Reading Challenges

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To earn the prize this year you still must read 50 books of the 50 categories, or you can do the Ultimate Bookworm Challenge Your Way, where you read any 50 books of your choice.

The Challenge starts January 9, 2026, and goes through to December 18, 2026. August 1, 2026, is the deadline for signing up for the challenge. Dec.18 is the last day to pick up prizes.

This reading challenge is open for adults and teens 16+

Rules:

Only one category per book. You cannot use the same book for multiple categories. Books you read for other challenges (Summer Reading and Winter Reading) or for book clubs and school can be counted for this challenge as long as they fit into one of the reading categories and are completed by December 18, 2026.

A reading log will be provided when you sign up. All books must be logged on this log and checked off by a librarian to receive your prize.

Participants must read 50 books of the 50 categories provided or 50 books or their choice to receive the Ultimate Bookworm prize.

Participants must read middle grade or higher.

Participants may not read: Board books, picture books, easy readers, or magazines.

Audiobooks and eBooks count as reading.

Only books finished in 2026 can be counted for the challenge.

Participation in this year-long reading challenge is open to North Bingham County District Library patrons only. Prizes must be picked up in person.

You must have a current library card to participate and to pick up your prize.

Some of these categories are up for interpretation have fun with them!