Unearth a Story at the River Falls Public Library
Kick Off Carnival
Monday, June 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
For youth of all ages
- Face Painting
- Live DJ
- BINGO
- Games
Events
- Snake Discovery
Thursday, June 18 at 3:00 pm
Learn about the reptiles and amphibians that call our area home. Meet live animals!
School ages - Skulls and Pelts
Friday, June 26 at 1:00 pm
Local naturalist, Mike Reiter, will share his collection of fossils and pelts from our area.
School ages - The Rock Doctor
Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 pm
Bill Cordua, the Rock Doctor, will share about local rocks and help identify your rare finds!
School ages - Dragon Training Academy
Friday, July 10 at 10:00 am
Learn ways to defend against dragons using science-based inventions & techniques.
School ages - Magic Morgan & Liliana
Friday, July 17 at 1:00 pm
Magic Morgan & Liliana provide a blend of eye-popping illusions and mind-boggling tricks.
School ages - T-Rex Tea Party
Friday, July 24th at 1:00 pm
Dress up and join us for tea with a T-Rex, snacks, and activities.
Youth of all ages - Snakes in the Garden
Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 am
At Hoffman Park Community Garden
Go on a Storywalk! Learn how garter snakes impact the garden and about Grow to Share!
Pre-K and Elementary - Summer Finale and the Magic of Isaiah
Thursday, July 30 at 4:00 pm
Celebrate the completion of our summer programming with us! Snacks and the magical fun of reading with Isaiah Foster!
Youth of all ages
Programs
Storytime
- Lapsit Storytime
Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am
Short stories, songs, bubbles. Followed by a short play session.
Babies and toddlers - Family Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Lively stories & movement activities for a wide range of young children.
Pre-K and elementary - Stories in the Park
Thursdays at 10:30am
At Glen Park
Lively stories & movement activities for a wide range of young children.
Pre-K and elementary
For Elementary
- Explore Mondays
Mondays at 4:00pm
Art and science activity stations available for kids to complete at their own pace. - Family Films
Fridays at 10:00 am. Exception: Friday, July 10 at 1:00 pm.
Fun movies for the whole family with fresh popcorn.
For Teens
- Teen Movies
Tuesdays at 1:00pm
Bring your friends to enjoy a movie and some fresh popcorn. - Teen Time
Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00pm
Unique activity each week. Crafts, games, video games and snacks! - After Hours Finale
Friday, July 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Pizza, movie, activities and more! Prize drawing. Must register online between 7/20 – 7/30 – Registration Required
Challenges
- Tiny Dino Club
Explore pre-reading skills through READ, SING, WRITE, TALK & PLAY activities with your little one.
Complete activity calendars in June and July to earn a prize and free book!
For birth to three - School Age Reading Challenge
Don’t let the summer slide catch you! Read every day during our eight week challenge! Get beads along the way and help us create an epic volcano for the children’s area! All participants get a free forever book! No minimum required.
For pre-K and elementary - Teen Reading Challenge
Read books to earn tickets for our teen raffle drawing! Read extra hours for extra raffle entries!
For middle school and high school age - Bookemon Genre Challenge
June 8 – September 4
Read books from different genres! Collect cards! Play your friends!
Get a prize passport and earn raffle tickets for prizes!
For elementary and teens - Flag Finder
June 8 – July 2
Pick up our Flag Finder log. Find American flags in our community then return your form to the library for your very own flag!
For ALL ages.