Birmingham Public Library Book Feast Reading Challenge

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for fun activities such as eating, shopping, watching football, and spending quality moments with friends and family. For the second straight year, the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is hosting the Book Feast Reading Challenge, a program designed to make sure Birmingham area school children don’t leave out another important, fun activity: reading.

BPL is encouraging students in grades K-12 to participate in its online Book Feast Reading Challenge between now and November 30, 2017, by registering at this link: https://bpl.beanstack.org/reader365.

The more books you read by November 30, the more virtual badges and awards you can win. All student participants who register online will be entered into a drawing for a special prize gift pack to be presented at each of the 19 BPL locations to those who read the most books.

A 2016 reading challenge winner at the Ensley
Branch Library

Janine Langston, coordinator for BPL youth programs, said, “If you are a teacher, this is a great way for your students to earn extra credit during the Thanksgiving holiday. If you are a parent, it is a great way to slow down for some one-on-one time with your child. Enjoy reading a book together. Pass along the love of reading with friends and family.”

Besides the Book Feast Reading Challenge, here are some other ways to celebrate Thanksgiving at BPL:

Smithfield Library Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway – Check out five books at Smithfield Library to enter into the drawing. The winner will be drawn at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16.

Tot Time with Mrs. Eve: It's Turkey Time, Avondale Regional Branch Library, November 20, 11:00 a.m. – Gobble gobble! Mrs. Eve is thankful for great libraries, library families, and the opportunity to share these wonderful holiday stories with you! Tot Time is designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please. Registration required.

Active Living – Harvest Crafts, Five Points West Regional Branch Library, November 22, 10:30 a.m. – Participants will have a fun time making holiday crafts.