Book lovers across Northamptonshire are being invited to take part in a new reading challenge, with the chance to win a £50 book token.

The free Book Bingo challenge launches at LibraryPlus libraries next week and is open to everyone aged 18 and over who is a library customer.

Organised as part of the National Year of Reading, the initiative encourages participants to complete six themed reading challenges, exploring different authors, subjects and formats.

Readers can choose from fiction, non-fiction, biographies, newspapers, magazines, eBooks and audiobooks, collecting a stamp for each challenge completed.

Those who finish all six squares and return their completed card and feedback questionnaire will be entered into a prize draw for a £50 book token.

An additional Library Explorer challenge offers a second entry into the draw.

Councillor Charlie Hastie, West Northamptonshire Council's cabinet member for housing and communities, said: "Reading has the power to educate, inspire and improve wellbeing, and our libraries play a vital role in helping residents access books, information and opportunities to learn."

The challenge has been funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Book Bingo cards will be available at LibraryPlus libraries across North and West Northamptonshire, with the challenge running until March 13, 2027.