Adult Summer Reading

2024 ADULT SUMMER READING
BOOK BINGO CHALLENGE

READ BOOKS, WIN A PRIZE! ∙ JUNE 28 – AUGUST 16, 2024

Why should the kids have all the fun?!

HOW IT WORKS:
Visit the Reference Desk at the library to sign up and receive your Book Bingo Challenge card. As a bonus for participating, you get a spin on the prize wheel!

• Anyone 18+ is welcome to register (certain squares will require a Palisades Free Library card to access online resources).
• Read books that fit into the categories on the bingo card between Monday, June 26 and Friday, August 16 (or complete the listed tasks).
• You may only count one square per book. Fill in the titles of the items as you finish them.
• Complete any five squares to make a BINGO!
• When you have at least one BINGO and are done completing challenges, submit your card to library staff.
• You may start a second card only after fully completing your first card.
• All Book Bingo Challenge card and book reviews must be submitted by Friday, August 22.  

GRAND PRIZE: This year’s Grand Prize is a $50 gift card to the 9W Market (must be a SOCSD resident to be eligible for the grand prize).

OTHER PRIZES: There are two additional prizes for reading enjoyment!  Win a loot basket with reading-themed goodies!

SUBMITTING BOOK REVIEWS:
To complete the square asking you to write a book review, pick up a paper form at the library (one will be provided when you register for the summer reading program) or you can submit your review online (link opens a Google form, no sign-in required). It’s quick, easy, and fun.  If you choose to, you can share your review with friends and neighbors by having it posted to the Palisades Free Library Blog.

FINDING BOOKS:
Ask at the Reference Desk for help finding books to complete your Bingo Bingo Challenge card, check out the Book Bingo Challenge Online Guide, stop by one of the Library’s summer reading displays, or try out NoveList Plus (sign in from home with your library card number and PIN).

OTHER SQUARES:
The bingo card also includes some e-Resources Palisades Free Library cardholders can try for free anytime! All you need is your library card number, and, in some cases, your PIN or password.
Watch a movie or documentary on Kanopy: Kanopy (or download the Kanopy app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV!).
Read an article/product review: Consumer Reports
Check out a digital magazine on Libby (or download the Libby app on your phone or tablet.
Check out one or more items with Hoopla (or download the Hoopla app on your phone, tablet, or smart TV!).
Read a comic/manga/graphic novel on Comics Plus (you can download the Library Pass app to your device).
Learn a new language on Mango (you can download the Mango app to your device).
Download the RCLS Go app to you phone or tablet.  Available on the App Store and Google Play.

HELP?!
Need help getting started with, or have questions about, these online resources? Stop by the library for one-on-one assistance with Kanopy, Consumer Reports, Libby, Hoopla, Comics Plus, Mango and more. Call 845.359.0136, or e-mail Adult Services Librarian Emily Nevill at enevill@palisadesfreelibrary.org, to make an appointment for technology assistance at a time that's convenient for you!