Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge Runs Jan 3 – Mar 20
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and the Washington Wizards have teamed up with the D.C. Public Library (DCPL), the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), the Alexandria Library, the Arlington Public Library (APL) and the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) to get young people reading this winter with the “Wizards Winter Reading Challenge.” The free challenge, designed for ages 3-19, is now underway and will run through March 20.
To help promote youth literacy across Maryland, the District, and Virginia, the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge is providing participants with the ability to connect with their local library while encouraging them to build a positive reading culture. School-aged children and teens can sign up and earn badges that encourage reading for pleasure, joining interactive events and building healthy habits that they can add to their routine throughout the year.
“MCPL customers loved participating in the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge last year, and we are excited to be partnering with the Wizards again.” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “The Challenge is a great way to get kids, tweens and teens involved with reading, with their library and with their community.”
Participating is easy:
- Sign up online via MCPL’s website.
- Print a game board at home or pick one up at your local library.
- Read any book of your choosing for 20 minutes a day and complete fun activities to receive points and earn badges.
- Earn the Reading badge and at least two other badges focused on Fitness Fun, Programs, or Connect and Share by March 20 to complete the Challenge.
Those who complete the Challenge will be eligible for a variety of prizes that will be available at their local library while supplies last. They will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win two tickets to the Wizards’ home game on April 12 against the Chicago Bulls.
Register for the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge here, by visiting MCPL’s website or any of MCPL’s 21 locations.