January 1 - February 28, 2026

Winter Reading Challenge

Kick-off the new year with our Winter Reading Challenge! Choose to track books OR minutes and log your reading until February 28th!

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Olivetti

This is a book I could not put down. It was a page turner, I had to know what happened.

Leonardo Da Vinci

If you are interested in the Renaissance, both art and history, as well as science and math, then this is a To-Read. Isaacson does a great job chronicling da Vinci's life while analysis his full body of work. My only recommendation is to look up h...

Buckeye

Be warned: this book is depressing. From start to finish: depressing.

The paradise problem

Had me listening when I was doing dishes laundry everything ufff

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

A festive, character forward mystery that’s easy to settle into. It’s often compared to Knives Out, but this one leans more cozy than twist heavy, with the focus landing just as much on relationships as the mystery itself. If you’re in the mood...

In a Holidaze

There’s something about In a Holidaze that feels like a mug of hot cocoa you didn’t know you needed ☕🎄 ❄️ Snowy cabins, messy feelings, found family, and the quiet reminder that sometimes life keeps looping until you finally choose yourself. ...

Christmas Pig

This is a sweet story of a young boy who experiences changes in family and friends with the help of his trusty toy pig, DP. When DP is lost, the Replacement pig helps the child find the Land of the Lost so they can recover DP. The story has a swee...

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

I learn a lot about her and Iove it I recommended it to people who like the movie

The American Revolution

It’s great if you like un boring Historical war novels 🥳

Even Better Than Sprinkles

The cover of this book screams Nevaeh and me, and I believe our friendship is even better than sprinkles! Thank you for such a delightful read 😊💕

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge (Logging)

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500 Books Before Middle School (Douglas County Libraries)

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WGRLS Staff Onboarding Challenge

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Well read, y'all!

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

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Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

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