Contact: Julie Knapp

Sussex County Main Library

973 948-3660 ext. 3409

jknapp@sussexcountylibrary.org

Newton, NJ – The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) invites readers of all ages to join its 2025 Winter Reading Challenge: For the Love of a Good Book. The Winter Reading Challenge requires no initial registration and runs the entire month of February. Participants just read books, submit raffle tickets, and qualify for prizes.

How to Participate:

No Registration Required: Simply pick up a book and start reading!

All Ages Welcome: From toddlers to seniors, everyone can participate.

Submit Raffle Tickets: Visit your local branch to submit raffle tickets for reading.

Prizes:

There will be one winner in each age group at every SCLS location – 18 winners in all! Adult participants will qualify for Winter Reading Bundles – SCLS blanket, portable cutlery set, lanyard and Let’s Eat $25 Gift Card in a canvas tote. Teens ages 13 to 17 qualify for $25 Amazon Gift Cards while children ages 0 to 12 qualify for $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Cards. Participation is open to SCLS cardholders of all ages. SCLS library cards are free to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Sussex County (except Sparta). Read library card policies on our website, or ask your local branch librarian.

The Winter Reading Challenge runs from February 1 to 28, 2025. Prize winners will be contacted in early March. To learn more about the Winter Reading Challenge and rules, visit: sussexcountylibrary.org/winter-reading.