2025 Adult Book Bingo
Every summer we partner with Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) for Book Bingo, our summer reading program for adults and teens. In 2025, King County Library System (KCLS) is joining the fun! If you achieve bingo or blackout, you will be entered to win fabulous prizes! #BookBingoNW2025
2025 Book Bingo
What if I need some reading ideas?
Browse reading suggestions selected by our staff and links to other websites with related topics.
You can also ask a librarian for recommendations with Your Next 5 Books or check out Peak Picks for other ideas.
You can also check the hashtag #BookBingoNW2025 on Instagram to get ideas from fellow readers.
How to Play
Book titles may be used only once per card, and only one entry per person. For readers 18 and older. If you are under 18, play Teen Book Bingo.
For “Suggested by an Independent Bookseller,” consider visiting one of SAL’s bookstore partners: Ada’s Technical Books; BookTree Kirkland; Book Larder; Charlie’s Queer Books, Edmonds Bookshop; Elliott Bay Book Company; Estelita’s Library; Island Books; Madison Books; Magnolia’s Bookstore; Mam’s Books; Open Books: A Poem Emporium; Paper Boat Booksellers; Phinney Books; Queen Anne Book Company; Secret Garden Books; Sistah Scifi; Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, and Seward Park); and University Book Store.
How do I win?
- BINGO: Complete a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line! Turn in your card and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a commemorative tote bag!
- BLACKOUT: Complete all 24 squares! Turn in your card and you’ll be entered in a drawing for one of three grand prizes per library system—including a Create Your Own Series subscription to SAL’s 2025/26 Season!
How do I submit my card for the prize drawing?
Submit the front and back of your completed card (with either a bingo or blackout) in only one of the following ways:
- DROP OFF your card (or a copy) at any branch of The Seattle Public Library.
OR
- COMPLETE the submission form.
Entries must be received by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Please do not submit your card more than once. Happy reading!
About the Artist
Marlowe (Odd Rabbits)
Marlowe is a half Japanese illustrator and maker based in Seattle. She is the creator of Odd Rabbits, a magical world of rabbits, angels and spirits, and enjoys creating art and stories based on this world. Her cultural background and many interests, including journaling, nature, folktales and handmade crafts, inspire her daily. You can check out more of her work on Instagram.