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 

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

-the library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day

-Tech Help will be Thursday, May 28 from 2-4pm

-Yoga Flow Classes will be offered again at 6:00 pm on Mondays starting May 11 and running through June 22. For more information contact the library by calling 608-546-4201.

 

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

Changes –The adult book section was rearranged in mid-April.  The section begins with DVDs, followed by Fiction, Large Print, and Nonfiction.

 

Special Event – May 23

Saturday, May 23, 1:00 pm – Paul Wolter, Executive Director of the Sauk County Historical Society, will be doing a presentation on William Canfield’s 1859 map of Sauk County. Paul will explain who Canfield was, why the map was made and take a detailed look at the area around Plain and the Franklin Township. This event is sponsored by the Old Franklin Township Historical Society and the Kraemer Library.

 

Summer Library program is just a few more weeks away stay tuned for more information.

 

A New Version of LINKcat  

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. 

  

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. 

 

If you need further assistance, library staff are here to help! Call us at 608-546-4201 or email askus@kraemerlibrary.org.

 

Lone Rock

By Troy Rinehart, Library Director

 

The Lone Rock Community Library has released its full lineup for this year’s Summer Reading Program, a weekly series of hands‑on, family‑friendly events designed to spark curiosity and celebrate discovery. Programs will take place every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, beginning June 11 and concluding with a special finale on August 20.

This summer’s theme leans into exploration, history, and prehistoric fun, with each week offering a new adventure. The schedule includes:

June 11  

“Dino Discovery Day: Adopt Your Own Dino & Unearth the Dino Puzzle”

June 18  

“Design‑a‑Dino Lab: Invent a New Species”

June 25  

“Dig In & Grow: Conservation Creations” with the Richland County Land Conservation Team

The Lone Rock Library is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Storytime is held Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., followed by open hours from noon to 5 p.m. Friday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community members are encouraged to follow the library’s Facebook page for updates, announcements, and additional program information.