Read in the New Year-Adult Winter Reading Program

The program

Who can participate

Library users age 18 and older

How it works

1. Library staff will hand out winter reading stamp cards between January 12 and March 19.
2. Get your card stamped for each library book you read (or listen to) during these 9 weeks.
3. After you’ve earned 5 stamps, redeem your card for a beverage from a participating local business*.
4. Cards expire on March 31, 2010.
5. Limit of 1 card per patron.

Participating locations

The following businesses are sponsoring the Adult Winter Reading Program by offering discounts and donations of their products.  Please thank them for their support!

• ABECO - 1332 Commercial St. Astoria
• Astoria Coffee Co - 304 37th St. Astoria
• Astoria Coffee House - 243 11th St. Astoria
• Blue Scorcher Cafe and Bakery - 1493 Duane St. Astoria
• The Coffee Girl - 100 39th St. Astoria
• Downtown Coffee Shop - 332 10th St. Astoria 
• The Rusty Cup - 1213 Commercial St. Astoria
• Three Cups Coffee House - 279 West Marine Dr. Astoria
• Wheelhouse Coffee - 175 14th St. Astoria

What to read

All library books are worth a stamp. . . but if you need help choosing one, check out these lists.  We'll be building adding titles over the course of the program.  Check back often for updates!

Winter Reading Patron Picks

Share your recommendations with other Winter Reading participants.  Just tell library staff (by email, phone, or in person) the title of a great book that you've read, or listened to, lately, and we'll add it to this list.

Romantic Reads

Warm up your winter with a love story.

Chilling tales

Does the dismal weather inspire you to delve into the dark side?  Then these mysteries are for you!

Skinny books

Short on time? Check out these quick reads and earn your stamps before time runs out!

Library2Go

Over 6000 titles are available to download from Library2Go.  To take advantage of this great library resource, follow this link.  Contact library staff if you need help getting started.