Summer Reading Fun for All Ages

Beginning Sunday, June 1 and running through Tuesday, August 19, register for access to all kinds of free fun and feel the library joy all summer long!

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Kids: Level Up at Your Library

Ages 2–rising 6th graders

Level Up at Your Library all summer! Starting June 1, sign up in person or on Beanstack, then track your reading and activities to earn beads and prizes through August 19. 

Special thanks to the Kiwanis Club River Forest-Oak Park for its $500 donation to support summer reading.

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Teens: Under the Teen Tent

Rising grades 6–12

Whether you’re diving into a new book, learning something hands-on, or just looking for a cool space to grow—this is your summer to join our Middle & High School Services team at your library!

  • Turn the pages with Chapter Chasers Book Club, break a sweat with Workout for Wellness, get techy with Build a PC, leave your mark by helping create a mural, and level up with our Life Skills Bootcamp. And there’s more where that came from.
  • Join our outdoor carnival-style activities—think games, music, snacks, and surprise pop-ups to keep things fresh and fun outside the tent.
  • And don’t forget—Summer Bingo is back! Every program you attend, activity you complete, or item you check out gets you closer to Bingo—and yes, there are prizes.

So come read, create, and elevate with us. You bring the energy—we’ll bring the vibes.

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Adults: Earn badges & win

Everyone age 18+

Grown-ups get to have summer fun, too! From June 1 through August 19, sign up via Beanstack, track your reading, complete activities, and earn badges for chances to win gift cards to local businesses.

You earn badges by participating in activities like reading your favorite book or watching a favorite movie, selecting a title from a librarian-curated list, taking a course in Creativebug or LinkedIn Learning, visiting the Creative Studio, and attending library events.