Register in person or over the phone begin ning on Saturday\, February 1st\, 2025. Pick up your read ing log at Adult Services at the Main Library on Harnish& nbsp\;(2600 Harnish Dr.\, \;Algonquin\, IL 60102\, \;847-458-6060) or at the Eastgate Branch (115 Eastgate Drive\, \;Al gonquin\, IL 60102\, \;847-658-4343).
\nTo compete in the challe nge\, marathoners will read a book from each of the following 26 categorie s. Why 26? Because there are 26 miles in a marathon! Click on each categor y to find inspiration. (Categories may be completed in any order.)
\n1. Road on the Cover
2. Athlete Bio
3. Set at Sea
4. Title
= Family
5. What&rsquo\;s My Line?
6. The Circus
7. Want t
o Visit
8. Diary / Epistolary
9. Published pre-1900
10. Own
It\, Haven&rsquo\;t Read It
11. Set in My Birth Decade
12. Now
on TV
13. Translated Work
14. Set Overseas
15. Fruit on the
Cover
16. Essays
17. Topic I Avoid
18. Award Winner
1
9. Always Wanted to Read
20. Mount Everest
21. Set in Chicagolan
d
22. NYT Bestseller
23. Illinois Author
24. Banned
25
. 500+ pages
26. Younger than Me
You can click HERE to access the program website and learn more about each reading categor y.
\nBonus: Marathoners can participate in the Summer Reading Progra m and the Reading Marathon at the same time! Your reading during the month s of June and July will count for both programs and qualify you for both s ets of prizes. \;
\nTo earn everlasting renown and receive the R eading Marathon Finishers Prize\, you can turn in your log as soon as you complete the program\, but no later than \;November 30\, 2025< /strong>. Prizes will be available for pick up at both libraries beginning on Monday\, \;December 15\, 2025. \;
\nRea dy. Set. Go!
\nAAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and servic
es. To request accommodations\, please email [info@aapld.org] or call (847
) 458-6060 x143 at least 7 days in advance.
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