Reading Challenge
The Omaha Public Library (OPL) Reading Challenge is here! OPL staff have created a series of reading challenges to push you outside your reading comfort zone and into new literary realms. Take on one challenge each month or complete them on your own timeline. Finish all 12 to qualify for a prize!
How it works:
- Read or listen to a book for each of the 12 challenges.
- Want to swap out a challenge? Reach out to request a new challenge at readingchallenge@omahalibrary.org.
- Track your reading in your Reading Challenge notebook and complete the log sheet on the final page.
- You may submit your entries online, opens a new window or bring in your printed sheet to any OPL branch by December 31, 2025 to receive a pin and to be entered into a drawing for a book store gift card! Pins will be available starting April 1.
As you read through the challenges, share what you’re reading on social media and tag @omahalibrary!
If you have any questions about the Reading Challenge, contact readingchallenge@omahalibrary.org.
2025 Challenge
| Read an author’s debut book. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book with a one-word title. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book that explores belonging, identity or inclusion. | Suggested titles |
| Read a book about or featuring books, a bookstore or library. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book from OPL’s Top Shelf, opens a new window. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book set on a continent you want to visit. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a nonfiction or biographical graphic novel. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book that starts with the letter O. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book published in the 21st century. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book about or featuring a non-human main character. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book about celebrations. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
| Read a book in the cozy subgenre. | Suggested titles, opens a new window |
