Winter Reading Challenge 2023 - 2024

Friday, December 15 – Wednesday, January 31

• Download the Beanstack Tracker app on your smartphone or device. You may already have an account from past reading programs.
• Log your books on Beanstack.
• Visit any location and staff will help you. 

Use the Beanstack app and earn digital badges throughout the program as you log your progress. 

Birth - Grade 2          15 Books

Grades 3 - 6              5 Books

Grades 7 - 12            2 Books

Adults                        2 Books

When you take part in the Winter Reading Challenge, you help the community! When we all read a total of 10,000 books, these generous partners will donate to Elderwerks.

$500 – Napleton’s Palatine Subaru

$500 – Palatine Bank & Trust

$500 – Warehouse Direct

Elderwerks helps find assisted living or other senior housing or elder care solutions for you or your loved ones. They help older adults and seniors through the transition from one home to another or in finding the services needed to remain in their home.

After completing your reading requirements, get automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win an amazing prize basket filled with gift cards, generously donated by these participating businesses. 

Holiday Cards for Elderwerks
Monday, December 11, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Help brighten the holidays for Elderwerks clients and staff with handmade holiday cards. All are welcome to decorate cards with stickers, markers, and more! Drop in.  

Elderwerks Donation Drive
Friday, December 15 – Wednesday, January 31
Donate the following items at the Main Library for Elderwerks: paper towels, facial tissue, napkins, toilet paper, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, deodorant, mouthwash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and adult diapers.