Family Literacy Bingo 2021

Cambridge families with children birth to 8 years – celebrate National Family Literacy Month this November by playing Family Literacy Bingo with your child. Talk, read, play, sing, tell stories and have fun together! Win a children’s book for getting 5 in a row!

Print out an age-appropriate bingo board (one for birth to 4 years or one for 5-8 years ) or pick one up at the locations listed below.

Pick Up Locations:

  • Cambridge Public Library:
    • Central Square Library, 45 Pearl Street
    • Main Library, 449 Broadway
    • O’Connell Branch Library, 48 Sixth Street
    • O’Neill Branch Library, 70 Rindge Avenue
    • Valente Branch Library, 826 Cambridge Street
  • Center for Families, 51 Inman Street,

How To Play:

  • Together with your child, pick a square, and do the activity
  • Mark the box with an “X” when finished
  • Mark 5 boxes in a row (top to bottom, left to right, or diagonally) to get Bingo
  • Take a photo of the board and send it in by text, email, or social media by November 30, 2021 to win a children’s book.
  • Want to do more? Complete the whole board to win a 2nd children’s book

To win a book, send a photo of your Bingo by November 30:

  • text: 617-800-9154 or email: jbaily@challiance.org
  • Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @LetsTalkCambMA

Questions? Call (617)-299-6705

Brought to you by: Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Cambridge Public Library, CambridgePublic Schools/Title 1 Program and Center for Families