Discover new titles, explore big ideas, and read outside your comfort zone! Pick up a paper tracking sheet at the library (printer-friendly version available here) or sign up on Beanstack.
2025 LPPL Reading Challenge:
January: A book published at least 25 years ago
February: A book by a Black author
March: A book with a map in it
April: A book with a weather word in the title
May: A book with plants on the cover
June: A book by an Indigenous writer
July: The first book in a series
August: A book set on an island
September: A book recommended by a friend
October: A book featuring a library
November: A biography about someone you admire
December: A book with “old” or “new” in the title
What is a reading challenge?
A reading challenge encourages you to read (or listen) outside your comfort zone. Try a new author, a new genre, or a new format.
Who can participate?
Anyone over the age of 13. To be eligible to win the prize draw, you must have a Lincoln Pelham Public Library card. Need a card? Visit any LPPL branch or sign up online.
What counts?
Print books, eBooks, audiobooks, YA, graphic novels, short story collections, you name it! Magazines and children’s books do not count.
Do the books have to be library books?
Not at all. Check out library books, download eBooks, borrow from friends, shop at a local bookstore, or visit your bookshelf at home.
Help! I don’t know what to read!
We’re here to help! Each month the library will share recommended reads for each theme. Remember to be creative when choosing your books.
You can also join the LPPL Reading Challenge Facebook group to see what others are reading and share your ideas!
How do I complete the challenge?
Read and log one book from each category (12 total). You do not have to go in order but are encouraged to do so.
For 2025: Submit your list in person at any LPPL branch or log all your books on Beanstack by Saturday, January 10, 2026 to be entered in the prize draw.