Summer Book Bingo

A free, county-wide summer reading program for adults and young people.

About

Since 2015, we’ve teamed up with The Seattle Public Library to bring you Summer Book Bingo, a free summer reading program that’s all about community, discovery, and great books. Now in its second year as a partner, King County Library System has joined the fun too—making this a program that just keeps growing.

From May through September, adults and young people play Summer Book Bingo for a chance to win fabulous prizes. But the real reward is what happens along the way—players read across genres and lived experiences, spark conversations with neighbors and coworkers, and build traditions with family, friends, and colleagues.

Ready to play? Grab your free card, gather your people, and let’s make this the best reading summer yet.

Book Bingo is Seattle’s way of encouraging literacy, new story discovery, and community-building of readers across the city.Summer Book Bingo Player
Reading all of these books was exhilarating. I immersed myself in diverse worlds, each with unique perspectives, which expanded my horizons and deepened my appreciation for storytelling.Summer Book Bingo Player
I love the community around [Summer Book Bingo]. I have friends that I play with every year, and love asking other people what I should be reading for certain categories.Summer Book Bingo Player

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Adult Bingo Card

For readers 18 and up.

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Youth Bingo Card

For readers 0 - 17.

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For readers 18 and up.

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Teen Bingo Card

For teens, tweens, and young adult readers.

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Kids Bingo Card

For readers 0 - 12.

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How to Play

What are the rules?

Keep track of books you read from Friday, May 22 through Tuesday, September 8, 2026 by writing the title and author in the matching square.

Book titles may be used only once per card, and only one entry per person.

There are two ways to win:

BINGO: Complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line! Turn in your card and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a special Book Bingo prize.

BLACKOUT: Complete all 25 squares! Turn in your card and you’ll be entered in a drawing for one of three grand prizes per library system—including a 4-Part Create Your Own Series to SAL’s 2026/27 programming.

How do I submit my card for the prize drawing?

Adult Book Bingo Submission Instructions

Submit the front and back of your completed adult card (with either a bingo or blackout) in only one of the following ways:

1. Drop off your card (or a copy of the front and back) at any branch of The Seattle Public Library OR the King County Library System.

2. Complete the submission form at www.spl.org/BookBingo or www.kcls.org/BookBingo.

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 6 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPT 8, 2026. Social media submissions no longer accepted. Please do not submit your card more than once.

 

Youth Book Bingo Submission Instructions

1. Mail your card (or a copy of the front and back) to Seattle Arts & Lectures, 340 15th Ave E, Suite #301, Seattle, WA 98112.

2. Take a photo of the front and back of your card and email it to bookbingo@lectures.org.

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 6 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPT 8, 2026. Social media submissions no longer accepted. Please do not submit your card more than once.

I need suggestions for squares!

Ask a librarian for recommendations! Stop by any branch or go to www.spl.org/YourNext5 or www.kcls.org/BookMatch.

For “SAL speaker” and many other categories, see our past and present line-up of SAL speakers. SAL’s new season launches on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at noon, so sign up to our mailing list to get notified of new events.

Get more ideas on social media—and keep the conversation going—by using the hashtag #BookBingoNW2026.

Come Celebrate at Seattle Center—In Person!

Event

Silent Reading at Seattle Center 2026

Meet Our 2026 Summer Book Bingo Illustrator: Vivian Li

Vivian Li (@vivianlikesfruit) is a Seattle-based comics artist, zine maker, and illustrator. She tells funny, charming, and kind stories about occurrences both everyday and fantastic. She was the SDOT Fremont Bridge Artist in Residence in 2023 and is currently serving as the 2025 Innovator in Residence with the Library of Congress. In her studio, she has a risograph, large guillotine, sewing machine, small guillotine, long arm stapler, and a bone folder.

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