Every Tuesday at 1pm, come to the Library for a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and either a movie or a presentation. On February 7, enjoy the movie, Father Stu (2022). Movie Synopsis: Struggling to overcome his self-destructive tendencies, Stuart Long seeks a new path in the boxing ring. However, Long soon finds himself […]
Have you ever wondered about how recycling works? Join Jennifer Semrau, Waste Reduction and Diversion Coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources, as we explore Wisconsin's waste reduction strategies, strategies implemented by various regulated entities, what to recycle and not-recycle (along with why), and what happens after recyclable materials are discarded. Come with recycling questions, […]
This is a great opportunity to gain the knowledge of storm preparedness and awareness in our surrounding communities.
Alison Holets of Canopy Climbers LLC will take us through the steps of planting a tree well, including considerations such as the types of trees to plant, location, soil type, and more. Attendees can enter to win a tree seedling! The tree seedlings, donated by the Chief River Nursery Company, will be Shagbark Hickory and […]
Mark your calendars and register today! Join the South Central Alliance for Tobacco Prevention as they host a FREE Virtual Women’s Night event on Wednesday, May 3rd from 5-6:30pm. This event, scheduled right before Women’s Health Week, will acknowledge the unique challenges women experience, while highlighting the importance of inner strength and self worth. All […]
Dan’s newest book, THE DEVIL’S ELEMENT: PHOSPHORUS AND A WORLD OUT OF BALANCE, is an insightful exploration of one of earth’s most significant and dangerous natural resources. With a journalist’s ability to translate meticulous research into a thrilling story, Egan brings phosphorus’s checkered history to life. Today, with phosphorus at the center of an increasingly […]
The Tuesdays with Murder Book Club is pleased to welcome award-winning mystery author Patricia Skalka to talk and sign her books at their June meeting. At her presentation, Patricia will talk about the people, places, and ideas that inspired her popular Dave Cubiak Door County mysteries and explain why she decided to end the series […]
Michael Perry’s new novella is a departure from his previous works of fiction. Set in a world of stark wintry beauty, Forty Acres Deep is the brief, unrelenting tale of one person's attempt to make sense of a world he no longer recognizes while pitilessly calling himself into account. Seamed with grim humor and earthy […]
The 2023 Festival will include screenings of a wide array of conservation focused films. The event will also include facilitated discussions on the films and their themes. Local organizations will share information about conservation efforts and opportunities for involvement. Conserve Sauk Film Festival will educate attendees and participants about important resources, environmental challenges we face, […]
The library is excited to welcome you to a Badger Talk with Dr. Jim Lattis, just in time for the April 8 solar eclipse! This talk introduces the stars, constellations, and interesting objects of the current season sky. We’ll talk about observing the brighter planets and how to find them in the night sky, along […]
Exhibition Dates: May 2 – August 3, 2024 On view at River Arts on Water Gallery (590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI) and online. Reception: Thursday, May 23, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Artist talks begin at 6 pm. This reception will also be celebrating Animals by Derek Hibbs in the Power Room Gallery 10% off […]
Presentation/Workshop by Master Gardener Jeannie Manis on the whys and hows of container gardening. Will discuss what is container gardening, steps to a create a successful container garden, recommended combinations and more. During the presentation, children will have the opportunity to make plant markers while attendees are listening to the presentation. All are welcome. Event […]
Sauk County Community Health Assessment results are in! Area residents want to focus on housing, mental health, and substance use. Join us to learn about current efforts and share your […]
Some of the Society’s best “story-telling” photos will be shown by SCHS Executive Director Paul Wolter in partnership with the Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Library. The old saying goes “a picture is worth 1,000 words,” meaning that one picture can relate as much as one thousand words can describe. The Society’s photo collection contains over 20,000 photographs […]
The seventh annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Sauk County on October 13 will celebrate the life and legacy of Ho-Chunk Chief Aahucoga, known in English as Chief Blue Wing. Aahucoga was a leader in the resistance to the forced removal of his people from their ancestral homelands in Wisconsin from 1840 to1874. In 1851 he […]
Spring Green Fire/EMS Department will be teaching Heart Saver CPR, along with First Aid, Adult and Child Choking, and what to do if someone is overdosing. The class will be taught at the Spring Green Fire/EMS Department, 327 S. Winsted St., Spring Green, WI 53588. The course will be free to the public but please […]
Join EdVest 529 and other local financial institutions to learn about how to save for your child's future. Participate in engaging activities, listen to a story about money, watch a fun math presentation, and earn some prizes along the way! To add to all of these amazing options, EdVest 529 is sponsoring FREE ADMISSION to […]
