Summer Reading Program
Monday, June 9 - August 29, 2008
Sign up begins Monday, June 9 for our 2008 summer reading program. Individuals of all ages are welcome to read with us during the summer. There are fun events for children, teens, adults and families. Storytimes for younger children are also held throughout the summer.
Donuts with Dads
Celebrate Father's Day with a special storytime at the library on the Saturday before the holiday.
Donuts with Dads - Saturday, June 14th at 10 am
Bring your Dad, Grandpa or Uncle to the library for stories and fun-stuff in celebration of Dads.
Did you know...?
For every $1.00 spent on Wisconsin libraries, there is a $4.06 return on investment according to a 2008 study on the economic impact of Wisconsin Libraries. NorthStar Economics, Inc. was retained by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to conduct this study, The Economic Contribution of Wisconsin Public Libraries to the Economy of Wisconsin.
Results of the Library Advisory Referendum
The following three questions regarding the future of the library appeared on the April ballot for Village of Prairie du Sac residents. View the election results for the Village of Prairie du Sac. Results are as follows:
Question 1: YES=388 (63%) NO=225 (37%) TOTAL=613
Do you support the construction of a new Village of Prairie du Sac Public Library with an estimated project construction cost of four million dollars?
Question 2: YES=360 (61%) NO=233 (39%) TOTAL=593
Should the construction of a new Village of Prairie du Sac Public Library be located on donated lands on the west side of Lueders Road, in the vicinity of Grand Avenue and Broadway Street?
Question 3: YES=174 (30%) NO=399 (70%) TOTAL=573
Should the construction of a new Village of Prairie du Sac Public Library be within the downtown area (Central Business District) of the Village of Prairie du Sac, even if that location increases the estimated project cost?
The locations referred to in questions 2 and 3 can be seen on the Sauk Prairie map.