At the Library: Ruth Culver
TEEN TUESDAY: PAINT NIGHT
Tuesday, April 28, 6:45pm
We’ll get out all the paints and a variety of canvases and other surfaces for you to work on at the Ruth Culver Community Library. Wear old clothes! Teen Tuesdays are especially for grades 6-12. Registration is NOT required.
POKÉMON MEET-UP
Wednesday, April 29, 4:00pm
Bring your Pokémon cards to the Ruth Culver Community 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.
EYES ON THE SKIES
The Current Night Sky, What to Watch for, How to Observe it
Thursday, April 30, 6:30pm
Jim Lattis will introduce the stars, constellations, and interesting objects of the current season sky. We’ll talk about observing the brighter planets and how to find them in the night sky, along with other objects suitable for amateur observing. We’ll also feature any important eclipses, meteor showers, or other interesting astronomical events visible in the near future, as well as observing tips and the astronomical use of telescopes and binoculars. Badger Talks are presented in partnership with UW-Madison. Event held at the Ruth Culver Community Library.
READ TO TESSA
Saturday, May 2
Read to Tessa at the Ruth Culver Community Library! 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, May 2. Reading to a dog can help beginning readers practice their reading and grow their confidence. Register for your appointment online at https://ruthculver.librarycalendar.com.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Saturday, May 2
The Ruth Culver Community Library is participating in Free Comic Book Day 2026! Stop by the library to get your free comics!
STORYTIMES
Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30, 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, April 24 & May 1, 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, April 24 & May 1, 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.
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.
