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.
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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.
STORYTIME BREAK
May 11 - May 25
Storytime will be taking a break from Monday, May 11 through Monday, May 25. Ms. Tori is taking a storytime break to get ready for the summer! Storytime will return on Wednesday, May 27.
FREE SEED LIBRARY
April-August
Small packets of flowers and vegetable seeds will be available at the library. Take only what you will grow. Our free seed library will be out every year. New offerings will be available next year. Open April - August.
BINGO AT THE LIBRARY
The first and third Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates: May 7 & 21, June 4
Join us for an afternoon of community fun and a chance to win from a selection of prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Small prizes for every game with a grand prize each session. All ages welcome!
CONTAINER GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES
Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Hosted by Sauk County Master Gardeners
Do you live in an apartment or a home with a very small yard but still want a garden? This presentation will demonstrate how anyone can grow a garden of flowers or vegetables in pots and other containers. Attendees will learn the basic essentials for creating a container garden, selecting good vegetable and flower candidates, selecting containers, caring and maintaining their container garden, and more.
PROJECT : CONSTELLATION CONCERT
Thursday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a performance by Project : Constellation, a violin and guitar duo from Grand Forks, North Dakota! Half-authentically Scandinavian (Santiago grew up in Sweden!), this husband-and-wife team explores the vibrant music of Sweden and Norway from 1890 to today. Enjoy Swedish and Norwegian Children’s songs, Eurovision winners, 80s rock, contemporary, holiday songs, and more. This event is open to the public and free to attend!
FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE
Friday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Come shop our assortment of fiction, non-fiction, teen, and children’s books and start building your summer reading pile while supporting your local library! Hosted by the Friends of the George Culver Community Library, all proceeds from the sale will benefit library programs, purchasing, and special events such as the Summer Library Program.
TWEEN SOLVE THE CASE MYSTERY PARTY
Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m.
There’s a mystery afoot! A suspicious crime was committed at a hotel and it’s up to you and your detective agency to solve the case! Solve puzzles, use teamwork, and investigate clues in order to find the culprit. Geared for ages 8-11. Registration is required. Call, visit the library or sign up online.
TEEN MOVIE MYSTERY PARTY
Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Lights, camera, action? Join a cast of characters to solve this Hollywood mystery. Investigate clues and interrogate suspects to find who’s behind a shocking crime. Geared for ages 12-17. Registration is required. Call, visit the library or sign up online.
CREATE & CONNECT
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Create and Connect! A monthly program for adults to enjoy community and unleash creativity. Bring the project you’re currently working on, or craft an item to take with you. This month: neurographic art! No special skills required-- just relax and have fun while learning! Geared for adults; free; no registration required.
STAFF IN-SERVICE
Friday, May 22
The library will be open on Friday, May 22 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. The library will be closed in the morning for staff training on the Summer Reading Program. During this time, the book drop in the parking lot will remain open. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, May 23.
COOKBOOK CLUB
Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m.
2nd Quarter Pick: The Dane County Farmers’ Market Cookbook by Terese Allen
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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Monday, May 25
The library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. During this time, the book drop in the parking lot will remain open. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.
BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m.
May’s Pick: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Copies of the book are available for check out at the library. The book club reads a variety of fiction and nonfiction. All are welcome.
FAMILY LEGO® DAY
Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Calling all builders, dreamers, and LEGO® lovers! Build cool creations with the library’s collection of LEGO®s! You can leave your own at home! Geared for grades K-5. No registration required.
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
Bird Watching Kits
Check out a bird watching kit from the library and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Use the binoculars to spot birds and the bird-watching guides to identify them. The library has individual backpack kits, designed for children and families, and a group kit. The group kit was sponsored by the Sauk Prairie chapter of Bird City. Check out is two weeks. The group kit is available for patrons 18 and older.
PUZZLE SWAP
Exchange your gently-used puzzles (in good condition, with all the pieces) for new ones. No puzzles to share? No worries - donations are not required! Feel free to keep puzzles or return them when you are done.
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.
