Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade.”
~Charles Dickens
Greetings Friends,
Spring is in the air and there are so many fun programs at the Soldiers Grove Library to brighten up your days! New things in the library:
New Hours in 2026: The library has shifted its hours on Friday and Saturday only; still three hours to suit your library weekend needs. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The library remains open to the public 32 hours each week to offer services such as printing, faxing, and computer use.
Friends of the Soldiers Grove Public Library In 2024, a group of dedicated library enthusiasts established Friends of the Soldiers Grove Public Library,a 501(c) 3 organization.
The goals of the Friends group are to promote library programs for all ages, to seek out funds to further the mission of the Soldiers Grove Public Library and enhance the library for the community we serve.
Membership is open to everyone, with minimal time commitment. As a member, you have the opportunity to provide resources to the library and assist in keeping it an integral part of the community. If you would like to contribute a tax-deductible gift to the Friends of the Library, you may donate by mail or in person at the library. The Friends group meets every other month on the third Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. If you would like to attend and/or be a part of this group contact Cele Wolf (email: c7wolf@gmail.com) or by contacting a staff person at the library.
This year, the library will celebrate 55 years in the Soldiers Grove Community. More information to come on celebratory events.
April Events
Tuesdays in April, 10:30 AM– Story time with Ms. Morgan
All are welcome to join us as we explore fun topics through stories, songs, and crafts. The program is geared for families with toddlers/pre-school aged children. Homeschool families are also welcome. Members of the community are welcome to volunteer their time as readers or craft leaders. Please reach out to our librarians, Sarah or Morgan.
Every Tuesday, from 3:30-6:00 PM Dungeons and Dragons: Join a dungeon master to create a character and role play adventures, while learning all about this popular role playing game. No experience required. Geared toward ages 10+
Tuesday, April 7, Crawford County Farm Bureau & 4-H Essay Contest 5:00-6:00 pm
A free event, open to any youth of all ages, young and old welcome. Participants will learn more about the soil essay contest sponsored by Crawford County Farm Bureau and Crawford County 4-H and how they can participate in it.
Book reading of The Soil in Jackie’s Garden by WI author, Peggy Thomas. A lesson on soil with a fun, build-a-soil snack. Joe Childs will talk about soil in our area with an interactive display.
The theme for the essay contest is “Dig Into Wisconsin, Where Good Things Grow”.
April 9, Thursday, Seed Swap & Seed Starting Open House from 1:00-6:00 PM at the Soldiers Grove Library. Everyone is welcome — no experience or seeds necessary!
Seed Swap Guidelines
If you plan to bring seeds to share, please:
• Make sure seeds are clean, dry, untreated and free of pests or mold
• Package seeds in labeled envelopes or containers
• Include plant name and year collected or packed
All supplies will be provided. Refreshments available, while they last.
National Library Week: Millions of people visit their libraries every week—and for good reason. During National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, take time to discover what brings you joy at your library. Visit your library and bring friends or family along.
Encourage a friend to get a library card—it’s a simple act that opens up a world of opportunity.
Browse the shelves, join a book club, or attend a storytime. Get started on your next creative project, or find expert help with research, job hunting, or uncovering your family roots. Libraries connect us to ideas, information, and each other—and they’re built for everyone.
April 20 Solar Town Book Club, at 6:00 PM will be discussing A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko. Book club usually meets the last Monday of the month. Call ahead to reserve a copy of the next book.
April 22, 30 at 4:00 PM (May 7, 22 at 4:00 PM; May 5 & 12 at 10:30 AM) EGGSploring Chickens!
The Soldiers Grove Library in partnership with Crawford County 4-H is excited to offer an egg-citing program, “Chicken Quest”!
The program will start on April 22 with setting eggs in the incubator and ends May 12 with the hatching of the eggs. Throughout the 21 days there will be programs that take participants on a quest learning about incubation, embryology and chicks.
Stop in for any/all of the sessions. The event is free and open to the public.
April 23 at 4:00 PM, Create Felt Chicks
Maura Otis will lead and demonstrate how to create felted and hand stitched chicks. They are adorable and perfect for the spring season! Geared for ages 17 & up.
The event is free and open to the public.