Montclair Public Library to Host First Winter Reading Challenge

Montclair, N.J. - During the month of January, the Montclair Public Library is challenging residents to read and log 600 books and 2,500 minutes as part of the first Winter Reading Challenge. “We know you can do this Montclair,” said Library Director Peter Coyl. “Let’s show the rest of the country how we rise to a challenge!”

Over 100 libraries and schools across the nation will be part of the Winter Reading Challenge. If the nationwide goal is met, "Shark Tank" investor Mark Cuban will donate $25,000 to "First Book," a nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need.“Our Summer Reading Challenges are always a lot of fun and a great way to get the community reading, so we are really looking forward to bringing this type of challenge into the Winter” said Jill DeMarco, Adult Services Librarian. “We are especially excited to be working towards an end goal that will help children in need”. The challenge is open to all ages. Those interested can register at montclairpubliclibrary.beanstack.org beginning December 15, and may start logging books/minutes on January 1. For more information or assistance in registering for the challenge, please email reference@montclair.bccls.org or call 973-744-0500 ext. 2235.

About First Book
First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Since our founding in 1992, First Book has distributed more than 170 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income families.First Book supports the largest and fastest growing network of educators and program leaders serving children in need. In partnership with these heroic educators and other organizations, First Book transforms lives by improving access to equal, quality education for all kids.

About Montclair Public Library
Founded in 1893, the Montclair Public Library serves the citizens of Montclair, New Jersey through two facilities: the Main Library at 50 S. Fullerton Avenue and the Bellevue Branch at 185 Bellevue Avenue. The mission of the Montclair Public Library is to change lives every day through words, ideas, and community connections. The library’s vision is to be the place where community happens—the center of the Montclair community.