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Join the 2026 Reading Challenge – Read Your Way! Your Stories, Your Choice
January 2 – October 31, 2026. Open to all ages.
Read what you love, what sparks your curiosity, or try something completely new! Reading isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re a mystery sleuth, a fantasy dreamer or a nonfiction explorer, discover stories that speak to you. No rules. No pressure. Just the joy of reading—your way.
Visit your Pierce County Library and read your way into something extraordinary!
Track what you read on Beanstack, (App Store | Google Play), or on a bookmark available at your local library.
Read up to 50 books by October 31, 2026
- Read 10 books and turn in your ticket at any Pierce County location for a small item and an entry into a grand giveaway drawing in November for a larger item.
- Every additional 10 books up to 50 earns additional tickets into the drawing for a total of five tickets.
- Participate on Beanstack and you are automatically entered into the drawings.
Need inspiration or interested in trying something new? Read books from these topics found on displays in all Pierce County Library locations:
- January: Stories of Freedom
- February: Stories without Borders
- March: Hidden Histories
- April: Future Visions
- May: The Natural World
- June: Family, Friendship and Community
- July: Creative Sparks
- August: Mystery and Intrigue
- September: Stories that Bring Joy
- October: Food and Flavor
Not sure what to read? Try one of the many booklists on our website, sign up for a newsletter with reading recommendations, or ask a librarian.
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