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Memorial Hall Library

16 in '16 Reading Challenge

 

Challenge yourself to read 16 books in 2016!  All adults are welcome to participate.  
Join us for special 16 in '16 programs & events listed below.

 

Log your books online or use a paper form!

You may log your books online even if you began the challenge using the paper form.
You do not need to input titles you have already logged on paper (however, you can if you'd like to)!

  1. Register to join the challenge online, in person at the Reference Desk or by calling 978-623-8401 x31.
  2. Select the books you want to read (all adult audiobooks, ebooks, and paper books count).  
  3. Log each book online or by using our paper form.  
  4. Stop by the Reference Desk after you log a book to pick up a raffle ticket.  Enter it in the monthly prize drawing. 
  5. The program runs from January 1, 2016 through 9am on December 16, 2016.
  6. Participants must be 18 or older.
  7. One winner will be selected on the 16th of each month, with a grand prize drawing in December 2016!

You will receive one raffle ticket for each book logged. Raffle tickets are good from the 16th of the month through the 15th of the following month when a winner will be selected. The tickets will then be pulled out of the pot until the grand prize drawing on December 16, 2016.

Adult Summer Reading Meets 16 in '16

Adult Summer Reading is part of 16 in '16, with 3 prizes awarded on the 16th of June, July and August, thanks to our generous sponsors: Andolini's, Sauce, Quiet Pleasures Jewelry, Yella Grille, and the Friends of MHL.

Upcoming 16 in '16 Programs and Events

16 in '16 Book Swap for Adults
Thursday, June 16, 6:30pm to 7pm

Bring a book to leave for someone else (we'll provide a card for you to write a brief message about what you thought of the book) and you get to take a book to keep!

16 in '16 Book Quote Plate Decorating for Adults
Thursday, July 7, 6:30-7pm

We'll provide plates and Sharpies.  Bring your favorite quote or find one here and decorate a plate.

16 in '16 Make a Bookmark for Adults
Saturday, July 30, 10-11am

Adults are invited to make a bookmark.  We'll provide the materials.  Stop by anytime between 10 and 11am. 

16 in '16 Decorate a Clipboard for Adults
Thursday, August 11, 6:30-7:15pm

Adults are invited to decorate a clipboard.  We'll provide the materials.

16 in '16 is sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.