This summer, University of Toronto Libraries invites students, faculty, and staff to take part in an expanded edition of Summer Reading BINGO—a self-directed challenge that encourages leisure reading, exploration, and community connection through books.

Running from May 5 to September 1, 2025, this reading challenge features 24 creative prompts that invite you to try new genres, explore diverse authors, visit campus libraries, and build your reading habit one square at a time. Pick up a bingo card in person 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 our monthly prize draws—and if you complete the full card, that’s twelve entries. You can submit as many completed cards as you like. Submissions are online, and prizes are available throughout the summer.

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

Your Summer BINGO checklist:

📅 Program dates: May 5 – September 1, 2025

📍 8 Participating Libraries:

Robarts | Gerstein | Eberhard Zeidler | Graham | Earth Sciences | Kelly | OISE | A.D Allen Chemistry

📥 How to join: Pick up a bingo card in person at any of the participating libraries
🧾 Submissions: Complete cards submitted online through this form

🎁 Prizes:

Monthly: $50 U of T Bookstore gift cards (May, June, July)

Grand Prize: $200 Bookstore gift card + UTL swag pack (students only)

Staff Prize: $50 gift card

✅ Each bingo line = 1 entry | Full card = 12 entries

🕓 Final deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025

Poster of the summer Reading Bongo project. Outlines project details and has image of woman reading with palm trees and tropical plants

Summer Reading BINGO Returns—Now Campus-Wide!