At the Library: Ruth Culver

KIDZMAGIC
Monday, June 22, 1:00pm
It must be magic! Be prepared to laugh and to be astounded as Andrew shows a variety of magic tricks at the Ruth Culver Community Library.
 
TEEN TUESDAY MAKER NIGHT: BEADS
Tuesday, June 23, 6:45pm
Drop by the Ruth Culver Community Library to make something with beads! We’ll have projects with perler beads, seed beads, and more! Teen Tuesdays are intended for grades 6-12.
 
POKÉMON MEET-UP
Wednesday, June 24, 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.
 
READ TO TESSA
Saturday, June 27
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, June 27. 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. 
 
UNDERWATER ADVENTURES
Monday, June 29, 1:00pm
Dive in with Madison Scuba as they show the equipment they use for professional diving and stories from under the water! Held at the Ruth Culver Community Library. 
 
STORYTIMES  
Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25, 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, June 19 & June 26, 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, June 19 & June 26, 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.
 
FRIENDS GOLF OUTING
Wednesday, July 15
Join the Friends of the Ruth Culver Community Library for their 17th annual golf outing and dinner at Lake Wisconsin Country Club!  This event is hosted by the Friends of the Ruth Culver Community Library and all proceeds will benefit the Ruth Culver Community Library.  Special opportunities to support the event as a sponsor are also available!  More information and registration is available at https://www.pdslibrary.org/golf-2026.
 
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.