2025 Reading Challenge

Take on a challenge in 2025! OPL’s annual Reading Challenge returns with 12 new themes for participants to tackle over the course of the upcoming year. Choose one book each month (or whatever pace you’d like) that fits the theme and pushes you to read outside your comfort zone.

Lists of suggestions for each month’s theme will be available at omahalibrary.org. Title suggestions will be geared toward adults, but readers of all ages may participate. For suggestions for younger readers, visit a local library branch or request a Custom Reading List.

Be one of the first to pick up your 2025 Reading Challenge notebook at the Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party on January 3 at the Benson Branch! Join this “book tasting” party to come and savor some literary treats. There will be various crafts and activities hosted throughout the building and light refreshments will be provided.

The Reading Challenge notebook contains the details of the challenge and a place to track reading throughout the year. Once completed, participants can either fill out a paper form or submit their entries online for a chance to win a gift card to a local bookstore. Everyone who turns in a paper form or submits the online form will also receive a pin for completing. Challenge participants can share what they’re reading on social media by tagging @omahalibrary. Find more information at omahalibrary.org/reading-challenge