Book Bingo encourages adult readers to broaden their reading habits by completing a specially designed bingo card featuring six reading categories. Participants can read or listen to a book in each category, crossing them off as they go. Once all six categories are completed, readers can collect a special prize!

The challenge is completely free to all adults and has been designed to be inclusive and accessible, making it easy for everyone to take part and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of reading and there’s no need to book.

To celebrate the launch of Book Bingo, Herefordshire Libraries are hosting a series of special events, with rounds of classic bingo, as well as special book‑themed games, featuring book covers for an extra twist. There will be plenty of chances to shout “Bingo!”, win prizes and have fun in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

The launch events will be held at Hereford, Leominster, Ross‑on‑Wye and Ledbury libraries and places must be booked online via the Herefordshire Libraries online Eventbrite page.

• Hereford Library – Monday 18 May, 2.00pm
• Ledbury Library – Tuesday 19 May, 7.00pm
• Ross‑on‑Wye Library – Wednesday 20 May, 7.00pm
• Leominster Library – Thursday 21 May, 2.30pm

Book Bingo forms part of Herefordshire Libraries offer during the National Year of Reading, supporting its aim to inspire more adults to engage with books and experience the wellbeing benefits of reading.