Mayor Mat Siscoe and the St. Catharines Public Library are partnering for an annual reading challenge starting Jan. 1, 2025. The challenge involves reading a book that fits into each category from January to December. Participants can share their progress on Instagram using the hashtag #ReadSTC and tagging @matsiscoe and @stcatharineslibrary.
At the end of the year, there will be a draw for a grand prize. To enter and submit your reading lists, fill out this form before Dec. 31, 2025!
Each month you participate in the challenge earns you an entry for the grand prize draw. Mentioning the Mayor and the library on social media with a photo and the hashtag #ReadSTC gives you extra entries.
Brochures about the challenge are available at library branches and the third floor of City Hall. For questions, please contact: readstc@stcatharines.ca.
Categories
- January: A book by a debut author or newly published in the past year
- February: A book by a Black author or a Black main character
- March: A book by a woman author or featuring strong female protagonists
- April: A book centered around sports or athletes
- May: A book set in or inspired by different countries and cultures
- June: A book with a 2SLGBTQI+ author or main character
- July: A book by a Canadian author or set in Canada
- August: A book about astronomy, science, or stories set in space
- September: A book featuring short stories, novellas, or books under 200 pages
- October: A book featuring mystery, horror, or suspense
- November: A book about food and cooking
- December: A book about classic tales, or nostalgic reads