Colder months of the year are a great time to e enjoy a good book, with Macquarie Regional Library’s Winter Reading Challenge aiming to incentivise and motivate reading habits.

The Winter Reading Challenge is free to join, and open to all ages and runs until the end of winter, Saturday, August 31

Our library features an extensive range of books, and also provides access to large range of eAudiobooks and eBooks via apps such as Libby, BorrowBox and Indyreads. Those signing up for the challenge can do so via the Beanstack app. 

“The Winter Reading Challenge is a fun way to challenge family and friends and help build the habit of reading whether that be for entertainment or relaxation,” Macquarie Regional Library Manager Kathryn McAlister said.

“Reading is a skill for life, and something people of all ages can enjoy, so we look forward to seeing adults, teens and children sign up for the challenge,” she added.

The local library is the ideal place to hook-in to the latest great books out there, from fantastic fiction writers, to history, science, art, and culture.

“Books and audio books can be borrowed free-of-charge with a library card, and the team at the library are more than happy to assist with new reading recommendations,” Mrs McAlister said.

“Macquarie Regional Library is constantly adding new books and online resources to the collection, so if you haven’t visited the library recently, we encourage you to come in and see what’s new in the collection.”

To register for the Winter Reading Challenge, download the Beanstack app and then simply log reading sessions via the app. For every 20 minutes of reading logged, participants receive a virtual badge. Each badge earns the participant one ticket into a weekly prize draw.

“There are a great range of prize packs to be won,” Mrs McAlister said. “Also, the Winter Reading Challenge is a great way to read more in 2024,”  she concluded.

Not a member of the Macquarie Regional Library? Join for free at your local library branch.

For more information about the Winter Reading Challenge, go to: www.mrl.nsw.gov.au or drop in your local library branch.