Thanks to everyone for another fantastic Winter of Reading! 

2023 PROGRAM

ALL ABOARD! The North Manchester Public Library’s Winter Reading Program is back and it’s better than ever! This year, we’re visiting the North Pole with a magical Polar Express theme to get everyone excited about books, audiobooks, and ebooks.

Winter Reading: Polar Express is open to children, teens, and adults. The Winter Reading Program begins December 14th and ends February 14th. Participants can register and track reading on the free Beanstack app (found in the app store on any smart device) or by using the Beanstack laptops at the library’s circulation desks.  Each hour of reading logged earns 2 tickets.  Tickets are entered in drawings for a wide variety of fabulous prizes donated by local businesses. 

NMPL is also excited to announce the return of the collaborative Paint by Sticker poster at the library! As readers log hours, they’ll earn stickers to add to the poster. The image starts as a mystery and it builds as everyone adds stickers to create a surprising masterpiece.

Winter Readers are encouraged to read titles of their own interests in their preferred format at their own pace. Readers can even count books they read to others! 

2023 PRIZES

Kids, teens, and adults won all kinds of amazing swag, gift cards, and goodies from some of the incredible businesses around town!  

• ONE YEAR NON -RESIDENT NORTH MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD
  Live outside the city limits? No problem! Friends of the Library is sponsoring 1 year non-resident cards to the North Manchester Public Library. Two lucky readers will finish out winter reading with a library card to the best library ever. This is a book lover's dream come true!
  
  
• ANYTIME FITNESS 1 MONTH GYM MEMBERSHIP
  Hit the gym - anytime! Open 24/7, this is the perfect option for all kinds of schedules. Crush your fitness goals with Anytime Fitness (located at 408 W Main Street). This gift certificate is only for current NON-MEMBERS and provides 6 free sessions over the course of a month for one lucky reader!
  
  
• $25 BANANA REPUBLIC/GAP/OLD NAVY GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM PREMIER BODY & PAINT SPECIALISTS
  ​Our generous friends at Premier Body and Paint (located at 103 N Wabash Street) donated $100 towards Winter Reading! We purchased a gift card that's good for your choice of Banana Republic, Gap or Old Navy. Time to go clothes shopping!
  
  
• BOOCHER'S AUTO DETAILING $145 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Boocher's Automotive Detailing (located at 811 West Main Street) has doubled last year's donation! This time around TWO winter readers have the chance to win a FULL auto detailing (includes carpets). This was one of the hot items of last year's Winter Reading program so you better start reading up a storm if you want a shot at winning this one.
  
  
• CHRIS & COMPANY BARBER SHOP ONE FREE HAIRCUT
  Step in the doors of 221 E Main Street and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere while Chris & Co pamper you with a free haircut!
  
  
• CITGO/MANCHESTER TRADING POST $20 GIFT CARD 
  Top off Winter Reading (and your gas tank) with a $20 gift card from Citgo/Manchester Trading Post (located at 3 SR-114)!
  
  
• COUNTRY FAMILY RESTAURANT $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Delicious homestyle cooking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner is available from Country Family Restaurant (located at 408 W Main Street)! You're sure to be satisfied no matter what you order.
  
  
• COZY UP PACK
  When winter winds blow, it's the perfect time to curl up with a book. Make your reading time cozy time with this creamy, handmade afghan and a steaming cup of chai, tea or coffee held in this gorgeous cobalt MudLove mug!
  
  
• DAIRY QUEEN $15 GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM VICTORY BOOKSTORE
  It's never too cold for ice cream! Two lucky readers will score a $15 Dairy Queen coupon courtesy of Victory Bookstore (located at 112 West Main Street).
  
  
• EL MEZQUITE $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Dinner's on El Mezquite (located at 402 Wabash Road)! Satisfy your craving for your favorite Mexican dish with a certificate to this long-time local favorite.
  
  
• EL VOLCAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  El Volcan (located at 1406 SR-114) is serving up a delicious lunch or dinner for 1 lucky Winter Reader! Satisfy your craving for Mexican food with this $25 gift certificate.


