County Library Hosting Read Your Socks Off Reading Challenge

Adults and teens in Tuscarawas County are encouraged to get reading in 2025 by participating in the Library’s new Read Your Socks Off Reading Challenge. Participants are challenged to read 25 books in 2025. Those that complete the challenge will receive a free pair of fun “Read Your Socks Off” socks.

“We wanted to create a reading challenge for adults and teens that feels doable,” said Public Relations Associate Emily Price. “Some book challenges are intimidating and require a big time commitment, but we just wanted ours to be fun and laid back. No one needs more stress in their life right now.”

Participants are able to complete the challenge by the end of 2025 by reading just 1 book every 2 weeks.

Interested participants can download the Beanstack Tracker app on any smart phone or tablet, or by visiting tusclibrary.beanstack.org on the web. A paper version of the challenge will also be offered at each of the library system’s five locations.

According to Price, Beanstack allows library customers to track their reading and earn badges for each title that they read.

“If anyone participated in our Summer Reading Program or our past yearly reading challenges, they will be familiar with this app,” stated Price. “It is really simple to use, but if anyone has any issues or questions, they can always call their nearest County Library location and we would be more than happy to walk them through the process.”

Price mentioned that anyone who completed the Cover to Cover Reading Challenge that ends December 31st, 2024, will be able to pick up their prize through the month of January at any TCPL location.

“We really think our customers are going to enjoy this new reading challenge,” said Library Director Michelle McMorrow Ramsell. “You can choose what books you want to read and earn a really fun pair of socks in the process.”

The Read Your Socks Off Challenge begins January 1st, 2025 and runs through December 31st, 2025. Participants are only eligible to complete the challenge once. Socks are available while supplies last.

For more information about this reading challenge or any programs and services offered by the County Library, visit www.tusclibrary.org or call your nearest TCPL location: Main 330-364-4474, Bolivar 330-874-2720, Strasburg 330-878-5711, Sugarcreek 330-852-2813, Tuscarawas 740-922-2748.