At the Library: Ruth Culver

JUGGLER WITH THE YELLOW SHOES
Monday, July 13, 1:00pm
Dan Kirk will be presenting a high-energy comedy juggling show at the Ruth Culver Community Library that combines laughter and audience participation.
 
TEEN TUESDAY MAKER NIGHT: PAINT PENS
Tuesday, July 14, 6:45pm
Stop by the Ruth Culver Community Library to make whatever you want featuring this month’s craft supply - paint pens and Posca markers! We’ll have canvases, rocks, and other surfaces to work on. Teen Tuesdays are intended for grades 6-12.
 
J&R AQUATICS: PREHISTORIC PETS
Monday, July 20, 1:00pm 
J&R Aquatics will be bringing a few animal ambassadors to the Ruth Culver Community Library for us to see up close.
 
TEA-REX PARTY
Saturday, July 25, 10:00am
Put on your fancy hats and stomp your way to the Ruth Culver Community Library for a special storytime and tea party celebrating some prehistoric friends! Registration is required and can be done at the library or online at https://ruthculver.librarycalendar.com (please register every member of your group).
 
STORYTIMES  
Tuesday, July 14 and Thursday, July 16, 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 10 and 17, 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 10 and 17, 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.