Winter reading

winter reading 2025 - book bingo december 10 - January 31

Season's readings

Welcome to Winter Reading 2025. Get ready to cozy up with a good book, record your reads, and earn yourself a limited edition winter reading mug. Starting December 10, stop by the library to get your card, register, and get a free book. Then, get reading! Ask library staff if you need recommendations. 

Happy reading!
winter reading mug

How to play

  • You know how to Bingo: record your reads to mark a row—across, vertical, or diagonal. Five books = a bingo for kids. Three books = a bingo for adults. For the "free choice" space, you may either read a book of your choice, or attend a library program.
  • Finish a bingo? Show us your card by January 31 to receive a limited edition winter reading mug and a raffle ticket. Raffle is drawn on February 2.
  • Earn an extra raffle ticket by donating to our food drive for PORCH between December 5-31. Learn more.
  • Prizes available while supplies last. Only one mug per person.
  • Want to keep reading? Keep your card!  Read another three (adults) or five (kids). Each additional Bingo earns you another raffle ticket.

Download a card

Click below to download a bingo card to print and play along with us at home.

For kids

2025 Kids Book Bingo Card

 

For adults

adult bingo card

 

Looking for your next read?

Check out some of library staff's favorite books of the year.

Special events

This year, you can cross off your card's "free choice" space by either reading a book or by attending a library event. Below are some of our featured winter reading events for adults.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Upcycled Gift Wrapping Party

5:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Craft
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your holiday gifts and join us on Wednesday, December 17th from 5-8 pm for a drop-in event with festive music, a free hot cocoa bar, and lots of recycled paper and natural materials to wrap gifts beautifully & sustainably. 

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Witnesses to Wild Beauty: A New Year’s Nature & Gratitude Journaling Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Explore More
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Explore More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace the New Year in a 2-hour nature and gratitude journaling session with writer and certified interpretive guide Margot Lester.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Bar Trivia - Winter Reading Edition

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Special Events
Sign-Up Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Northside District for a night of cozy winter vibes and competition with Book Bar Trivia hosted by Chapel Hill Public Library. Trivia rounds will be based on this year’s winter reading book bingo categories.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

We frequently take photos and videos at our events. Here's what we do with them.