Spring Green, Plain, and Lone Rock Library Notes
Spring Green
By Emily Whitmore, Library Director
Summer is here! And if you live in Libraryland like I do, then summer is not about vacations or hot days or sitting by the pool, but about summer reading. This is an event that we plan for pretty much all year. Kate and I start to think about it during the winter (which by the way, is a very strange experience) and then it does not let up until August.
I mention all of this to say we are almost at the start of the program! We have lots of events planned as well as the reading part of the program. If you have not received one of our booklets full of the events happening the River Valley yet, you can pick one up at an area library.
The reading portion for both kids and adults will be the same as it was last year. For the kids, we will be giving out Library Loot for time spent reading. Library Loot can then be used to buy items from the Summer Reading Store. Adults will have a challenge, where in they will need to match a book read to a particular prompt. This will earn them points for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Bring on the Summer! Or really, the Summer Reading!
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
-Crease and Create Club Wednesday, July 8 @ 1pm
-Tuesdays at 4:30 pm Storytime.
-Storytime at the Sauk Co Fair Thursday, July 9 @ 10:30 am
-Free Family Flick Monday, July 13 @ 1pm
-Teen Light up Canvas Tuesday, July 14 @ 6pm
-Movable Mobiles Craft Thursday, July 16 @ 2pm
-Tea-Rex Party Saturday, July 18 @ 10:30 am
-Lego Builders Monday, July 20 @ 1pm
-Diamond Painting Keepsake Craft Tuesday, July 21 @ 1pm
-Mississippi River Touch Tank Sharks Wednesday, July 22 @ 1pm
-Library Board Meeting Monday, July 27 @ 6:30pm.
Join us for a hands-on experience as we learn about some prehistoric creatures highlining sharks. Brought to you by the Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium touch tank and the Friends of the Kraemer Library.
A new Yoga Flow session will begin on July 13 and continue through Monday, August 13 at 6pm for a total of 6 individual classes. Thanks to the Friends of the Kraemer Library for supporting these classes. For more information see the library website or make inquiries at the front desk of the library.
Check out the new outdoor furniture near the library’s main entrance.
We continue to accept donations of gently used books, audiobooks, puzzles and DVDs for all ages. Proceeds from donated book sales help support library programs and other amenities.
New this year - we are holding two collection events - Saturday, July 11th from 10-2PM and Friday, August 7th from 10-5PM. Please note we will not accept manuals, magazines, almanacs, encyclopedias or nonfiction books published before the year 2010. Damaged items may not be accepted, especially due to water or mildew.
The library accepts donations year-round, so if you can’t make the event, drop your donations off at the library circulation desk anytime! All donations are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there!
2026 Summer Reading Program
“Unearth A Story
Summer Events:
Explore the full lineup on the Library Events Calendar. Every program is free & open to all.
Keep in Mind...
Please be aware that some programs may take place at other River Valley Libraries, as this calendar is a collaborative effort across Plain, Spring Green, and Lone Rock public libraries.
Please note that some programs require tickets or registration to attend. These are free and are required for fire code compliance or to manage supplies. Tickets are first-come, first-served and cannot be held for performers. Thank you for your understanding.
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:
July 9
“Creepy Crawlies Beneath Our Feet: A Wiggly Dig” with Tanya
July 16
“Unearth Lone Rock: Threads of the Past” with the Lone Rock Historical Society
July 23
“Prehistoric Brain Busters”
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.
