At the Library: Ruth Culver
ALL AGES PAINT NIGHT
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Paint Night at the Ruth Culver Community Library is back! We’ll have a variety of canvases and other items, along with plenty of paint, for everyone to create their own artwork! (No instruction will take place, but inspiration will be provided.) Come by yourself, with a friend, or bring the whole family! Open to all ages. Registration is appreciated but not required. Contact Meagan at 608-643-8318 or mstatz@pdslibrary.org with questions.
EARLY RELEASE: GIANT BOARD GAMES
Wednesday, February 18, 2:30pm-4:00pm
Are you ready for the biggest game of Twister ever? Come to the Ruth Culver Community Library after school to do a round or two of giant Twister and try a few other supersized versions of tabletop games. Rounds of Twister will begin at 2:30pm, 3:00pm, and 3:30pm if you want to be at the start of a round, but you are welcome to join in whenever you come in!
READ TO TESSA
Saturday, February 21
Read to Tessa at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Tessa is a Newfoundland Therapy dog currently registered with Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Tessa (with her owner Judy) will be visiting the library as a read dog the morning of Saturday, February 21. Reading to a dog can help beginning readers practice their reading and grow their confidence. Register for your appointment online at https://ruthculver.librarycalendar.com.
TRADITIONAL STORYTIME
Tuesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 19, 10:00am
Join Miss Bethany for movement, music, and stories at traditional storytimes at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Storytimes recommended for children ages 2+ are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am
BOUNCING BABIES
Fridays, February 13 & 20, 8:30am
Bouncing Babies at the Ruth Culver Community Library is held Friday mornings at 8:30am, before the library officially opens. Join Miss Bethany for a storytime geared for ages 0-2 focusing on songs, fingerplays, and short books to grow their minds and motor skills. Contact Bethany at 608-643-8318 or bhultgren@pdslibrary.org with questions.
TINY TOTS
Fridays, February 13 & 20, 10:00am
Geared towards ages 2-3, Tiny Tots is held at the Ruth Culver Community Library Fridays at 10:00am and focuses on shorter books, puppets, songs, and movement activities with a playtime afterwards. This storytime is a good option for those who have outgrown our Bouncing Babies storytime but may not be quite ready for the longer books in our regular storytimes.
WINTER WEATHER POLICY
As a reminder, if Sauk Prairie schools close due to weather, library storytimes will also be cancelled.
TAX FORMS
Basic State and Federal tax forms and instructions are now available at the Ruth Culver Community Library. Please ask library staff if you do not see what you are looking for.
CULVER’S READING PROGRAM
The Culver’s Winter Reading Program has returned! Pick up your bookmark at the library, read 10 books, bring the bookmark back to be stamped, and then take it to the Sauk City Culver’s for a sweet treat and kid’s meal. Open to ages 18 and under. The program runs until May 2, 2026.
LIBRARY HOURS
The Ruth Culver Community Library is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 8:00pm, Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Lobby pick up and curbside service remain available to those who wish to use them. Call the library at 608-643-8318 with questions.
