WOODLAND, CA (MPG) - The Yolo County Library has a New Year’s resolution for you: Read more in 2025! Starting Jan 1, the Library will continue its yearlong reading program, 52: A Yearlong Reading Journey. Reading is more than a habit – it’s a state of mind.

This year, the 52 Reading Program invites participants to embark on a literary journey across the country, with a challenge to read a book connected to each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.

“We’re thrilled to offer this exciting program again in 2025, as it provides a unique opportunity for our community to explore the diverse stories and cultures that make up our country,” said Diana Lopez, Yolo County librarian. “Whether through fiction, history, or memoir, each book brings a new perspective, and we can’t wait to see how our readers will engage with this year’s challenge.”

Join 52: A Yearlong Reading Journey to discover the unique stories, cultures, and landscapes that shape our nation, one book at a time.

Pick up a 52 checklist at your local library branch or sign up on Beanstack to join the program digitally. Beanstack is a web and mobile app used to track independent reading time and help build a culture of reading in school and at home. Beanstack is available on mobile devices through the Apple Store, Google Play, or can be accessed by web browser at yolocountylibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.

52: A Yearlong Reading Journey is free and sponsored by the Yolo County Library Foundation and the various Friends of the Library groups. For more information or to sign up, visit your local Yolo County Library branch or at yolocountylibrary.org/ycl52. Connect with Yolo County Library on Facebook and Instagram at @yolocountylibrary.