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.
Stay up-to-date with all of the library’s events by liking our page on Facebook or Instagram at @SaukCityLibrary or by checking our website at saukcitylibrary.org.
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.
COOKBOOK CLUB
Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m.
1st Quarter Pick: Every Day with Babs by Barbara Costello
The cookbook club is back in action! Sign up for a recipe from this quarter’s cookbook, whip it up, and join us for a potluck extravaganza! Taste different dishes from the cookbook and spill the beans on your experience. Grab your book or a copy of your chosen recipe at the library. Registration is required. Register by phone or at the library.
PEN PALS & POPCORN: A MOVIE NIGHT FOR CREATORS
Tuesday, January 13, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Watch the movie The Pagemaster about exploring a magical library! Create foam stamps to decorate stationery and practice writing letters while you watch. Our library is starting a library pen pal program in January! Stop by to learn more! Geared for ages K-5th. No registration required.
BOOK BUDDIES
January-March
Check out a Book Buddy! Book Buddies are backpacks that include a book and a stuffed animal. Read the book to the stuffed animal or snuggle with it while a grown up reads to you! After you read the book, fill out the Book Buddies Report included in your backpack and the library will hang up your Book Buddies Report in the library for others to see! Return your Book Buddy with the book, stuffed animal, and report to the library when you’re all done!
LIBRARY PEN PALS
January-March
Always wanted a pen pal?
Ms. Tori from our Library and Mr. Nathan from the Paw Paw Public Library in Michigan will match you to a library pal that you can write letters to! Pen Pals will write letters to each other from late January to late March. Children ages 6-12 are encouraged to participate!
Ms. Tori will contact you when there’s mail from your library pal to pick up.Sign up at the desk today!
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.
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
Instant Pot
Ever wanted to try a recipe, but it calls for an Instant Pot? An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker, slow-cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker all in one package. Try before you buy, borrow it for a special recipe, or just use it at home! Check out is two weeks. Patrons must be 18 or older to check out this thing.
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.
