Our Second Annual Winter Checkout Challenge Is Here!

Written by Blossom Smith, Mid-Size Branch Manager, Hyde Park Branch  

Have the winter blahs? Join our Winter Checkout Challenge! CHPL is once again providing ways to win prizes just for engaging with your library this winter. Read, listen, learn to complete your five challenges to be entered to win. BTW, you also get a tote bag when you sign up! 

When is the Winter Checkout Challenge? Jan. 19 through Feb. 28.  

Who’s eligible? Adults age 18 and older.  

Where do I sign up? At any library location or from home at CincinnatiLibrary.org/winter!

What do I need to do? Read a book, listen to an audiobook, download an eBook, stream an album, etc. There’s so much to do and this year; we’ve added even more activities like attending a virtual program. You can pick up a tracking card at any library location or track your progress virtually through our new app. 

What’s new this year? 

  • Take & Make  We now have activity kits for adults. Stop by a library location to pick one up. Woo-hoo! 
  • Tracking App  This year, you can track your progress online or through your phone app. Find a link at CincinnatiLibrary.org/winter. 
  • Awesome prizes! You could win a Kindle Fire HD, library apparel, Cincinnati Zoo passes, and more. Follow us on social media @cincylibrary for other special prize opportunities.  

Cultivate your curiosity this winterthere’s no limit to what you can enjoy, accomplish, and discover with the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. Be sure to spread the word to your friends, family, and community! 

For more information about the Winter Checkout Challenge, please visit our webpage.