• FRANTZ LUMBER COMPANY $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Frantz Lumber (located at 109 North Washington Street) has served the lumber and hardware needs of our community for over 100 years! This $50 gift certificate from the crew at Frantz is just perfect for DIYers. Cabinets, storm doors, stone - they have all this and more!


• FROSE BODY LOTION FROM HAWAIIAN TAN & $10 HUCKS CARD
  Hawaiian Tan (located at 106 N Washington Street) has donated a luxurious satin softening fusion blended with skin perfecting bubbly sugar extracts + a creamy complexion boosting electrolyte smoothie cocktail. Frose Fantasy weighs 18.25 oz, giving you lots of moisturizing power for those final dry winter months! A $10 gas card from Hucks is an added bonus with this prize pack.
  
  
• HEALTHY HUB $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Get a burst of energy with a custom made tea bomb or shake from Healthy Hub (located at 226 E Main Street). 7 lucky winners will wrap up winter reading with a $10 certificate to the Hub. What a great way to chase away those winter blues!
  
  
• HIMALAYAN SALTS & SCENTS SALT CAVE SESSION
  Nothing beats time in a warm salt cave when chilly winter winds blow! Himalayan Salts & Scents (located at 3114 E US Hwy 30, Warsaw) has donated 4 coupons for 30 minute sessions in their therapeutic salt cave. Relax on a comfy chair with your feet on a warm pink salt lamp or stretch out on the salt bed or salt bench.
  
  
• HONEYWELL CENTER - 4 PACK OF TICKETS TO ALICE DREAMING IN WONDERLAND
  Courtesy of our friends at the Honeywell Center, two winter readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to see Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland at the historic Ford Theater on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM! Grab your family or a group of friends and get ready to experience an amazing journey in the crazy world of Wonderland! Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, “Alice” is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit, as well as a profound philosophy towards respecting all opinions, including those that may be different from your own. Imagine the March Hare balancing on a tower of chairs during a tea party or The Mad Hatter playing crazy instruments or Alice performing acrobatics inside a giant keyhole! “Dreaming of Wonderland” features an international cast of veteran performers from across Europe and North America, including acrobats, a 4-member hand-to-hand balancing act, a one-man band, and a new art form creating original creations with smoke and bubbles. So follow the White Rabbit, pass through the keyhole and join us at the Tea Party, remember that you don’t need to look for meaning, after all... "we’re all mad here!"
  
  
• J MORBITZER PHOTOGRAPHY FREE MINI SESSION
  Capture special moments with family, friends, or pets during a mini photo session with J Morbitzer Photography! Session includes: One 30 minute photoshoot, 30 to 35 edited photos, photo print release for a $125 value
  
  
• KM PICKER'S PARADISE "NEED TO READ" SIPPY CUP
  It's never too soon to encourage a love of reading! KM Pickers Paradise (located at 114 E Main Street) has donated an awesome sippy cup tumbler etched with "I Have the Need... The Need to Read." This is the perfect accessory for a stylish toddler reader!
  
  
• KM PICKER'S PARADISE FREEZE DRIED VARIETY PACK
  Have you heard about the new snack rage? Freeze dried candy is a super fun option for movie watching, game night or your desk at work. KM Pickers Paradise (located at 114 E Main Street) has donated a variety pack so you can try it out for yourself!
  
  
• LA HAIR $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Our friends at LA Hair (located at 102 North Market Street) are ready to pamper you with awesome hair products, a cut, extensions or whatever you want to feel fabulous. They serve men, women and children - all ages will want to read for this prize!
  
  
• LAMBERT AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE FULL OIL & FILTER CHANGE
  It's a great time to get an oil and filter change make sure your vehicle has what it takes to get you through the rest of the winter! Lambert Auto Repair & Services (located at 508 W. Fifth Street) is ready to take excellent care of your vehicle!
  
  
• MANCHESTER FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES THRIFT STORE $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  There are so many treasures just waiting to be discovered at the Manchester Fellowship of Churches Thrift Shop (located across the street from the library at 410 N Market Street). 2 lucky readers will enjoy a shopping spree with a $10 gift certificate - the hard part will be deciding which fantastic items to buy!
  
  
• MODERN IMPRESSIONS FREE HAIRCUT
  Pamper yourself and make an appointment with Danielle at Modern Impressions. You'll exit 129 E Main St looking fabulous!
  
