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.
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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.
BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m.
April’s Pick: Crying in the H Mart by Michelle Zauner
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.
MOM’S MORNING OUT
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Celebrate mother’s day a week early with some self-care at our candle making workshop! Mix your own scent blend and create a small wood wick candle while sipping faux-mosas and getting to know other moms. Registration required. Register on our website, by phone, or at the library.
BINGO AT THE LIBRARY
The first and third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Apr. 16, May 7 & 21
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!
CONTAINER GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES
Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Hosted by Sauk County Master Gardeners
Do you live in an apartment or a home with a very small yard but still want a garden? This presentation will demonstrate how anyone can grow a garden of flowers or vegetables in pots and other containers. Attendees will learn the basic essentials for creating a container garden, selecting good vegetable and flower candidates, selecting containers, caring and maintaining their container garden, and more.
PROJECT CONSTELLATION: Scandinavian Music
Thursday, May 14 AT 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a performance by Project : Constellation, a violin and guitar duo from Grand Forks, North Dakota!Half-authentically Scandinavian (Santiago grew up in Sweden!), this husband-and-wife team explores the vibrant music of Sweden and Norway from 1890 to today. Enjoy Swedish and Norwegian Children’s songs, Eurovision winners, 80s rock, contemporary, holiday songs, and more. This event is open to the public and free to attend!
TWEEN SOLVE THE CASE MYSTERY PARTY
Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m.
There’s a mystery afoot! A suspicious crime was committed at a hotel and it’s up to you and your detective agency to solve the case! Solve puzzles, use teamwork, and investigate clues in order to find the culprit. Geared for ages 8-11. Registration is required.
TEEN MOVIE MYSTERY PARTY
Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Lights, camera, action? Join a cast of characters to solve this Hollywood mystery. Investigate clues and interrogate suspects to find who’s behind a shocking crime. Geared for ages 12-17. Registration is required.
CULVER’S READING PROGRAM
The Culver’s of Sauk City is once again sponsoring a reading program. Children are invited to read and earn free Culver’s treats. Stop by the library for more information and to pick up your bookmark. This program ends May 2.
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
Kids Bike Trailer
You can take even the youngest child out for a bike ride with our kids bike trailer. The trailer hitches to the back of a full-size bike and holds up to 2 kids. It also includes a stroller handle and can convert into a running stroller. Check out is two weeks. Patrons must be 18 or older to check out this thing.
PUZZLE SWAP
Exchange your gently-used puzzles (in good condition, with all the pieces) for new ones. No puzzles to share? No worries - donations are not required! Feel free to keep puzzles or return them when you are done.
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.
