Summer has come and gone, and that means it's time for a new challenge!

Adults are invited to join this year's "12 to Try" Reading Challenge beginning September 1. Read your way through 12 books that fit the 12 challenge categories by August 31, 2026 to earn prizes.

Here's how it works:

• Read your books in any order and any format: books, e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, etc.
• Read anything that fits the category. Our book lists can give you ideas, but there are so many other options out there!
• Complete the challenge as quickly as you like, or take it slow and spread it out over the year.

Each month, we’ll feature several books from one of the themes to help you choose a great read. 

Get started at AmesPublicLibrary.Beanstack.org or pick up a tracking sheet at Ames Public Library or the Bookmobile