Released: December 15, 2023
Delaware County Libraries is excited to announce the start of its engaging 12 Days of Reading challenge, beginning Saturday, December 16! This holiday season cozy up with your favorite books and join in the fun.
During the "12 Days of Reading," participants are encouraged to log their reading every day from December 16 to December 27. Successfully logging your reading each day earns you unique "logging badges," creatively themed after the classic carol "The 12 Days of Christmas."
Interestingly, this carol was first published in England in 1780 in the children's book "Mirth Without Mischief," originally as a rhyme or chant without music.
In the bustling holiday season, taking time to delve into a book can be incredibly rewarding. Whether it's just a few pages, a chapter, or an entire series, reading offers a peaceful retreat amid the holiday rush. The winter's long nights are the ideal setting for this literary journey, allowing you to relax, reflect, and embark on a challenge that paves the way for a successful and fulfilling 2024.
The 12 Days of Reading challenge welcomes readers of all ages, from 6 to 116! For our younger book lovers under 6, the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge awaits.
Ready to start? Register at www.delcolibraries.org/Reading-Challenge, click on the "12 Days of Reading Challenge" link, and sign up or log in using the Delaware County Libraries’ free Beanstack App.
This delightful reading adventure is proudly sponsored by the Delaware County Council. Join us and make your holiday season a story to remember!
The Beanstack app, widely used by libraries and schools, is a platform designed to motivate reading through various activities and challenges. It is considered a leading solution for encouraging reading and is employed by thousands of libraries and schools globally. The app serves as a tool to engage communities in reading, similar to how a Fitbit motivates physical activity. It has been particularly effective in enhancing reading engagement, with data showing that users of the mobile app report an increase in reading activity.
Beanstack is widely considered an innovative and effective tool for promoting reading among diverse communities, particularly in educational and library settings. Its features are designed to make reading a more engaging, trackable, and rewarding experience for individuals of all ages.