-loved Summer Reading Challenge is back, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! We're thrilled to announce that this year's theme is "Adventure Begins at Your Library" 📚✨. Whether you're a toddler just beginning your reading journey or a seasoned bookworm, there's something for everyone! We've revamped our programs to make them even more exciting. From our Read-to-Me sessions for our littlest readers to our Teen/YA program bursting with thrills, there's no shortage of fun-filled reading adventures. And guess what? This year, we're making it easier for our youngest participants by tracking reading through a book count, so every page turned counts toward their 1,000 books challenge! Mark your calendars – the adventure kicks off on Monday, June 17, and lasts until Saturday, August 10. Stay tuned for more updates on advance registration – you won't want to miss out on the excitement!