Celebrate National Reading Month with our Annual Read Across America Challenge!
The rules are simple. Starting Monday, March 2, for every minute you read, we’ll log 1 mile on the map. At the end of the month, we’ll tally everyone’s miles.
Register and track your reading on the Reader Zone app using the program code 9f0cc.
The top reader with the most “miles” logged will win bragging rights and a hot cocoa kit. And ALL participants can pick out a prize from the treasure chest. (Adults, we have stickers and bookmarks for you too).
Let’s see how far Newfields can read!
How to Participate
To participate, simply sign up with Reader Zone. You can download the app or log in through your desktop. (The app is super easy to use!)
- Create an account and log in with the Library’s program code: 9f0cc
- Select “Read Across America 2026” program.
- Choose your age group (“Kids 0-18” OR “Adults”)
- Log your reading minutes. Use the timer on the app or add your minutes manually after you’re done.
- Every minute you read = 1 mile on the map.
**If you’ve already participated in a past reading program, then you can use your same logins as last time.
Call or email the Library with any questions. Happy reading!
How to Create a Reader Zone Account
Step 1: Select Sign Up
To create a new account, sign up at readerzone.com
Step 2: Choose your account type.
Individual adult readers should select “Reader”
Parents signing up their kids should select “Parent”
Step 3: Create account.
Sign up by filling in your name, email, and password.
Step 4: Download the app or access account through desktop.
The easiest way to track your reading is through the Reader Zone app. Simply download the app on your phone and log in to start recording your reading through the library program. Remember to use the program code 9f0cc to sign up for the Read Across America challenge.
If you don’t have a smartphone, or prefer to use desktop, click the “Access your account on Desktop” button to start recording your reading.
The screen will look like this:
Click “+Add Program” then enter the library program code: 9f0cc
Select your reader age group. Then log your reading minutes. Parents can also add additional readers under their account and track all reading from one login.
Be sure to visit the library to get additional book recommendations and see what other programs are coming soon.
If you have questions, call or email the Library and we’d be happy to assist you!
