52nd Annual Caldecott Read-In
Saturday, January 25
9:30am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd FloorHelp us predict a winner! Vote for your favorite illustrated book as librarians present the top 10 contenders. Lunch provided. Please call 419.259.5231 if you have dietary restrictions.
For the past 51 years our local Caldecott Read-In has been held in January to read and review the best picture books of the previous year. Teachers, librarians, and children's book fans have the chance to read and examine dozens of books and then vote to predict the winner of the Caldecott Medal. At this 52nd annual Read-In attendees will receive a list of the best books of the year along with librarian reviews of our top ten favorites. Discussion and voting will predict our 2025 winner. Contact hours available for attendees.
Main Library
- 69 Windows PCs
- 36 Windows laptops
- 16 MACs
- 20 children’s PCs
- 6 children's early learning stations
- 2 book scan stations
- Making equipment
- Free Wi-Fi
- 100 person Community Room
- 214 person Large Glass Room
- 312 person McMaster Center
- 200 person McMaster Lobby
- Faxing, copying, scanning
- ToleGo Public Bikes
- 300 parking spots (includes 9 handicapped accessible spots)
- 2 electric vehicle charging stations
- 10 bicycle spots
