1. Read.
You can read any book that you’d like. We suggest you pick a really good one!
2. Record.
Keep track of the time you spend reading. For every ten minutes that you read, you can check off one of the boxes in a reading log.
3. Earn Prizes!
Bring a completed reading log in to the library any time between January 18 and February 28 to get your prizes.
You can turn in more than one reading log at a time and you are welcome to set your own pace.
Participating:
Notice there wasn’t a “Register” step in there? That’s because you don’t have to register to start!
The first time you bring in a log, we’ll just add your name to our spreadsheet and start recording your logs. Easy as pie!
You don’t need to live in Normal to participate. You just have to be 16 or older.
Prizes:
There are plenty of opportunities to win prizes!
First, each completed reading log will earn you one prize that you can pick out at the Circulation Desk.
Second, each reading log will also get you an entry into our Grand Prize Drawing! So the more logs you turn in, the more chances you’ll have to win.
The drawing will take place on March 2 and you’ll be notified if you won one of our many amazing prizes!
Winners of our Grand Prize Drawing will be able to come in and select their prize. Prize selection will be on a first come, first serve basis, so hurry in!
Sponsors:
We could not have done this program without all of our wonderful sponsors!
Please check out our list of sponsors in this pamphlet and give them a great big thank-you next time you stop by their business!
Back to Top
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I count magazines, newspapers, or online articles?
Absolutely!
Can I count audiobooks?
You bet!
Can I count books that I read on my computer or e-reader?
Of course!
Can I count time that I spend reading to my kids?
For sure!
Can I count the time that I spend reading a book even if I don’t finish it?
Absolutely! Ten minutes is ten minutes, whether you finish the book or not.
If I finish the logs in this booklet, can I do more?
Since we have a limited number of prizes, we ask that you complete only six logs.
Is it okay if I lose my original booklet?
No problem! You can just grab another one. We have the number of logs you’ve already completed saved in our records.
Can I start the program after January 18?
You bet! And, if you can remember any reading that you’ve done after Jan. 18, you’re welcome to go back and count that.
Can I count reading that I’ve done before January 18?
Actually, we do ask that you count only reading that you’ve done between January 18 and February 28.
Back to Top
Prizes
Be sure to give our a sponsors a great big thank-you next time you visit their businesses!
Prizes for Individual Reading Logs
Free Cookie
from Great Harvest Bread Company
with purchase of any cookie
Free Manicure
from Midwest College of Cosmetology
Free Cheesy Bread
from Papa Murphy’s
with purchase of any pizza
Free 14 Day Membership
to The Workout Company
limited to one per person
Free Visit to the YWCA
includes use of pool, gym, fitness center,or attending a fitness class
Free Movie Rental from the Normal Public Library
Free Noodle Bowl from Noodles & Co.
Free Coffee from The Coffee Hound
In-store only. Not available to go.
Used Book or Movie
Land O Lakes Premium Cocoa Packet
Coming Soon!
This prize is not available yet, but will be added soon.
If you choose, you may wait to turn in a reading log
until this prize is available.
Free Ticket to an ISU Baseball Game
Raffle Prizes
Winners will come to the library to choose their prize.
Prizes will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Trunk Organizer from A B Hatchery
$20 Gift Certificate from About Books
2 $10 Gift Certificates from Avanti's Italian Restaurant
2 $10 Gift Certificates from Babbitt's Books
2 $5 Gift Cards for Barnes and Noble
3 $10 Gift Certificates to Casey's Flower and Garden
$25 Gift Card to Dehstil
$15 Gift Card from The Garlic Press
A Stuffed Bear from Jean's Flower Basket
5 Free Sub Coupons from Jimmy John's
2 $10 Gift Certificates from La Gondola
$15 Gift Certificate from Los Potrillos
2 Free Burger Coupons from Meat Heads
$20 Gift Card from Medici's in Normal
4 Free Passes from Miller Park Zoo
4 $5 Certificates from Moe's Southwest Grill
$10 Gift Certificate from The Pottery Shop
An Original Piece from The Pottery Shop
$10 Gift Card from Rosati's
3 $10 Gift Cards from Windy City Wieners
Back to Top
Sponsors
We could not have done this program without our wonderful sponsors!! Be sure to give them a great big thank-you next time you visit their businesses!
A B Hatchery & Garden Center
309-828-2722
916 E. Grove Street, Bloomington
About Books
309-829-3999
221 E. Front Street, Bloomington
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
309-452-4436
407 S. Main Street, Normal
&
309-662-4436
3302 East Empire Street, Bloomington
Babbitt's Books
309-454-7393
1-888-875-3773
119 E. Beaufort Street
Barnes and Noble
309-662-1506
1701 E. Empire, Bloomington
Casey's Garden Shop
309-828-1424
1-800-679-2300
1505 N. Main Street, Bloomington
The Coffee Hound
309-454-7575
205 W. North Street, Normal
&
309-827-7575
407 North Main, Bloomington
Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works
309-862-2337
318 South Towanda Avenue, Normal
D.P. Dough
309-888-9663
121 East Beaufort Street
The Four Seasons Association
309-663-2022
904 Four Seasons Road, Bloomington
&
309-661-8611
2401 Airport Road, Bloomington
The Garlic Press
309-452-8841
108 North Street, Normal
Great Harvest Bread Company
309-662-8500
1704 Eastland Drive, Bloomington
Jean's Flower Basket
309-452-9911
308 Kingsley Street, Normal
Jimmy John's
309-452-8200
207 West North Street, Normal
&
309-828-3300
203 West Market, Bloomington
La Gondola Spaghetti House
309-664-6363
1501 Vernon Avenue, Bloomington
&
309-828-4141
509 South Main Street, Bloomington
Los Potrillos
309-862-0824
201 Landmark Drive, Normal
Meatheads Burgers & Fries
309-661-8866
305 North Veteran's Parkway, Suite 107, Bloomington
Medici in Normal
309-563-6334 (Dining)
309-452-5147 (Bakery)
120 North Street, Normal
Miller Park Zoo
309-434-2250
1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington
Moe's Southwest Grill
309-862-6637
1730 Bradford Lane, Suite 195, Normal
The Pottery Shop
309-451-3473
1713 Fort Jesse Road, Normal
Papa Murphy's
309-452-7575
1531 East College Avenue, Normal
Rosati's Pizza
309-888-4949
1720 Bradford Lane, Normal
Windy City Wieners
309-452-2900
106 E. Beaufort Street, Normal
The Workout Company
309-454-2582
419 Kays Drive, Normal
YWCA
309-662-0461
1201 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington
Back to Top
