At the Library: Ruth Culver
READ TO TESSA
Saturday, September 19, 9:15am–11:15am
Read to Tessa! 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, September 19. Reading to a dog can help beginning readers practice their reading and grow their confidence. Register online for your appointment at https://ruthculver.librarycalendar.com or call the library at 608-643-8318.
TEEN TUESDAY: DIAMOND ART & PAINT BY STICKER
Tuesday, September 22, 4:00pm (registration required)
Tuesday, September 22, 6:45pm (drop-in)
Create mini diamond art or paint by stickers at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Teen Tuesdays are intended for grades 6-12. No registration is required for our regular 6:45pm session. Registration is required for the 4:00pm session and space will be limited for those teens looking for a calmer, quieter Teen Tuesday!
DIY DUMPLING SQUISHIES
Wednesday, September 23, 3:30pm-5:00pm
We’ll have supplies and instructions out for you to stop in at the Ruth Culver Community Library and make your own dumpling squishy to take home. For Grades K-5. No registration needed; just drop in!
POKÉMON MEET-UP
Wednesday, September 30, 4:00pm
Bring your Pokémon cards to the library and meet with other Pokémon enthusiasts to battle, trade, and play. For Pokémon Go players, we will also have a lure on one of our local Pokéstops.
STORYTIMES
Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24, 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
Friday, September 25, 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
Friday, September 25, 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.
CULVER’S READING CHALLENGE RETURNS
The Culver’s reading challenge returns this fall! Earn free food just by reading! Ages 18 and under can pick up a bookmark for the challenge at the Ruth Culver Community Library.
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! To celebrate at the Ruth Culver Community Library, we’re offering free replacements for lost or damaged library cards. We also have free library stickers, including a new design for this year! Do you have friends who don’t have a library card? Invite them to sign up during September.
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.
