Year of the Book

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Read, log your progress, and earn badges as you explore stories all year long.

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Find Year of the Book programs happening at your library and in your community.

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HAPPENING THIS MONTH

JANUARY:

Freedom to Read

We're kicking off the year by exploring stories that expand ideas, challenge perspectives, and celebrate the freedom to read. Discover books that have shaped history and sparked conversation across generations.

Celebrating Our Freedom to Read

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of America, libraries across the country are excited to help celebrate 250 years of American…

Dewey & Deci Week Is Taking Over the Library!

Get ready for a week of reading, creativity, and a little extra fun. Our new library mascots are taking over the library system for a week!

FEATURED EVENTS

Welcome to The Year of the Book

The Year of the Book celebrates the power of reading to bring people together. Throughout 2026, FulcoLibrary invites you to connect through shared stories, ideas, and reading experiences that inspire curiosity and community. 

Discover new events, reading challenges, and unexpected moments at a library near you all year long.

Reading is more fun when there's an adventure involved.

Each month, Year of the Book features a new reading challenge designed to spark curiosity, stretch your reading habits, and celebrate the stories you love.

Choose a challenge, read at your own pace, and log your reading in Beanstack to earn digital badges along the way. Every book counts, whether it's print, audiobook, or eBook.

FIND YOUR NEXT READ

Dry January and Beyond

Happy New Year! Try a mocktail to start the year off right!

2026 Golden Globes Films

Calling all movie buffs & film fanatics! Take a journey into the media that shaped the 2026 Golden Globes film nominations list.

New Years Resolutions

Here are books to help with your goal of improving your discernment of and coping with cognitive biases. Best of luck on this endeavor.

New Books Newsletter - January 12, 2026

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Read, log your progress, and earn badges as you explore shared stories all year long.

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