  
• MR. DAVE'S $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Burgers and more! Dive into a fabulous lunch or dinner from Mr. Dave's Restaurant (located at 102 E Main Street). Their delicious soups are perfect for cold weather. And don't forget dessert!
  
  
• NATURE'S REMEDY PAMPER SET
  This incredible set from Nature's Remedy (located at 121 E Main St) includes: Crystal Collagen Gold Powder Eye Mask, Farmhouse Fresh Clementine Body Oil, Whoopie! Cream, Whoopie! Body Wash, Wandering Pines Hand Wash Get a glow-up courtesy of the wonderful staff of Nature's Remedy!
  
  
• NORDMANN'S NOOK $20 GIFT CARD
  A $20 gift card to the most popular bakery in town? Yes, please! Nordmann's Nook (located at 1106 SR-114) serves up delicious pies, cookies, cupcakes and more all week long. So many delicious options! Whatever you pick, you'll be delighted if you win 1 of 2 gift cards Nordmann's is donating to Winter Reading.
  
  
• NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS JOURNAL 6 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION
  Enjoy 6 months full of local news with a subscription from the North Manchester News Journal. Keep up on high school and college sports, community celebrations, library events (wink wink) and more! Two lucky readers will win one of these subscriptions from our friends at the News Journal.
  
  
• PYLE PHOTOGRAPHY MINI SENIOR OR FAMILY PHOTO SESSION
  Enjoy a free Mini Session from Pyle Photography! Package includes a mini photo shoot and 10-15 edited photos in an online gallery where you can easily download and order prints. $75 value. Expires 8/31/24
  
  
• QUALITY QUICK LUBE FALL SERVICE OIL CHANGE
  Give your vehicle a quick tune up with a trip to Quality Quick Lube (located 701 W Main Street). This certificate entitles the winner to a full service oil change (a $45.95 value)!
  
  
• SANDWICH CELLAR/TIMEOUT INN $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  More than just a place to get sandwiches - though they have those, too - this is a great place to grab lunch or dinner with some delicious sides. This gift certificate from the Sandwich Cellar/Timeout Inn (located at 403 N SR-13) is a real treat!
  
  
• SPECIAL K STUDIOS $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Special K Studios (located at 204 South Sycamore) has donated a $50 gift certificate to one lucky Winter Reader! Choose a piece (or pieces) of colorful artwork and hang it in your craft room for inspiration, your dining room for a great conversation starter, your kitchen for a pop of color - honestly, any room in the house would work!
  
  
• SPECIAL K STUDIOS COASTERS
  This set of coasters from Special K Studios (located at 204 South Sycamore Street) is just what you need for those coffee mugs and cocoa cups that end up scattered all over the house during the winter months. With these 4 unique coasters, never worry again about having a place to set your warm drink when you're curled up with a good book!
  
  
• SPECIAL K STUDIOS VASE 
  Special K Studios (located at 204 South Sycamore) has donated a gorgeous vase to Winter Reading. We can't think of a place it wouldn't look good! Enter for a chance to make this one of a kind piece your own.
  
  
• STRAUSS-PEABODY AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER DAY PASS
  Diving boards, a water slide, a hot tub, and more. There's plenty of fun to be had with a day pass from the local pool (located at 902 N Market Street)! 5 lucky winners will enjoy splashing around for free.
  
  
• THE MAIN VIEW $25 GIFT CARD
  Have a great time downtown with a gift card to the Main View (141 E. Main Street)! This North Manchester institution recently reopened under new management and has a great selection of wraps, salads, soups, sandwiches and more (be sure to try their burger of the month). Better start reading - this prize is going to be in high demand!
  
  
• THE SERVICE STATION $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
  Get great service for your vehicle from The Service Station (located at 301 E Main Street)! Lube, Oil and Oil Filter are sorted with this gift certificate from Bill at the Service Station.
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• THE WHATNOT  THRIFT SHOPPE STAR WARS BOBBLE HEAD DUO
  Marvel fans, this one is for you! Our friends at Whatnot (located at 112 E Main Street) have donated this awesome collectible Funko Bobble Head set. Enter to win a Mighty Thor AND a Ravager Thor!