Our Reading Challenge is for library users who want to get more reading under their belt this year. The list and grand prize is geared toward adult readers, but teens and kids can join in too.
Start Reading Today!
Welcome to the Grimsby Public Library's 2026 Reading Challenge! Designed to help you read more, get through your TBR (to be read) piles, and encourage a love of books in the community.
Read a book that fits into each topic on our list (there's a different one from January to December) to complete the GPL Reading Challenge. That's 12 books total, and only one book a month. You can do it!
The 2026 book challenges are:
A book that teaches you how to do something new
A book that teaches you how to do something new
A book published by a small Canadian publisher
A book set in space or on another planet
A book by a celebrity or public figure
A book you loved from childhood
A book with a title starting with J, U, L, or Y
A book with a Canadian animal on the cover
A book with a fall-inspired front cover
A book with title that has more than 4 words
A book with “ice”, “snow, or “cold” in the title
A book recommended to you by a library staff member
Stay in the loop!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in the challenge and prize draw
Do I have to read books from the library?
You are definitely encouraged to use our collection to complete the Reading Challenge, however you can use books you have bought, borrowed from friends or already had on your home bookshelf.
Can I read the book topics on the list out of order? ie. Read the January book in June?
Yes, you can read the books in whatever order you like, as long as you complete the list! However we recommend reading in order to make it more challenging.
What book formats are allowed?
You can read fiction or non-fiction, in any language, in the following formats:
- Hardcover or paperback
- Audiobooks
- e-Books or e-Audiobooks
- Graphic novels
If I read a book that fits into 2 categories, can I use it for both?
Nope! Only one book per category.
Contact Us
Grimsby Public Library
18 Carnegie Lane
Grimsby, ON L3M 1Y1
Phone: 905-945-5142
Open Hours
Monday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.