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Winter Reads 2026

Warm Up with Winter Reading

Make the chilly months fly by with a great book! Curl up, get cozy, and let the pages keep you warm during our Winter Reading Challenge for adults.

Submit Book Reviews & Enter to Win

Foundation canvas tote big filled with books and outside on library terrace surrounded by snow

Share your reading this winter—submit book reviews in person or online through Beanstack. You’ll receive a book-themed prize with your first review. Every review you submit enters you into our end-of-February drawing for a chance to win one of ten book bundles, packed in a Foundation tote. The more you read and share, the better your chances of winning!

Read Bags

Warm up with a Read Bag—a curated collection of three librarian-selected books centered on a unique theme. Choose from Historical Fiction, Let’s Eat, Minnesota Authors, Page-Turning Thrillers, and more. Check out the books and return the bag to the Info Desk for refilling. Perfect for readers who want a surprise, are short on browsing time, or just want to try something new.

Take & Make Kits

Get creative at home with our seasonal crafting kits! Pick up kits at the library while supplies last.

  • January: Make your own handmade notebook.
  • February: Create a heart-shaped puzzle-piece wreath.

Special Classes & Programs

Warm up your winter with our lineup of classes and programs, including author talks, art workshops, genealogy, and more. Check out our ShelfLife Winter 2026 Catalog!