Winter Reading 2026

Winter is upon us, and that means our Winter Reading Program is right around the corner!

This program is a month-long, all-ages, reading challenge that takes place in the middle of winter. So, for those of you who have said you wanted to read more in the new year, this is the perfect program for you! This year, we have a bingo board challenge.

Pick up a bingo board from any of our library branches between January 20th and February 21st and play your way through the board. Return your completed bingo board to any of the branches for a free book and a special edition sticker!

Playing is easy!

Just complete a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line across the bingo board. Write the title of the book that you read in the corresponding square. Don’t use the same book to complete more than one square!

Once you are finished, please bring your completed bingo board to any library location to claim your prize. We will be distributing Winter Reading prizes until FEBRUARY 28th.

If you have finished the game once, you are more than welcome to play again. Just ask library staff for a fresh bingo board. Subsequent finished bingo boards are eligible to be returned to the library for another free book and sticker.

Remember, audiobooks and graphic novels are considered books too!

Because this challenge is for all ages, please note that we did our best to make this bingo board for every age. We understand if you need to adapt a challenge for a younger reader. Also, grown-ups, if you’re reading to your baby, know that that counts too!

Share how your game is going by connecting with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @alamancelibraries.

For more information, contact Emery Lai at elai@alamancelibraries.org or call (336) 790-0465.