The Winter Reading Challenge 2026

 

Saturday 10 January to Sunday 22 February

 

 

 

Meet the Pawfessionals!

 

Paws at the ready for the Winter Reading Challenge 2026!

 

Embark on an exciting journey with The Pawfessionals as they explore the amazing careers waiting for them, here in our fantastic and diverse county of Essex.

 

Complete six fun challenges from a choice of twelve and collect stickers of each of The Pawfessionals to add to your challenge sheet. Mix and match Blue Book Challenges and Red Craft Challenges, the choice is yours!

 

Hunt for the Pawfessionals in your library to discover the secret word. Collect the letters on their uniforms to spell out a mystery word!

 

At the end of the Winter Reading Challenge you will earn a certificate and you can enter our Big Prize Draw for a chance to win amazing goodies, including Kindles, themed play sets, animal toys, and book tokens!

 

 

To sign up to this free activity, visit your local library and collect your challenge sheet.

 

 

Winter Reading Challenge 2026 is made possible through the Essex Year of Opportunity.

 

 

 

Adult Reading Bingo

 

Hey adults! You can join in too, with the Winter Reading Challenge 2026 Online Bingo challenge. Choose from 16 inspiring reading prompts to get Bingo and be in with a chance of winning your own incredible prizes!

 

Join in using the link on the Pawfessionals Challenge sheet or follow the link above.

 

 

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