Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center

Adult Reading Challenge

Offered in conjunction with summer reading 2025

May 5-June 27, 2025

Adults age 18 and older are invited to participate in the Adult Reading Challenge*!

Step one: Beginning May 5, register with any librarian at the Giddings Public Library. You'll receive a reading log to keep track of your reading. Registration continues through June.

Step two: Begin reading. Keep track of your reading time using the reading log you received when you registered.

Step three: Complete your reading log and turn it in to the front desk. You'll receive an entry ticket for a chance to win one of five fabulous prizes.

Prizes will be awarded at a prize ceremony at the library Wednesday, July 2, at 3P. Winners will be notified in advance.

Top prize: Amazon Kindle, 11th Generation

The lightest and most compact Kindle
Brighter front light at max setting, higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience
Effortless reading in any light - Read comfortably with a 6“ glare-free display, adjustable front light—now 25% brighter at max setting—and dark mode
Escape into your books - Tune out messages, emails, and social media with a distraction-free reading experience
Read for a while - Get up to 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge
Take your library with you - 16 GB storage holds thousands of books
Designed with sustainability in mind - This Kindle uses 75% recycled plastics and 90% recycled magnesium, and has 100% recyclable device packaging

Product description from Amazon

*The fine print: The Adult Reading Challenge is open to adults (age 18 and older). Participants do not have to be members of the library. If requested, non-members will need to show a valid I.D. as proof of age. Participants must complete a reading log to enter a drawing for prizes. One entry per person. Depending on availability, prizes advertised may be substituted for items of similar value. The drawing will be held in July. Prizes may not be sold. Winners will be notified by phone and will have 14 days to pick up their prize at the Giddings Public Library if they cannot attend the prize ceremony. Prizes not picked up within 14 days will be awarded to another participant.