Summer Reading BINGO is back! The University of Toronto Libraries invites students, faculty, and staff to participate in the campus-wide challenge that encourages leisure reading, exploration, and community connection through books.

Running from April 1 to September 1, 2026, Summer Reading BINGO features 24 creative prompts that challenge you to break out of your genre comfort zone, explore diverse authors, visit camps libraries, and build your love of reading one square at a time. Pick up a bingo card at a participating library, then track your progress by checking off prompts as you go.

Each bingo line (five completed prompts in a row) earns an entry into the prize draw for one of three available prizes. Completing a full card gives you twelve entries for the draw. You can submit as many completed cards as you like. Submissions are online and prizes will be awarded in September.

While all U of T community members are encouraged to participate, only students are eligible for the student and grand prize draws. A separate prize will be awarded to one lucky staff or faculty participant.

Summer Reading BINGO Rundown:

Program dates: April 1-September 1, 2026
Participating libraries: Robarts, Eberhard Zeidler, East Asian Library, Business, Gerstein, Earth Science, Math, UC, UTM, Engineering & Computer Science, OISE, Kelly Library
- *Note: BINGO cards may also be available at additional campus libraries.
Submissions: Completed cards submitted online through this form.
Prizes:
- 2 Student Prizes: $50 U of T Bookstore gift cards
- 1 Grand Prize: $100 U of T Bookstore gift card + University of Toronto Libraries swag bag
- 1 Staff Prize: $50 U of T Bookstore gift card
Each bingo line = 1 entry | Full card = 12 entries | Multiple entries allowed

Summer Reading BINGO Returns