Bergen County “Unplugged” Reading Challenge Hosted by Westfield Garden State Plaza and the Paramus Public Library
Kickoff Celebration & Registration on Saturday, January 18 Featuring Story Time, Crafts and Pete the Cat Appearance
Paramus, NJ – Westfield Garden State Plaza and the Paramus Public Library are co-hosting the Bergen County “Unplugged” Reading Challenge to encourage a love of reading and promote literacy among local elementary-school aged children. Children participating in the challenge will have the ability to log the number of minutes they read per day through the library’s Beanstack website or mobile app for the chance to win exciting prizes.
The challenge kicks off with a celebration and sign-ups at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Saturday, January 18 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Festivities will be held in the Family Court located on level 1 near Planet Playskool and will include registration activation in addition to family-friendly activities, including story time, a bookmark craft, meet and greet with popular children’s book character Pete the Cat, and refreshments.
“The Paramus Public Library is proud to partner with Westfield Garden State Plaza to challenge children to unplug and read,” said Leonard LoPinto, director of the Paramus Public Library. “Reading a book will exercise your brain and assist individuals in becoming lifelong learners. Are you up to the challenge? We hope to see you at the kickoff celebration!”
The first 500 readers who log at least 100 minutes will earn a $15 gift card for Planet Playskool valid towards the price of admission to the family entertainment center OR merchandise equivalent in the retail store. The first 50 readers who log 500 minutes will be awarded a gift certificate for a pair of Kid’s Crocs to be redeemed at the Westfield Garden State Plaza location. Prizes will be presented to challenge winners at a celebration held at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Saturday, February 15. During the closing celebration, Westfield Garden State Plaza will present the Paramus Public Library with a donation to support enhancements to children’s programming.
“The Paramus Public Library does so much to support our community, particularly by serving as a center for entertainment and learning for our local children,” said Wesley Rebisz, senior general manager of Westfield Garden State Plaza. “We’re excited to grow our relationship with the library to help children unlock the power of reading.”
To learn more about The Bergen County “Unplugged” Reading Challenge and to register to attend the kickoff celebration, visit the Westfield Garden State Plaza website, here.
About Westfield Garden State Plaza
Westfield Garden State Plaza (GSP) is the ultimate destination for fashion, dining and entertainment located just minutes from Manhattan. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy's, the property features the Luxury Collection of Shops and premium fashion district alongside the best brands in every retail category and includes Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Ferragamo, Burberry, Versace, Tory Burch, BOSS, Tesla, ZARA, NARS, Fabletics, and Apple. Approximately 20 million shoppers per year enjoy an unparalleled shopping and dining experience, personalized services and amenities at GSP.
About Paramus Public Library
The Paramus Public Library’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the community by providing access to education, entertainment and lifelong learning. For more than 65 years the Paramus Public Library continues to serve Paramus as a center for information, culture, entertainment, and education. The Paramus Public Library is the busiest library in Bergen County. In 2023, 473,876 books, DVDs, and audiobooks were borrowed. The library’s collection currently includes 135,000 items as well as ebooks, e-audiobooks, and streaming services. There is a collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean books, newspapers, and DVDs. Come visit us at the Main Library or the Charles E. Reid Branch Library and see all that we have to offer!
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