iREAD 2026 Information
iREAD 2026 runs from Saturday, January 24 to Wednesday, February 18.
Students may record independent reading minutes every day within that window. Reading logs and sponsorship donations are due to teachers by Monday, February 23.
Join your friends at the iREAD Kick Off event at Northwood Middle School (NEW LOCATION) on January 24 from 9:00 to 2:00.
Don’t miss these activities and more:
• D112 teachers reading favorite books
• register for library cards
• 30 additional mins. towards total iREAD*
• meet local authors
• book character scavenger hunt
• sensory-friendly room
*Available until 2/18 HP and HW Public Libraries
There’s more iREAD fun at the Highwood Public Library and Community Center.
Literaria Lotería
Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Book Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m.
(Note: this time was incorrect in the materials sent home)
Book Character and Pajama Party
Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m.
iREAD Materials
Click on the links below to access iRead materials.
iREAD 2026 Reading Log – Elementary Schools
Perfect Picks Junior
Looking fore the perfect book for your elementary-age reader? The Highland Park Public Library has created Perfect Picks Junior to identify books that match your reader’s interests. Click on the link below to complete a few simple questions and get started reading!
Click here to access Perfect Picks Junior through the Highland Park Public Library.