Spring Green, Plain, and Lone Rock Library Notes

Spring Green

By Emily Whitmore, Library Director

 

I know the weather has been so unpredictable and strange, but actual spring must be right around the corner right?!? I planted a bunch of bulbs last year and can’t wait to see what I actually get. With hope in my heart, I thought this might be a good time to mention this program again: “Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library.”

Anytime this year that you want to, you can stop by the library to pick up a day pass for free admission for one vehicle at any state park, forest, or recreation area where admission is required. 

You don’t have to use the pass on the day you pick it up, we will write the date you will actually use the pass on it. In order to get the pass, you do need to have a library card from a Wisconsin library and a car with a Wisconsin plate on it.

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 

-Storytime will be Tuesday, April 28 at 4:30 pm and run through May 12.

-Library Board Meeting Monday, April 27 at 6:30 pm

-FOL Craft Series Outdoor Spring Décor May 2 from 1-3 pm

-The next Mid-Morning Matinee is on May 14 at 11:30 am

 

Check out the new puzzle exchange area that is housed under the new books section.

 

The Friends of the Library will be hosting another Craft Series event on May 2. Get ready to add a little charm to your outdoor spaces! Join us for a fun and creative session crafting DIY Outdoor Spring Décor. Choose your project and make something uniquely yours:

Whisk Dragonflies; Glass Mushroom Garden Lights; Teacup Bird Feeders

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and we’ll take care of the rest!

Details: All supplies provided; Free to attend; Sign up at the library or using the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../805084AADA72CA4F94...

Grab a friend and come craft with us—it’s the perfect way to welcome spring! 

 

A New Version of LINKcat 

New features in LINKcat include the ability to manage Overdrive/Libby checkouts and holds from within LINKcat. There will be several changes to the search feature in LINKcat, including the ability to browse authors and subjects. Other changes continue to empower users with increased control over their LINKcat accounts, adding the ability to reset a password via email, as well as updating specific contact information like email address and phone number. 

Some things have changed in the system. LINKcat PINs/Passwords were unable to be migrated to the new software system. All patrons will need to login online using their birthday (MMDD) and can then reset their password in their LINKcat account. Detailed instructions will be shared at help.linkcat.info. 

LINKcat checkout history will not immediately show up in LINKcat, but will come online at a later date for those patrons who have opted to save their checkout history in LINKcat. 

Don’t Miss Lists will continue to be available in the updated LINKcat. At this time the exact start date for the Don’t Miss Lists has not been determined. Once live, the current month’s list will be available each month. Other lists will take more time to be added into LINKcat. More updates on the status of Don’t Miss Lists will become available at help.linkcat.info. 

The “New This Week” list will not be available. A replacement option may be added at a later date, but a timeline has not been established at this time. 

 

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.

 

Lone Rock

By Troy Rinehart, Library Director

Storytimes are normally held at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, before regular library hours. 

The library is open Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays from 12 noon to 5 p.m. 

The library begins new hours on January 1st, 2026. It will be open Tuesdays, 11 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday storytime 11:30 am., open 12 to 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The library is located at the corner of Broadway and Pearl streets at 234 N. Broadway Street. The phone number is (608) 583-2034. The website is https://lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com/