[Riponlibraryevents] News from the Ripon Public Library-September 2006

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NEWS FROM THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Be sure to check out our great selection of new magazines!  
Featured new magazine of September: "Esquire".

This magazine covers a few current events and contributors are often well known.  Politicians are often quoted in some of the more serious features, and other in-depth articles include things such as a "Desire Survey" that focuses on the libido.  Pictures are both in black and white and in color and are excellent.  Movies, books, and men's fashions are highlighted, and the ads are appropriate for the male audience looking for leisure reading.
 
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS

	The Art of African Storytelling
    	Professor Harold Scheub

     	Thursday, September 21
    	6:30 p.m.


A professor of African languages and literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Harold Scheub has taught and conducted research in eastern and southern Africa, and has authored several books, most recently, "The Tongue Is Fire" and "Secret Fire and Story".   "A Dictionary of African Mythology: The Mythmaker as Storyteller" was recently published by Oxford University Press.  He has spent ten years in Africa.  During four year-long trips to that continent, Professor Scheub walked some 6,000 miles, collecting oral stories, poetry, and history, which he shares with his students and the public in seminars that he teaches.

	Knitting Group
	Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Anyone with an interest in knitting, crocheting, or other stitching crafts, is encouraged to join others for stitching and fellowship in the lower level of the library. Everyone is invited; no age requirements and no experience necessary. 
A joint project, for philanthropic giving, is typically underway, although stitchers are welcome to bring their own projects to work on as well. Joint projects are created out of donated yarn. (Yarn donations are always welcome.) The current joint project is the creation of 3-4 blankets to be donated to the Linus Project, which provides blankets to people in need. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
	
	Young Adult Movie Night and Open House
	"Pirates of the Caribbean"

	 Wednesday, September 6, 2006
	 6:00 p.m.

All teenagers are welcome!  Snacks, fun, and a great movie!

	Teen Read Week 

	October 15-21
	"Get ACTIVE at your library!"

	Programs will include:

	"Get READ at your library"
	Book Review Contest 

Beginning Monday, September 25, bring in your original book review (200 words or less) to be entered in a contest for a $25 gift certificate!  The finalists will be posted in the library!  Contest will end on Wednesday, October 18!

	"Get CARDED at your library" Contest and Raffle

All teenagers that present their library card at the Circulation Desk during Teen Read Week will get the opportunity to enter a raffle for a great prize!

"Get CREATIVE at your library"
Coloma Player s Improv Comedy Performance 

Thursday, October 19, 2006
6:30 p.m.


Come see a great interactive performance and learn more about improv comedy!  Event is free and open to the public.


Make sure to check out the programs and incentives offered by the Ripon Public Library and Ripon High School!
		
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION

	Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

	Thursday, September 7
	Noon-7:30 p.m.
	Lower Level, Ripon Public Library

Next month's booksale will be held October 5.  If you are interested in donating items for the book sale, please bring the items in during the Library's open hours. Items accepted include books of all kinds, magazines, musical recordings, videos and computer software. You may leave the items in the entryway near the elevator.

	Brat Fry Fundraiser

	Sunday, September 10
	9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
	Ripon Pick N Save

Stop out and buy a brat and a soda to help support Library programs!

	Book Discussion Group

The Friends of the Ripon Public Library book discussion group meets once a month in the library's Nash Room. Books are selected by members of the group, and the library borrows copies from other libraries for everyone who is interested. Books are usually by American or English authors, but may include some by authors writing in a foreign language.  Check the website or the circulation desk for the current selection!
	
The Friends of the Library sponsor activities in support of The Ripon Public Library. New members are always welcome!! Please contact the library for more information. 

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LIBRARY HOURS
PLEASE NOTE: Winter hours are in effect after Labor Day: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m.
  
INFORMATION
For more information about these events or for other questions about the library's programs, services or collections, please call the Ripon Public Library at 920-748-6160.   Or, visit us on the web at www.riponlibrary.org. 

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