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The Hays Public Library is inviting all ages to participate in a reading challenge, Book Mania!
This reading challenge will be set up like a basketball tournament with each level having a bracket to complete. It’s designed to encourage kids to read a variety of books that match their reading level. Adults will read four preselected books.
Bracket play will begin on February 16 and end on March 23. Participants will read books in their recommended reading level bracket and vote for their favorite. Each bracket that is completed will be turned in as one raffle entry.
The reading level divisions are Toddler-Pre-K, Kindergarten-2nd Grade (picture or chapter books), 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, 9th-12th Grade, and Adult. The library collaborated with teachers to include books that students are encouraged to read.
After the March 23 deadline to turn in all brackets, participants will vote on the overall champion book for their reading level and receive another raffle entry. Voting will be done on March 24, 25, 26, at the Hays Public Library.
A Championship Celebration will be held on March 27. The celebration will include games and snacks. A raffle winner will be drawn for each division. You do not have to be present to win the division prizes.
The books and brackets for adults will be on the main floor. Materials for the youth divisions will be displayed on the 2nd floor. The brackets also indicate which books can be accessed through the library’s digital resources. Information will be available at hayslibrary.org/bookmania.