Embark on a literary journey in 2025 with Burlington Public Library’s exciting new program, BPL Reading Challenge. Starting this January, we invite adult book lovers to explore an extraordinary world through literature.

Discover the read less travelled
Over the course of 12 months, delve into 12 unique themes, each designed to transport readers on 12 incredible adventures that will challenge them in new and unexpected ways. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to reignite your love for books, BPL Reading Challenge promises to be a delightful adventure.

Challenge yourself
BPL Reading Challenge is not just about reading more books; it is about reaching farther, reaching deeper, and reaching into the unknown through reading. While participants get to choose their own books to read, the monthly themes provide an opportunity to expand their reading horizons by exploring genres, styles, and topics outside their usual preferences, and discovering new authors and voices.

How it works
BPL Reading Challenge is easy to join and take part in.

Register for free
Sign up for BPL Reading Challenge at no cost. Upon registration, you’ll receive a handy reading tracker and be signed up for a monthly email packed with booklists and inspiration. Anyone with a library card from Burlington or our Halton Region, Hamilton, and OverDrive partner libraries can join the challenge. BPL membership is free if you live, work, or attend school in Burlington.

Read a book each month
Pick any book that fits the monthly theme. Library booklists and recommendations from fellow readers and library staff will keep your options fresh and exciting.

Track your progress and win prizes
Check-in online each month to track your reading journey. For every month you complete, you’ll be entered into a draw for fabulous prizes, with a grand prize up for grabs at the end of the challenge.

Join the community
Connect with other readers through our monthly meetups, where you can discuss your latest reads, exchange recommendations, and make new friends.

Sign up today
Don’t miss out on this chance to enrich your reading life and be part of a vibrant community of book enthusiasts. Get ready now to plan for 2025 and make it a year of literary adventures! Registration opens Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

For more information or to register, visit bpl.on.ca/readingchallenge.