Annual winter reading challenge supports local nonprofits

The Petersburg Public Library is hosting its annual winter reading challenge, encouraging people to read and participate in activities around town through the month of January.

According to Kari Peterson, the library’s program coordinator, the Build a Better World Challenge will also help support local nonprofits

through a drawing for $500 donated by the Friends of the Library.

“This year is a little bit different in that the winnings will not be going to an individual, they’ll be going to a local nonprofit of the individual’s choice who wins,” Peterson said.

The winter challenge differs from...