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Decatur Public Library 2026 Adult Reading Challenge: Total Reads

The 2026 Adult Reading Challenge

A YEAR LONG CHALLENGE FOR BUSY ADULTS (18+)

  You choose the level of challenge that fits your goals.

There are 3 levels of participation:

15 books

30 books

60 books

Participate as much or as little as is suitable for your reading lifestyle.

 Read the books you choose from DPL

that fit challenge prompts.

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Infographic containig: For adults aged 18+, an almost year long reading challenge (Jan. 23rd - Nov.26th) for busy grown-ups. You decide your level of challenge: 15, 30, or 60. Materials checked out from DPL (physical or digital)  count toward the challenge. Book Club once a month to talk books with others in the challenge. For questions or to sign up, see Rhonda or Stephanie in the Marketing and Outreach Office, Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm. To set up an appointment for an alternate day/time, call 256 340-5780.
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If you are interested in signing up, please contact

Rhonda or Stephanie in the Marketing & Outreach department.

Our schedule varies, so if you are coming to the library to see us, please contact us ahead of time to be sure we will be in the building.

 

Email: stephrhonda@myDPL.org

Call:  256-340-5780

We look forward to meeting you!

PAST CHALLENGES

2025: Reading Eras

This challenge was based on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and celebrated all of our past reading challenges.  

2024: Roarin’ Reads

This challenge drew its inspiration from the 1920s, with the clues/tasks being based on the people, places & events of the roaring 20s.

 2023: REaD, White & Blue

This challenge’s clues/tasks were based on the people, places, & ideas associated with our country.

 2022: A Reading Season

This challenge took its inspiration from the  calendar – days, months, seasons, festivals & celebrations.

 2021: Cast of Characters

This challenge focused on the types of characters found in books: the good, the bad, & everything in between!

 2020: Notes on Reading

This challenge had a music theme (clues & tasks were based on songs/musical genres.)

 2019: Bama: fact & fiction

This challenge coincided with the Alabama Bicentennial celebration and had clues & tasks tied to the state of Alabama.

2018: A Book Challenge

This challenge focused on the ABCs, with clues/tasks based on every letter of the alphabet.

2017:  Reading Round-Up

This challenge had a western theme, and focused on the parts of a story – characters, settings, & conflicts found in Westerns.

2016: Authorian Challenge

This challenge focused on the authors of the books, requiring participants to find out more about who wrote the books they read.

2015: Hidden Treasures

This challenge had a pirate theme. It focused on the areas & genres of the library.

2014: Trip In Time

This challenge required books read in decades, years, or on a timeline

2013:  Read the World

This challenge required that books be read from different countries of the world.