Thank you for participating in the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge!

This year's Winter Reading Challenge has officially concluded, and we are thrilled to announce that we exceeded our community reading goal of 250,000 minutes. Over 1,200 readers of all ages read a total of 417,242 minutes in the month of January, showcasing Carlsbad's love of literature.   

Now that the challenge is over, try something new at the library! Check our online events calendar to find out what's happening now. 

Special thanks for the generous support of our Winter Reading Challenge 2026 sponsors: