Make a warm drink, cozy up under a blanket and grab a good book, the Winter Reading Challenge is back.

Unlike our signature summer program for kids, this one is for the grown ups. And because everybody likes a reward now and then, we have prizes.

All you have to do is read!

This year, there are two ways to participate! Pick up a paper log at any library location (starting Jan. 2) or use our Beanstack app, available free in your device’s app store! If your child already has a Beanstack account, you’ll need to create a separate one just for yourself. You’ll see your progress and use the app to submit your book reviews and get entered to win.

Then, read between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28. Bring your paper log to any library location or use Beanstack to log. Prize drawings will be at the end of each month.

Not sure what to read or want something new? Check out our MatchBook service! (And pick it up at curbside! Or have it delivered to your door!)

Wait, did you say prizes?

Yes, we’ll have monthly drawings for some great gift cards.

Four prize winners to be chosen in the first prize drawing on Jan. 31 for one of the following $50 gift cards to:

• Bill’s Barbecue
• Iechyd Da Brewing Company
• Legendary Ink Tattoo
• GreenSpace. The Plant Place

Four prize winners to be chosen in the first prize drawing on Feb. 28 for one of the following $50 gift cards to:

• Linton’s Enchanted Garden
• Electric Brew
• Meijer
• Drive & Shine

Plus, everyone who reads at least 40 days will receive a reusable EPL tote bag. Stop into any location from Feb. 28 to March 14 to claim your prize.