In the town of Pittsboro, a novel collaboration between Chatham County Public Libraries and Hoops Pizzeria is serving up an enticing opportunity for young readers. The "Pizza for Pages" program is dishing out a slice of motivation for students from grades 1 through 12, encouraging literacy through the reward of a free pizza for bookworms who hit their reading goals. The challenge is active now and is set to run until the end of the current school year on June 10, 2026, according to the Chatham County News.
Interested students can kick off their reading journey at any of the library's three branches: Chatham Community Library, Goldston Public Library, and Wren Memorial Library. A sign-up at these locations comes with a Hoops Pizzeria punch card. Every book a student reads gets them one step closer to a cheesy reward. After 10 punches, their card can be swapped for a personal pizza at Hoops Pizzeria, with a limit of one pizza per month. This initiative embraces all young residents of Chatham County, whether they're in public, private, or homeschooled environments.
The program is housed at Hoops Pizzeria, nestled on 697 Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro, and spans across the Chatham Community Library and its counterparts in Goldston and Siler City. It's a strategic partnership that aims to foster a love for reading in the local youth and strengthen community ties.
