Robey Memorial Library 2026 Adult Reading Challenge is underway

Robey Memorial Library in Waukon invites area adults to embark on a literary adventure with the 2026 Adult Reading Challenge, entitled “Plant a Seed, Read”. Underway as of January 1, and running through December 31, this year-long challenge encourages adults to explore new genres, themes, and authors while earning chances to win prizes.

Participants are encouraged to challenge themselves to read one book from each of the 12 categories selected for this year’s Challenge, which include the following:
• Agriculture-themed; 
• Book from your Childhood;
• Cross-Cultural;
• Family-themed;
• Foodie/Cookbook;
• Garden-themed;
• Health-themed;
• History;
• Humorous;
• Midwestern Author or Theme;
• Recommended;
• Set in Summer.

Participants receive a prize drawing entry for every category completed during the Challenge. Participants can finish all 12 categories and earn a bonus entry.

Books must be read during the 2026 calendar year to qualify. Entry forms can be submitted to Robey Memorial Library in person or online throughout the year.

Winners will be selected through a random drawing after the challenge concludes December 31 of this year. Prizes include an eReader/Tablet and Waukon Bucks/Local Business Gift Certificate Packages.

The success of this program is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, including Ashbacher Building Supplies, LLC; Cook Agency, Inc.; FreedomBank; Hacker, Nelson, & Co., P.C.; Holthaus Tax & Accounting; Joe & Matt’s Plumbing and HVAC, LLC; Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank; Palmer Abstract; Prime Electric; R.W. Pladsen, Inc.; Sweeney Real Estate, LLC; Torkelsons-Waukon; Upper Iowa Insurance Services Corporation; and Yen Hing Dragon.

For questions or more information, contact Robey Memorial Library at 563-568-4424, www.waukon.lib.ia.us, or robeymemorial@waukon.lib.ia.us.