RML Celebrates the Sucess of the 2024 Adult Reading Challenge

Robey Memorial Library is thrilled to announce the conclusion of the "Read Renew Repeat" Adult Reading Challenge, a yearlong literary adventure that took place from January 1 to December 31, 2024. This initiative invited readers to explore diverse genres and themes, encouraging them to discover something new by tackling books from twelve thoughtfully selected categories. These included: Animal-themed; Based on a true story; Classic; From your childhood/youth; Nature-themed; Reader’s Choice; Recycled (garage sale, second-hand store, or borrowed from a friend); Science; Teaches you something; Tragedy; Travel-themed; Weather-related.

Participants earned entries into prize drawings as they completed books within these categories, with opportunities to win exciting rewards.

The highlight of the challenge came with the announcement of the winners. Following a random drawing, Robey Memorial Library is proud to congratulate the recipients of Waukon Bucks and gift certificates: Carolyn Adam, Jennifer Achenbach, and Colinda Roderick. Lori Heitman was the lucky winner of the grand prize—a tablet.

This year’s challenge saw incredible engagement, with 38 participants collectively reading an impressive 254 books. Among these readers, 10 completed the full challenge by exploring all twelve categories, demonstrating outstanding commitment to literary discovery.

Robey Memorial Library extends heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors whose generosity made this challenge possible: Ashbacher Building Supplies; FreedomBank; Hacker Nelson & Co; Holthaus Tax & Accounting; Nick Jones Earth Moving & Logging; Palmer Abstract; Peoples State Bank; Reel Core; Shafer Law Office; Torkelson-Waukon; Upper Iowa Insurance Services Corp.; Waukon State Bank.

The library commends all participants for their enthusiasm and dedication, which contributed to the success of this yearlong event. Plans are already in motion for future programs designed to nurture a love of reading in the community.

For more information on 2025 Adult Reading Challenge, click here.