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Hampton Roads Winter 2026 Reading Programs

January 1, 2026

Winter Reading Programs Hampton Roads Virginia

Please note, these Winter Reading Programs require you to sign up to participate. Each location runs its own program and participation, timing, and incentives will likely vary by city and by branch. Contact your local library to find out the specifics for their program!

Make sure you sign up to log all of your Winter reading!

Chesapeake Public Library Current Reading Challenges: Rewarding Reads With Award Winning Works January, Click HERE to Get Started. 
Current challenges: Rewarding Reads With Award Winning Works January 2026, Read It Your Way 2026
Hampton Public Library Current Reading Challenges (no current Winter program is listed): Click HERE to Get Started
Current challenge: 26.2 Marathon Reading Challenge for 2026
Newport News Public Library Current Reading Challenges (no current Winter program is listed but you can check HERE for updates): Click HERE to Get Started.
Norfolk Public Library Current Reading Challenges (no current Winter program is listed): Click HERE to Get Started.
Current challenge: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Poquoson Public Library Current Reading Challenges: Click HERE to Get Started – 2026 Adult Winter Reading Challenge: Read With Benny 
Additional challenges: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, 100 Books Before Graduation
Portsmouth Public Library Current Reading Challenges: Click HERE to Get Started.
Current challenges: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Suffolk Public Library Current Reading Challenges: Click HERE to Get Started. Winter Reading 2026: Books and Blankets
Virginia Beach Public Library Current Reading Challenges: Click HERE to Get Started.
Current challenges: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
York County Public Library: Click HERE to Get Started. Current challenges: 100 Books Before Graduation
Looking for your local library branch? Find our list of Library Locations in Hampton Roads HERE.
Looking for upcoming local family programming from Hampton Roads area libraries? CLICK HERE
Looking for a current list of FREE Kindle E-books for kids? CLICK HERE!
Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: library programs and Winter Reading Program
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