{"id":63732,"date":"2025-12-17T22:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T22:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/63732\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T22:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T22:32:15","slug":"library-2025-winter-reading-challenge-happening-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/63732\/","title":{"rendered":"Library 2025 Winter Reading Challenge Happening Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join Erie County Public Library&#8217;s &#8220;Blizzard of Books&#8221; for prizes and family-friendly activities<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"379\">If winter has you tempted to hibernate, Erie County Public Library has a better plan: read, play, create, and win prizes.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"506\">From December 15 through January 17, ECPL is hosting Blizzard of Books, a winter reading challenge for all ages \u2014 plus a packed lineup of cozy, creative, and kid-friendly programs happening across library branches throughout Erie County.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"506\" style=\"text-align: center;\">This article is sponsored by Erie County Public Library.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"755\">Whether you have a baby in tow, a book-loving tween, or a teen who needs a reason to put the phone down, there\u2019s something here worth adding to your calendar.<\/p>\n<p>\u2744\ufe0f What Is Blizzard of Books?<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"955\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eriecounty-pa.libguides.com\/WinterReadingChallenge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Blizzard of Books<\/a> is ECPL\u2019s winter reading challenge for readers of all ages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"955\">Grownups are encouraged to complete the challenge with their kids. By participating, you can model good reading habits for your little ones, and gain some winter enrichment too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"955\">Librarian tip:\u00a0Try a household challenge \u2014 who can win the most tickets in your family?<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"1038\">Here\u2019s how Blizzard of Books works:<\/p>\n<p>Pick up a challenge sheet at any ECPL locationComplete six library-related activitiesTurn in your sheet by January 17Each completed sheet = One raffle ticketComplete multiple sheets for more chances to win<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1323\">Each challenge sheet includes a snowman tracker, and you\u2019ll get a surprise snowman design every time you finish a challenge \u2014 a fun bonus kids will love.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t-Miss Blizzard of Books Events (Pick a Few!)<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1543\">There are dozens of programs happening at Erie County Public Libraries this December and January, but here are some of the most family-friendly and standout events to check out before Christmas:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bf6a374c-6716-4e18-bdf3-315c1aeba104.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\"\/><br \/>\ud83c\udfac Family Movie Night: The Grinch<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"462\">Thursday, December 18 | 6\u20138 PM<br \/>Blasco Library<br data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"\/>A holiday classic that\u2019s easy, cozy, and perfect for all ages. Pajamas welcome.<\/p>\n<p>\u2744\ufe0f Snow What Fun!<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"751\">Saturday, December 20 | 2\u20134 PM<br \/>Blasco Library<br data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\"\/>A winter-themed afternoon of hands-on fun \u2014 great for kids who need to burn off some energy.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf81 Crafternoon: Make a Sublimation Gift<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"928\">Saturday, December 20 | 2\u20134 PM<br \/>Blasco Library<br data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\"\/>Drop in and create a personalized gift \u2014 ideal for last-minute holiday crafting.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udde9 Puzzle Pals<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1068\">Monday, December 22 | 1\u20133 PM<br \/>Iroquois Library<br data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\/>A low-pressure, screen-free way for kids to work together and stay engaged during winter break.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcda Off the Shelf: Cozy Winter Reads<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1242\">Monday, December 22 | 6\u20137:30 PM<br \/>Blasco Library<br data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\/>A laid-back evening focused on winter reading inspiration for ages 10-13. Advanced registration required.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf81 Teen: DIY Gifts<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1401\">Monday, December 22 | 6\u20138 PM<br \/>Blasco Library<br data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\/>A great option for teens who want to make something meaningful (and avoid crowded stores).<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2698\">Want more?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.erielibrary.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">See a full list of library events.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf89 Noon Year&#8217;s Eve! Party<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2698\">Wednesday, December 31 | 11 AM-noon<br \/>Blasco Library<br \/>Join us for our Noon Year&#8217;s Eve party at the library! We will eat fancy snacks, play games, and watch balloons drop as we count down to 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Prizes + Giving Back<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3027\" data-start=\"2874\">Prize drawings will happen after January 17, with winners notified by phone.<\/p>\n<p>Good to Know\u00a0Registration is in person only at any ECPL locationYou can turn in completed challenge sheets at any libraryAll participants are pooled together for prize drawingsChallenge sheets and materials are provided \u2014 no printing neededWant the Full Lineup?<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3529\">This is just a small snapshot of what\u2019s happening. You can browse all Blizzard of Books programs (plus storytimes, movies, crafts, and teen events) at <a href=\"https:\/\/events.erielibrary.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">events.erielibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3877\" data-start=\"3713\">If winter is stretching long and the kids need something new, Blizzard of Books is an easy, free way to mix learning, fun, and a little extra magic into the season.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3945\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"3879\">Bundle up, grab a book, and let the snowman tracking begin!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Want more info?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eriecounty-pa.libguides.com\/WinterReadingChallenge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">See more details on the dedicated Blizzard of Books page.<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Join Erie County Public Library&#8217;s &#8220;Blizzard of Books&#8221; for prizes and family-friendly activities If winter has you tempted&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":63733,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1955,734,1961,136,138,137,1756,1957,1507,1953,1962,1958,1956,726,1959,1960,289,1954],"class_list":{"0":"post-63732","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-erie","8":"tag-calendar","9":"tag-children","10":"tag-clifton-montclair","11":"tag-erie","12":"tag-erie-headlines","13":"tag-erie-news","14":"tag-events","15":"tag-families","16":"tag-family-fun","17":"tag-kids-activities","18":"tag-nj","19":"tag-parks","20":"tag-resource-guides","21":"tag-sports","22":"tag-summer-camps","23":"tag-theatre-camps","24":"tag-things-to-do","25":"tag-weekly-newsletter"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}