All-Ages:

• 36th Annual Julie Meier Writer’s Competition (All Ages) - January 31 - March 31 

  The Writer's Competition at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library is one of the oldest and most prestigious contests of its kind in the Inland Northwest. In 1987, Library Director Julie Meier perceived the need to discover and recognize talented writers in our regional community and to challenge young people and adults to take an interest in writing and to hone their skills. Another goal of the Writer's Competition is to reveal great authors living in our midst. 

INFORMATION AND ENTRY HERE

• Volunteer Opportunity - The Writer's Competition is judged by a group of volunteers composed of professional writers and editors working in North Idaho and Spokane. If you feel you are qualified to act as a judge submit your contact information here: JUDGING INQUIRY

Adult:

• 2025 Adult Winter Reading Challenge - January 2 - February 28 Get started on your New Year's Reading Goals with our 2025 Winter Reading Challenge. We’re Reading For Pizza again! We’re harkening back to our grade school days and giving away pizza for participation. Pick up a wallet-sized challenge card at the Adult Circulation Desk, write down the books you’ve read on it, and turn it in to the desk. Each book you read gets you entry into the prize drawing, the drawing prizes are 10 $10 pizza gift cards.

• Log your read online HERE

Teen:

• Idaho Teen Reading Challenge (runs October 1 to April 30) - Read 8 books from 10 categories and win prizes! Get 1 prize book for every 4 books you read. Be eligible for a grand prize for reading all 8! (Prizes are specific to the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.)  Pickup a Reading Journal (from the Teen Zone) for more information, or go here: https://cdateenzone.weebly.com/books/itrc-24-25 for an informational bookmark, booklists, and more! 
• Chill & Checkout Challenge (for Teens in MS & HS) - In the months of January and February, teens can earn an extra prize book for completing 4 of 6 challenges! Three challenges encourage you to chill (hangout) in the Teen Zone. And three challenges encourage you to checkout items from our collection. Pick-up a punch card from the Teen Zone to track your progress and get more information! 

Kids:

• Winter Reading Bingo for Emerging Readers (Ages 2-5) - January 1 through February 28 - This Winter Reading Challenge for toddlers and preschoolers is designed to encourage families to read together and generate fun ideas for winter activities. Pick up a bingo card from the children’s library to get started. When you’ve completed an entire row of challenges to get a bingo... bring back your card to receive a prize (one prize per child). If you black out all the spaces, you’ll be entered into a grand prize drawing. 
• Kids Winter Reading Bingo (Ages 6-12) - January 1 through February 28 - Expand your reading repertoire this season by participating in a Winter Reading Challenge. Pick up a bingo card from the children’s library, and let the reading begin!  When you’ve completed an entire row of challenges to get a bingo... bring back your card to receive a prize (one prize per child). If you black out all the spaces, you’ll be entered into a grand prize drawing. 
• Scavenger Hunt - Explore the children’s library during the month of February by participating in a fun scavenger hunt! After searching to find hidden items, you can turn in the completed activity sheet to receive a small prize! 
• StoryWalk® in the Parks - Stroll through McEuen Park this winter while reading Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson. Each page of the book is posted alongside a path that stretches from the library to the playground. The Library’s Higgens Point State Park StoryWalk will feature Snuggle Down Deep by Diane Ohanesian.