At the Library: Ruth Culver
READ TO TESSA
Saturday, August 8
Read to Tessa at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Tessa is a Newfoundland Therapy dog currently registered with Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Reading to a dog can help beginning readers practice their reading and grow their confidence. Appointments of 15 minutes are available between 9:15am and 11:00am. Register online at https://ruthculver.librarycalendar.com for your appointment!
FOSSIL MAKING
Monday, August 10, 1:00pm
Create your own fossils and prints using a special dough and other various craft materials at the Ruth Culver Community Library.
TEEN TUESDAY: INTERNATIONAL TASTE TEST
Tuesday, August 11, 6:45pm
By popular demand, we’re having an International Taste Test at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Sample food and drinks from other countries. Teen Tuesdays are intended for grades 6-12.
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Thursday, August 13, 6:45pm
The Ruth Culver Community Library’s Mystery Book Club will discuss the Hana Westerman series by Michael Bennett in August. New members are always welcome.
GEODE MAKE AND BREAK
Monday, August 17, 1:00pm
Join us at the Ruth Culver Community Library for our last Monday of the summer and learn about geodes! We will have a few to break and a related craft. Event is intended for grades K-5.
STORYTIMES
Tuesday, August 11 and Thursday, August 13, 10:00am
Join Miss Bethany for movement, music, and stories at storytimes at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Storytimes recommended for children ages 3+ are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am.
BOUNCING BABIES
Fridays, August 7 and August 14, 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, August 7 and August 14, 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.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGES ENDING SOON
The Ruth Culver Community Library’s summer reading challenges for all ages end Saturday, August 15. Make sure to stop in to pick up your reading rewards! Visit pdslibrary.org/summer-2026 for more information.
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.
