Patty Huffer and Jenna Michalsen big prize winners in the 2025 Cozy Up Winter Reading Program

[March 11, 2025] 

On February 24th Lincoln Public Library District wrapped up its 2nd Annual "Cozy Up Winter Reading Program," sponsored by Lincoln Daily News.

This year's 60 participants were given the challenge of reading (anything!) for thirty days in a row and received a grand prize drawing ticket for completing at least 10 days of the challenge. They were also given opportunities to participate in other related challenges, like the Cozy Reading Pop-Ups and completing book reviews, to secure more tickets for the drawing.

By the final day of the program, the ticket bin was filled to the brim!

This year's participants competed for the chance to win one of two grand prizes:

"The Libby Library Basket"- filled with a BRAND NEW Gen 11 Kindle E-Reader, a Kindle holder/protector, and a hand strap for the Kindl.

"The Home Library Basket"- filled with a hardcover Reading Journal, fun bookish pens to use with the journal, a set of pop-up book ends, and a Gift Certificate for Lincoln's local bookstore, Ink and Imprint.

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On March 4th, Lincoln Daily News and Lincoln Public Library held the grand prize drawing.

VIDEO – Ashley Ried and Karen Castelein draw for the winner of the Libby Library Basket

VIDEO – Ashely Ried and Karen Castelein draw for the winner of the Home Library Basket

Congratulations to Patty Huffer and Jenna Michalsen! You can pick up your prizes in the Annex Building of the library.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED ALL 30 DAYS OF THE CHALLENGE can pick up a completion prize in the Annex building, as well.

Thank you to all who participated and we'll look forward to seeing you for this summer's reading program!

[Ashley Ried]

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