Up your reading game with the Fall Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge!
A reading challenge is a great way to set reading goals for yourself, discover new authors and genres, and have fun while doing it.
How Do I Play?
From October 1, 2026 through December 30, 2026, keep track of books you read or listen to by writing the title and author in the matching square. You may pair the prompt with an asterisk with one prompt without an asterisk. For teens and adults.
Complete all 9 squares for a chance to win a $50 Joseph-Beth gift card! You’ll also earn a special Books & Bites bookmark.
During the month of December, turn in your completed card at the Customer Service or Teen Desks, or use the form on our website.
What Are the Prompts?
Check out the list of reading prompts below or download the Fall Books & Bites Bingo card (PDF, 448 KB).
- Attend (Not So) Silent Book Club, Book Club: Hope House by Joe Bond, or read in the library for an hour**
- A book about heroes or villains
- A book with orange, red, or gold on the cover
- Features a harvest, festival, or celebration
- Reread a book that brings you joy and submit a bookmark for the community display in the Main Library
- Read Hope House by Joe Bond or another book about teens
- Listen to an episode of the Books & Bites podcast
- Features folklore or legends
*You may pair the prompt with an asterisk with one prompt without an asterisk.
** (Not So) Silent Book Club, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm. No registration is required.
Book Club: Hope House by Joe Bond, Nov. 16 at 6:30 pm. Register at the Customer Service Desk.
Need Suggestions for Your Squares?
Listen to the Books & Bites podcast, browse our online book lists, or sign up for the Books & Bites newsletter. Find them all on our Books & Bites webpage.