Join Miss Bethany and Miss Tori after school at Marion Park (145 1st St, Prairie du Sac) on Tuesday, June 9 between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to kick-off summer reading! Stop by, pop some bubbles, play at the park, and get signed up for summer reading at both libraries.
If there is inclement weather, please visit us at either or both libraries to get signed up for summer reading!
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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.
Enjoy the long weekend, and take a moment to honor our nation's service members.
The next session of the Cookbook Club is on 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.
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.
Another session of Create & Connect is coming up on May 20 from 6:30-8:00pm.
Create and Connect and-- unwind! A monthly program for adults to enjoy fellowship and unleash creativity! You'll have either the option of learning an art technique or craft an item to take with you. But you can also create with your own materials and ideas, or use materials that we have available. This month's craft: Neurographic Art.
No special skills required-- just relax and have fun while learning!
Cost—none; registration—none; audience—adults.
Storytime will be taking a break from Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 20.
Ms. Tori is taking a storytime break to get ready for the summer!
Storytime will return on Wednesday, May 27.
Hosted by Sauk County Master Gardeners, join us for Container Gardening in Small Spaces on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00am.
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.
Employment Opportunity: Part-Time Summer Youth Library Assistant
The George Culver Community Library is hiring a part-time, Limited Term Employment (LTE) Summer Youth Library Assistant. We are a community-focused library dedicated to providing our patrons with diverse resources, technology assistance, and top-notch library services. If you are passionate about the library, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with youth, this is the job for you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support the Summer Reading Program; Implement programming for children, infant to teen; collaborate with adult and teen volunteers; develop and maintain youth library collections; create displays and interactive materials, provide reader’s advisory to children, teens, and adults at our public service desk, and other duties as assigned.
Hours and Salary:
This is a part-time Limited Term (240 hours) position during the summer reading program, from Mid-May to Mid-August. This position will work approximately 16 hours a week with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour. May work some weekends, depending on programming schedule.
This position does not qualify for benefits.
Minimum qualifications:
Successful candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with young patrons of various ages, and will be creative and collaborative. Completion of a GED or a High School Diploma is required. Previous customer service experience is required.
Completion of two years of college or a Bachelor’s degree, and experience working with youth in an educational setting is preferred.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please review the position description here for a full list of duties and responsibilities, as well as qualifications for the position.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two to three references to:
Kylee Bear
Director
kylee [at] saukcitylibrary.org (kylee[at]saukcitylibrary[dot]org)
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a priority deadline of Friday, May 1, 2026.
The Village of Sauk City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Celebrate Earth Day at the library on Tuesday, April 21 from 4:00-5:30pm!
Build a recycled boat, create a native seed ball for your garden, decorate a nature badge, and much more! Learn from the Conservation Alliance and check out PBS resources. Geared for ages K-5th. No registration required.
Join us for the First Annual Friends Walk, a fun and meaningful community event connecting Prairie du Sac to Sauk City in support of our local libraries.
Hosted by the Friends of the George Culver Community Library and the Ruth Culver Community Library, this walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and show your support for these valuable community resources. Whether you walk the full route or just part of the way, all are welcome to participate. Arrival at the library in Prairie du Sac starts at 9:30am. The walk starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at the library in Sauk City. Register online.
Bring your friends, family, and walking shoes for a day of fresh air, community connection, and library support. Fun for all along the Great Sauk Trail!