Reading Programs

Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge

The Wilbraham Public Library is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Center for the Book for the 2026 Reading Challenge.

How the challenge works:

  • Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge.
  • After you read, fill out this form to tell us about the book.
    • Using our submission manager, you will be able to log in and access the entries you’ve logged throughout the year.
    • Dedicated readers will be invited to a year-end celebration hosted by Mass Center for the Book.
    • We will be drawing two names on the last day of each month to win a free book!
    • Make sure you get those entries in before the end of the month.
    • If you read a book in each of the 12 months, you will be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 2 totes filled with books.

12 Months 12 Books

  • January: A book about or set in winter
  • February: A book outside your usual genres or spin the genre wheel on our site.
  • March: A book featuring an unlikely friendship
  • April: A short story or essay collection
  • May: A book set in Massachusetts
  • June: A book with a sympathetic villain
  • July: A book found at a Little Free Library, tag sale, or used bookstore
  • August: A book that could be considered taboo
  • September: A book about a journey
  • October: A mystery, thriller, or ghost story
  • November: An adult classic you’ve never read
  • December: A book that connects to your heritage or cultural identity

 

Summer Reading Challenge
June 13 - August 8


Welcome to the 2026 Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

This challenge can be completed online or on paper. To join digitally, sign up for an account at wilbrahamlibrary.beanstack.com or download the Beanstack Tracker app. Those who prefer to complete paper reviews can stop by the library for forms starting June 13.

To participate, simply begin reading. After finishing a book, log it AND submit a brief review. Each book submitted with a review will earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes including an Amazon Kindle, gift cards to local businesses, and more! Up to ten books will be accepted per person.

All reviews and raffle tickets must be submitted by August 8 at midnight. Raffle prizes will be announced starting August 12.

Good luck to everyone, and have fun reading!

Register Here

This program is made possible by Wilbraham Friends of the Library, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System, the Wilbraham Cultural Council, along with many local businesses and community groups.

Thank you to our donors including:

  • Big Y
  • Delaney's Market
  • CORE & MORE Pilates
  • LUSO Federal Credit Union
  • Magnolia & Maple Pottery
  • Mandarin Wilbraham
  • Scantic River Brewery
  • The Scented Garden Gift Shoppe
  • Spartan Auto Care of Wilbraham
  • The Sugar Chalet