How to Participate:

Children ages Birth – Fifth Grade must register in person in the North Haven Library Children’s Department starting on January 21st through February 28th. The earlier you register, the greater your chance of completing our Winter Reading Challenge. A staff member will help you sign up.

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Who Can Participate?:

Children ages 0-12 who are:

• Residents of North Haven  

• Children of Town of North Haven employees          

• Grandchildren of North Haven residents

• Non- Resident North Haven school students
   

The Rules Are Simple:

1.    Borrow and read/use one item from each of the 15 sections listed beside NoodleMan. (You do not have to go in numerical order.)           Each item can only be applied to one section and cannot apply to multiple children.

2.    When you borrow your items, let us know you are doing our Winter Reading Challenge and hand us your paper.
        We will check off and initial each section you have completed.
3.    Once you read or explore a little of each item, color in all parts of the picture labeled with the corresponding number.
4.   Once you have completed all 15 items and colored your picture, return it to the Children’s Department to collect your
       SURPRISE BAG!

*You must complete the challenge and redeem your prize by the last day, February 28th before 4 P.M.
After that date, you will not be able to continue the challenge or redeem your prize.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Do I have to read for a certain amount of time? No, just be sure to visit the library to check out items from the specific areas listed on your Winter Reading Challenge sheet
 

Do I have to read every day? You do not have to read every day, but reading more often will increase your chances of completing the challenge.

Do I have to read Library Books? Yes. Our Winter Reading goal is to help you learn all of the different items available at the library. You will have to visit the library to explore all of the designated sections in order to check out items so you can color in your NoodleMan sheet.

I cannot read yet. Can someone read to me? Yes. Anyone can read to you and help you color your Winter Reading Challenge sheet.
 

How often should I come to the library for Winter Reading? We suggest visiting the library once a week for Winter Reading. 

What happens if I lose my reading chart? If you loose your reading chart, please come to the Children's Circulation desk and as a staff member for a new one. You will get a new sheet, but you will have to start your Winter Reading Challenge over from the beginning. We suggest you put your sheet somewhere safe such as in a folder or hanging on the refrigerator. 

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When can I collect my surprise bag? You can redeem your Winter Themed Surprise Bag as soon as you have checked out and colored in all of the sections listed on your sheet. Surprise Bags can be collected until Friday. February 28th @ 4:00pm.