Reading Program

2026 Winter Activity Challenges
Monday, January 19-Sunday, February 22

In the spirit of the 2026 Winter Olympics, we want you to go for gold at your Library! This program offers something for everyone and there will be weekly challenges for you to try. Earn prize tickets by watching
movies, listening to music, exploring digital resources, attending Library programs, and reading a variety of books. Track your progress online at greenhillslibrary.beanstack.org or via the Beanstack app.

Registration starts Monday, January 19 at 9am and will continue throughout the duration of the challenge.

Adult Activity Challenge

Week 1: January 19-25

• Read or Listen to One Book
• Leave One Book Review
• Browse the 24-Hour Library
• Complete a Journal Prompt
• Reader’s Choice: Read a Book That Was Published in 2025

Week 2: January 26-February 1

• Read or Listen to One Book
• Leave One Book Review
• Stream a Movie or TV Show on Kanopy
• Check Out an Item from the Beyond Books Collection
• Place a Hold on Something That is Not Available
• Reader’s Choice: Read a Book Under 300 Pages

Week 3: February 2-8

• Read or Listen to One Book
• Leave One Book Review
• Answer Trivia Questions
• Find a Read Alike Using NoveList Plus
• Reader’s Choice: Read a Book Written by a Black Author

Week 4: February 9-15

• Read or Listen to One Book
• Leave One Book Review
• Add a Book That’s Not Released Yet to Your “To Be Read” List
• Decorate a Valentine
• Reader’s Choice: Read a Book That Reminds You of Your Childhood

Week 5: February 16-22

• Read or Listen to One Book
• Leave One Book Review
• Fill Out a Book Match Request
• Stream Music on Hoopla That Was Released in 2025
• Reader’s Choice: Read a Book Published in 2016

Youth Bingo Challenge

On your mark, get set, go! You will have the entire five weeks to earn bingo by completing activities and logging your reading. Each time you mark off a square, you will earn a prize ticket. When you hit bingo, you will earn an extra 10 prize tickets. If you cover all the squares, you will earn a whopping 25 prize tickets! This Challenge is for ages 0-17. This challenge is for ages 0-17.  Check out the Beanstack app or website to begin your bingo challenge!

Youth Bingo Activities

• Read 1 Book
• Read 3 Books
• Read 5 Books
• Read 10 Books
• Read 15 Books
• Anyone is a Poet, You Should Show It!
• Attend a Program
• Be an Artist
• Design Your Own Bookmark
• Go Beyond the Books
• Hot Chocolate Storytime
• Knock Knock
• Participate in a Monthly Checkout Incentive
• Participate in a Monthly Contest
• Random Act of Kindness
• Read a Book Aloud
• Read a Book Set in Winter
• Read a Graphic Novel
• Read a Nonfiction Book
• Share Your Favorite Chilly Day Meal
• Walking in a Winter Wonderland
• Watch a Movie Based Off a Book
• Watch a Winter Olympic Event
• Winter Memories
•  Winter Scavenger Hunt

Questions?

Youth/teen registrants: Call 708-598-8446, ext. 117 or email youthservices@greenhillslibrary.org.
Adult registrants: Call 708-598-8446, ext. 120 or email adultservices@greenhillslibrary.org.