Cat's out of the bag!

The prize for reaching the 52 book stretch goal in our 26 in '26 reading challenge is a mini version of our iconic tote bag! Clocking in at an adorable 4 by 6 inches, this mini tote is the perfect size to hold a library card, keys, or even a tiny cat found in the library parking lot and rescued by staff. Mini totes are headed to branches today, so if you've logged 52 books for the challenge this year keep an eye on your email or phone notifications for instructions on when to pick yours up at your local branch. Haven't joined the challenge yet? There's still plenty of time! Learn more at dekalblibrary.beanstack.com or via the link in our bio. All books read in 2026 count as long as you can fit them into a challenge category! Just a few books short? No worries! Make sure you're logging your books and we'll distribute more enamel pins and mini tote bags later in the year.