Spring Green, Plain, and Lone Rock Library Notes
Spring Green
By Emily Whitmore, Library Director
Summer is here! And if you live in Libraryland like I do, then summer is not about vacations or hot days or sitting by the pool, but about summer reading. This is an event that we plan for pretty much all year. Kate and I start to think about it during the winter (which by the way, is a very strange experience) and then it does not let up until August.
I mention all of this to say we are almost at the start of the program! We have lots of events planned as well as the reading part of the program. If you have not received one of our booklets full of the events happening the River Valley yet, you can pick one up at an area library.
The reading portion for both kids and adults will be the same as it was last year. For the kids, we will be giving out Library Loot for time spent reading. Library Loot can then be used to buy items from the Summer Reading Store. Adults will have a challenge, where in they will need to match a book read to a particular prompt. This will earn them points for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Bring on the Summer! Or really, the Summer Reading!
The library is open Monday through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have questions about library services, we are here to help! Call us at (608) 588-2276 or email ewhitmore@springgreenlibrary.org. Ongoing library updates will be posted to our website (www.springgreenlibrary.org) and Facebook page. The Library is located at 230 E. Monroe Street.
Plain
By Nicholas Studnicka; Director, Kraemer Library & Community Center
Library Events
-Tuesdays at 4:30 pm Storytime.
-Mosaic Stepping Stone Craft Aug. 6 @ 2pm. Sign-up required
-Free Family Flick Aug. 10 @ 1pm
-Teen Tuesday Book Bedazzling Aug. 11 @ 6pm
-Perler Bead Workshop Aug. 12 @ 1pm. Sign-up required
-ZooZort Live Animal Show Aug. 13 1pm This is a ticketed event and tickets will be available free of charge starting the day of the event. Space is limited; it is recommended to show up early.
A new Yoga Flow session has started and will continue every Monday through August 17 at 6pm. Thanks to the Friends of the Kraemer Library for supporting these classes. For more information see the library website or make inquiries at the front desk of the library.
The library director will be out of the office Aug. 10 through Aug. 15.
We are holding a collection event on Friday, August 7th from 10-5PM. Please note we will not accept manuals, magazines, almanacs, encyclopedias or nonfiction books published before the year 2010. Damaged items may not be accepted, especially due to water or mildew.
We continue to accept donations of gently used books, audiobooks, puzzles and DVDs for all ages. Proceeds from donated book sales help support library programs and other amenities.
2026 Summer Reading Program
“Unearth A Story”
The Kraemer Library Summer Library Program will end on Aug. 15 with all reading logs due back at the library by 2pm on Saturday, Aug. 15.
The library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm; Friday, 10 am-5 pm; and Saturday, 10 am- 2 pm. Check out the most up-to-date information about library services and hours on our Facebook page, website, and digital sign. Find us online at www.kraemerlibrary.org. You can find e-resources on the South Central Library System website.
If you need further assistance, library staff are here to help! Call us at 608-546-4201 or email askus@kraemerlibrary.org.
Lone Rock
By Troy Rinehart, Library Director
The Lone Rock Community Library has released its full lineup for this year’s Summer Reading Program, a weekly series of hands‑on, family‑friendly events designed to spark curiosity and celebrate discovery. Programs will take place every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, beginning June 11 and concluding with a special finale on August 20.
This summer’s theme leans into exploration, history, and prehistoric fun, with each week offering a new adventure. The schedule includes:
August 6
“Rock & Fossil Quest: Unearth Earth’s Secrets”
August 13
“Build‑a‑Beast Habitat: Dino World Design”
August 20
“The Grand Dig Finale: Unearth Your Story”
The Lone Rock Library is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Storytime is held Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., followed by open hours from noon to 5 p.m. Friday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community members are encouraged to follow the library’s Facebook page for updates, announcements, and additional program information.
