2026 Winter Reading Program
This winter, LPCPL is inviting you to go for the gold by diving into award-winning books—titles recognized for their outstanding storytelling, unforgettable characters, and powerful ideas. Whether you choose a medal-worthy novel, a celebrated nonfiction title, or an acclaimed children’s book to share with your family, you’ll be joining a community of readers all cheering each other on.
Earn Olympic-inspired badges when you log the minutes you spent reading award winning titles, like the Young Hoosier Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, National Book Award and more!
Win a token to use in the Library's claw machine for every 60 minutes/1 hour you spend reading. Limit 5 tokens per person.
Let the games—and the books—begin!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
It is never too early to start your little one on the road to reading! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages you to spend time sharing books with your little ones while building critical early literacy skills. Earn badges and special completion prizes along the way. For babies, toddlers, and preschool students.
500 Books Before Middle School
Are you up to the challenge? Read 500 books before middle school and earn badges and completion prizes along the way! For students in grades K-5.
100 Books Before College
Take the challenge! Read 100 books before you graduate from high school to earn badges and completion prizes along the way. For students in grades 6–12.
We want to keep kids, teens, and adults engaged in reading throughout their life. We offer several reading programs designed to encourage reading and make it fun!