At the Library: Ruth Culver
CAR DERBY
Monday, August 3, 1:00pm
It’s time for the Ruth Culver Community Library’s semi-annual car derby! Come color your own car and race it down the ramp track in our bracket-style competition. Cars will be provided.
TEEN TUESDAY MAKER NIGHT: CLAY
Tuesday, August 4, 6:45pm
Make your own projects out of Model Magic or air-dry clay. All supplies (and some ideas) will be provided. Ruth Culver Community Library Teen Tuesdays are intended for grades 6-12.
READ TO TESSA
Saturday, August 8,
Read to Tessa at the Ruth Culver Community Library! Tessa is a Newfoundland Therapy dog currently registered with Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Reading to a dog can help beginning readers practice their reading and grow their confidence. Appointments of 15 minutes are available between 9:15am and 11:00am. Register online at https://ruthculver.librarycalendar.com for your appointment!
FOSSIL MAKING
Monday, August 10, 1:00pm
Create your own fossils and prints using a special dough and other various craft materials at the Ruth Culver Community Library.
STORYTIMES
Tuesday, August 4 and Thursday, August 6, 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, July 31 and August 7, 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, July 31 and August 7, 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.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGES
June 9 - August 15, 2026
This summer the Ruth Culver Community Library encourages everyone to participate in our summer reading challenges for all ages! All you have to do is read whatever, wherever and whenever you like! Any reading counts. Registration begins at the library June 9. Visit pdslibrary.org/summer-2026 for more information.
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.
