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Read Harder Challenge 2026 Kickoff
2026-01-20 18:30:00 2026-01-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Read Harder Challenge 2026 Kickoff Are you ready for another year of reading harder? Join us to kick off the 2026 Read Harder Challenge. Whether you're ready to commit or just curious, you'll learn more about the program and how to participate. This challenge, created by Book Riot, encourages you to read more diversely. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Tuesday, January 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Are you ready for another year of reading harder? Join us to kick off the 2026 Read Harder Challenge. Whether you're ready to commit or just curious, you'll learn more about the program and how to participate. This challenge, created by Book Riot, encourages you to read more diversely. Adults.

Are you ready for another year of reading harder? Join us to kick off the 2026 Read Harder Challenge. Whether you're ready to commit or just curious, you'll learn more about the program and how to participate. This challenge, created by Book Riot, encourages you to read more diversely.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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