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Home » For Book Lovers » Winter Reading

Winter Reading

Read Three Books, Win a Prize!

Readers of all ages are invited to explore the joy of reading - then celebrate your success on March 1 with a hot chocolate party and fun activities!

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January 1 - March 1, 2025

How to Participate

  1. Keep track of your reading! You can use the Library App or a Winter Reading bookmark.
  2. When you've read three books, visit your preferred Library location to claim your prize.

Prizes

  • Everyone can select from an assortment of prizes!
  • Everyone who completes the Winter Reading challenge will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a set of five tickets to the Washington Wizards game on April 3 against the Orlando Magic or a set of four tickets to a Washington Capitals game at a mutually agreed upon date.

Hot Chocolate Party

Join us on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at either Central, Columbia Pike, Shirlington and Westover Library to celebrate your participation in Winter Reading with a Hot Chocolate Party! RSVP for an event reminder.

Winter Reading is made possible through the generosity of Amazon and the Friends of the Arlington Public Library, in partnership with the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals. 

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