At the Library: George Culver
The George Culver Community Library is located at 615 Phillips Blvd. and is open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. The phone number is 608-643-8346.
Stay up-to-date with all of the library’s events by liking our page on Facebook or Instagram at @SaukCityLibrary or by checking our website at saukcitylibrary.org.
BOOKS & BEYOND: TODDLER STORYTIME
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join storytime for stories, songs, and activities. No registration required. For Ages 1-2. 20-25 minutes.
BOOKS & BEYOND: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join storytime for stories, songs, and a craft. No registration required. For Ages 3-5. 25-30 minutes.
FREE SEED LIBRARY
April-August
Small packets of flowers and vegetable seeds will be available at the library. Take only what you will grow. Our free seed library will be out every year. New offerings will be available next year. Open April - August.
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF
Tuesday, June 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
145 1st St, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Join Miss Bethany and Miss Tori after school at Marion Park for popsicles and games to start the summer! Miss Bethany and Miss Tori will be hanging out at Marion Park. Stop by, pop some bubbles, play at the park, and get signed up for summer reading at both libraries.
If there is inclement weather, please visit us at either or both libraries to get signed up!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
June 9 - August 15
Take part in our Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults, as we “Unearth a Story.” Record your reading with tracking sheets and enter to win cool prizes. Visit the library for fun programs and activities. Full event schedule on our website, saukcitylibrary.org. Reading program registration begins June 9 and continues all summer long.
FAMILY LEGO® DAY
Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Calling all builders, dreamers, and LEGO® lovers! Build cool creations with the library’s collection of LEGO®s! You can leave your own at home! Geared for grades K-5. No registration required.
BINGO AT THE LIBRARY
The first and third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates: June 4 & 18, July 2
Join us for an afternoon of community fun and a chance to win from a selection of prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Small prizes for every game with a grand prize each session. All ages welcome!
D&D
Tuesday, June 19, 4:00-7:45 p.m.
Get “hired” by the Adventure Guild in fun one shot quests as we Unearth a Story this summer. Race against an archeologist team to rescue a dinosaur egg. Geared for ages 12-17. Registration is required. Call, visit the library or register online.
ABSOLUTE SCIENCE FANTASTIC FOAM SHOW
Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m.
This show will even make your hair stand up! Experience items disappearing in clear liquids with our refraction oil and see the power of a Van De Graaff generator. LOTS of foam with fantastic foam experiments! Geared for all ages! No registration required.
TEEN COOKIE PAINTING
Thursday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Create edible art with frosting and sugar cookies! Try out different painting techniques to frost your canvas. The best part is you can eat your creation! Geared for ages 12-17. Registration is required. Call, visit the library or register online.
BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m.
June’s Pick: The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Copies of the book are available for check out at the library. The book club reads a variety of fiction and nonfiction. All are welcome.
TWEEN DIY DINO EGGS
Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Make your very own dinosaur egg with clay and other materials worthy of any fantastical world! Geared for ages 8-11. Registration required. Call, stop in or sign up online.
MS. LISA & UNCLE BUTZIE
Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Meet Uncle Butzie the Turkey Vulture! Learn more about bird rescue and Turkey Vulture research with Ms. Lisa. See Uncle Butzie live at the library!
Geared for ages K-5th. No registration required.
CREATE & CONNECT
Wednesday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Create and Connect! A monthly program for adults to enjoy community and unleash creativity. Bring the project you’re currently working on, or craft an item to take with you. This month: clay essential oil air fresheners! No special skills required-- just relax and have fun while learning! Geared for adults; free; no registration required.
MAKE YOUR OWN ICE CREAM
Wednesday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to make homemade ice cream with only a few ingredients! Make your own ice cream in a bag and add yummy toppings! Geared for ages K-5th.
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Can you read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten? Children and parents can earn incentives and small prizes along the way. The real reward: kids who are excited and ready to learn. Parents whose children who have not yet started 5K can sign up by visiting the library.
BOOK SALE
The library book sale is open during regular library hours. Browse used books and movies for all ages at reasonable prices in the library’s reading area. New items are added weekly. All proceeds benefit the library via the Friends of the George Culver Community Library.
EXPLORE THE LIBRARY OF THINGS
Cornhole Game
If you need an outdoor game for your party, family gathering or BBQ, check out one of the games in our library of things! Cornhole is also known as bag toss, bean bags or simply bags. This game is fun for all ages, quick to set up and easy to play. Our cornhole game includes two boards, bean bags, instructions and carrying cases. Check out is two weeks.
LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE REQUEST
Have a librarian pick out books and movies selected specifically for you! Fill out the form on our website, saukcitylibrary.org, to let us know what you’re interested in. A librarian will select movies or books for you and call to arrange pick-up.
