January 6, 2026

RML invites you to embark on a literary adventure with the 2026 Adult Reading Challenge, Plant a Seed, Read. Beginning January 1st and running through December 31st, this year-long challenge encourages adults to explore new genres, themes, and authors while earning chances to win fantastic prizes.

Challenge yourself to read one book from each of the twelve exciting categories:

·         Agriculture-themed

·         Book from your Childhood

·         Cross-Cultural

·         Family-themed

·         Foodie/Cookbook

·         Garden-themed

·         Health-themed

·         History

·         Humorous

·         Midwestern Author or Theme

·         Recommended

·         Set in Summer

Participants receive a prize drawing entry for every category completed. Finish all twelve categories and earn a bonus entry!

Books must be read during the 2026 calendar year to qualify. Entry forms can be submitted to Robey Memorial Library in person or online throughout the year.

Winners will be selected through a random drawing after the challenge concludes on December 31, 2026. Prizes include:

·         eReader/Tablet (1 prize available)

·         Waukon Bucks/Local Business Gift Certificate Packages (3 prizes available)

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

The success of this program is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:

·         Ashbachers Building Supplies, LLC

·         Cook Agency, Inc.

·         FreedomBank

·         Hacker, Nelson, & Co., P.C.

·         Holthaus Tax & Accounting

·         Joe & Matt’s Plumbing and HVAC, LLC

·         Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank

·         Palmer Abstract

·         Prime Electric

·         R. W. Pladsen, Inc.

·         Sweeney Real Estate, LLC

·         Torkelson-Waukon

·         Upper Iowa Insurance Services Corp.

·         Yen Hing Dragon