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2026 Read-a-thon Fundraiser
We pride ourselves on being a hub for the community of Whitestone to work, relax, socialize, and learn. This year, our Read-a-Thon Fundraiser will give the library’s biggest fans the opportunity to raise money on our behalf to support the library’s Makerspace. Our Makerspace provides community members of all ages with opportunities to create and learn. STEAM programs for children and youth, access to equipment like a 3D printer for entrepreneurs and creatives, and learning opportunities to help increase technological literacy, all make our Makerspace one of our most sought after services.
Our Read-a-Thon will take place the week of July 26th. Anyone interested in participating can sign up as early as July 12th, either as an individual or in a team with others. You’ll be able to see how other fundraisers are doing to keep you motivated, and at the end, there will be special prizes for most pages read and most money raised!
Read-a-thon FAQ
Each person or team pledges the number of pages they think they can read during the Read-a-Thon (it’s like signing up for a marathon, but instead of running, you’re reading!) Then they can fundraise for donations leading up to the event.
Don’t want to start or join a team but still want to participate? No problem! You can find teams to donate to through our Read-a-thon Fundraiser page.
Teams can ask family, friends, and coworkers to sponsor their team’s goal. Sponsors can contribute online through our Read-a-thon page or through cash donations given to the team leader.
Scroll down to access our social media kit with pre-written social media posts to save you some time!
You can have as many people on your team as you would like! You can even join the read-a-thon as an individual or a couple.
Teams will have three weeks (starting on July 12, 2026) to collect donations from sponsors, with the actual read-a-thon taking place from July 26, 2026 through August 1, 2026.
Yes! Your team can collect cash donations. Your team leader can log into our Canada Helps Read-a-thon page to add the cash donations to your team’s running total.
Our Read-a-Thon will help us buy new equipment and supplies to update and expand our Makerspace!
Yes! Whitestone Public Library t-shirts are awarded to the teams with:
- Most pages read
- Most funds raised
The winning team leaders will be contacted and the prizes will be available for pickup at our annual Giant Book Sale on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Resources for Teams
Post one of these images on social media to let people know they can support you!
Thank you for signing up to participate in the Whitestone Library’s Read-a-Thon! We’re incredibly grateful for your support. To make fundraising for the Read-a-Thon as easy as possible for you, we’ve prepared some social media and fundraising page post examples that you can use. Feel free to use them word for word, tweak them to make them feel more personal, or to use them as inspiration to come up with something new!
Social Media Promotion
Team Blurbs
Social Media Promotion
Posting about the Read-a-Thon on social media can be a great way to let people know about the fundraiser and give them the opportunity to support you! Here are a few examples of posts that you can use to spread the word!
Option A
I’m participating in the Whitestone Library Read-a-Thon and I need your help! I’m reading to raise money for their incredible Makerspace – a place where kids learn STEAM skills, entrepreneurs access 3D printers, and our whole community grows together. Every page I read and every dollar you donate helps keep this amazing resource thriving!
Option B
Guess what? I’m turning my reading habit into community impact! I’ve joined the Whitestone Library Read-a-Thon to support their Makerspace – the heart of creativity and learning in our town. Help me reach my fundraising goal by donating to this incredible cause!
Option C
Plot twist: My summer reading is helping fund creativity in our community! I’m participating in the Whitestone Library’s Read-a-Thon to support their Makerspace. Every page = progress toward my fundraising goal!
Option D
Currently reading for a cause that’s close to my heart! I’m part of the Whitestone Library Read-a-Thon, raising funds for their Makerspace that serves everyone from curious kids to innovative entrepreneurs. Help me make an impact!
Team Blurbs
Every Read-a-Thon participant or team will have a fundraising page on Canada Helps that they can use to collect online donations. Here are some examples of what you can say on your team’s page! You can use one of our pre-made blurbs or come up with your own.
Option A
Our team believes that access to creativity, learning and innovation shouldn’t be limited by resources or background. That’s why we’re participating in the Whitstone library Read-a-Thon– to help the library raise money to buy new equipment and supplies to update and expand their Makerspace! The Whitestone Library’s Makerspace is where the next generation learns STEAM skills, local entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life, and people of all ages discover new passions through hands-on learning. Every page we read during the week of July 27th represents our commitment to keeping these opportunities available to everyone in Whitestone. Help us turn our love of reading into lasting impact!
Option B
As lifelong learners and proud Whitestone community members, we’re thrilled to combine our passion for reading with support for the Whitestone Library’s Makerspace. By supporting our Read-a-Thon fundraising efforts, you’re helping ensure that everyone in Whitestone has access to opportunities to learn and create using shared resources they couldn’t access anywhere else. Join us in reading our way to a more creative, connected, and capable Whitestone community!
2025 Read-a-thon Impact: