Reading Challenges

During Reading Raffles, patrons can register and read to be eligible to win prizes in weekly raffle drawings. RFL cardholders in good standing can read or listen to any full-length book (manuals, handbooks and picture books are excluded) for chances to win. Reading Raffle kits include a reading log, suggested reading list, and raffle tickets for weekly raffle drawings.

Long Island Reads began in 2002 and is an island-wide reading initiative intended to bring together readers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties to discuss a book that has a direct Long Island Connection, and participate in library-sponsored activities and events associated with it. For more information, visit the Long Island Reads Website.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun way to bond with children ages 0-5 and help them establish early literacy skills. The goal is to read 1,000 books to your little ones before they enter kindergarten, and our program helps you track your reading and earn badges each step of the way.

Get started by choosing some books from our themed book bags or making your own selections. Track your reading on the Beanstack site or app. Visit the library at each 100-book milestone to celebrate and collect a prize! Once you and your child have completed 1,000 books, you will receive your very own 1000 Books Before Kindergarten tote bag and a hardcover book.

Stop by the Children’s Department to sign up today or sign up online.

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500 Books Before Middle School is an ongoing reading challenge for children ages 6-12. Kids participating in the program can be read to or read independently as well as listen to audiobooks. Participants get to choose the books THEY want to read. This is perfect for readers who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge and want to keep the reading habit going. 

Incentive prizes will be given each time an individual reaches a 50-book milestone. There are no required books to read for this personal reading challenge. You can read anything on your reading level. Audiobooks and graphic novels count. This challenge must be completed by June 30 of your 6th grade year. Need something new to read? Check out our recommended lists.

Stop by the Children’s Department to sign up today or sign up online.

Read 100 books before graduating, log your reading in Beanstack, and earn incentives along the way! Incentive prizes will be given each time an individual reaches a 20-book milestone. Prizes may include gift cards, books, and novelty prizes. There are no required books to read for this personal reading challenge. You can read anything on your reading level. Audiobooks and graphic novels count. This challenge must be completed by June 30 of your senior year in high school. Need something new to read? Check out our recommended lists.