UNEARTH A STORY: IT’S NOT JUST FOR KIDS!
Summer Library Program for Adults ages 18 and over
June 8 – Sept 5, 2026
Heather Johnson
Adult Services & Circulation Librarian
The 2026 Summer Reading theme is UNEARTH A STORY at the River Falls Public Library. The adult summer library program and activities at the River Falls Public Library are designed to inspire and engage adults of all ages through a diverse array of learning opportunities. The following activities will be available for adults, ages 18+, to participate in this summer.
Adult Night at the Library: New this year – Adult Night at the Library! Why should the kids get all of the fun? Adults, ages 18+, please join us in the library on Wednesday, June 10 from 6-7pm for a brief introduction to the Adult Summer Library Program, followed by a live Harp performance by Laura Maki and an adult scavenger hunt.
Adult SLP BINGO Program: BINGO sheets and registration forms are available for adults ages 18+ in the library, beginning Monday, June 8. Each adult participant will need to fill out an adult SLP registration form. Just by filling out the registration form, each participant will have the chance to win a brand-new Turtlebox Ranger: Loud! Outdoor Portable Bluetooth 5.4 Speaker. It’s rugged, waterproof, ultra-portable and it will totally ROCK your summer outdoor gatherings!
It’s as easy as 1,2,3…Fill out a registration form, pick-up a BINGO sheet to complete challenges, and earn tickets to win prizes! As always, there is an amazing assortment of fabulous prizes to try and win this year. Prizes include book bundles, book and puzzle bundles and themed book and prize bundles ranging from: a metal detector, a ukulele, an inflatable T-Rex costume for adults, a shaved ice machine, and much more! There is something for everyone!
More Libraries Passport Program: The MORE Libraries Passport Program will once again be available for patrons of all ages to participate in. The theme for this summer is FIND YOUR TREASURE AT THE LIBRARY! The MORE passport program strives to get people involved with the 55 libraries in the MORE system. Adults can stop by any participating MORE library to pick up a copy of the MORE passport. By simply visiting libraries in the MORE system, you can earn an entry form for a chance to win great prizes.
Adult Walking, Reading and Biking Challenges: Returning this summer to the Adult SLP program, are the walking, biking and reading challenges. Adults who choose to participate in these challenges will track their: walking/running/hiking miles, biking miles and minutes spent reading/listening to audiobooks. Participants reaching these goals can turn in their tracking forms at the end of the summer for a chance to win: a gift certificate to Fox Den Used Books, an indoor Bike Trainer from the Garage Bikes & Brews, or a Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch!
Last year there were 747 adults who registered for the BINGO program and the additional challenges. We would love to see more adults taking part in this fun and adventurous program. We are proud to offer such a rewarding and engaging program for adults of all ages in the summer to get actively involved with the library and the community of River Falls. It’s an easy way to learn about the free programs and resources that the library has to offer, as well as the resources in the community that people can be involved with for free (parks, concerts, etc.). Participants are encouraged to complete the activities with family members.
The amazing prizes for this program are provided through generous funding from the River Falls Library Foundation and donations from the community and library patrons.