[Riponlibraryevents] News from the Ripon Public Library-October 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 October: "Bride's".

This magazine seeks to be the only source needed by prospective brides and grooms; indeed, its mission is to be "the authority on all things bridal; a captivating voice that speaks to the engaged market with elegance and finesse".  Within this capacity, "Bride's" also seeks a wider audience, appealing to brides of all ages.  Numerous question and answer columns answer specific questions on fashion, beauty, reception, etiquette, sex, and travel.  Snapshots from real weddings also offer plenty of ideas and unlike some bridal magazines, the editors do realize that weddings are often done on a budget and offers practical suggestions.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS 

	Overhaul your Overalls...or Whatever!  
	Costume Design Workshop
	
	Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 6:30 p.m. 
	Lower Level Meeting Room

Local interior designer and veteran costume maker, Sam Stieber, will provide you with tips and tricks to create interesting costumes out of items you probably already have around the house.  These costumes would be appropriate for Halloween, or to help you get started with your costume ideas for participation in the annual Dickens of a Christmas costume contest.
	
	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
	
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.
	Ripon Public Library
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!
		
	Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Night
	Thursday, November 2, 2006
	7:00 p.m.

Open to all students and parents hoping to learn more about the college process.  Presented by members of the Office of Financial Aid staff at Ripon College.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

All events are FREE with No registration required:
·	Oct 6 @ 4:30 p.m. Musical Storytime with Al Jarreau 
·	Oct 13 @6-7:30 p.m. "The End" is drawing near. Celebrate the release of Lemony Snicket's final book in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" with Revolting Refreshments, Dastardly Door prizes, and "THE END."
·	Oct 31 @ 10:00 a.m. Teeny Tiny Tingles Halloween Party and Storytime
·	Nov 14 @ 6:30-7:30 National Children's Book Week Celebration "MORE BOOKS! All-U-Can Read Buffet" Collaboration of Ripon Public Library and NEA.
·	Dec 2 @ 11:00 a.m. Ken Lonnquist & Friends present a musical theatre production of "The Legend of Old Befana"

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - Registration Required
2-3 year olds @ 9:45 & 10:30 a.m.
3-5 year olds @ 11:15 a.m.
TUESDAYS Nov. 7 through Dec. 12


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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

	Thursday, October 5
	Noon-7:30 p.m.
	Lower Level, Ripon Public Library

Next month's booksale will be held November 2.  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.
	
	Silent Auction

Watch for more information soon about a Silent Auction to benefit the Friends of the Library and make possible the performance of Old Befana at the Library in December!  If you have questions or have something you wish to donate, please contact Linda DeCramer at decramer at riponlibrary.org or 920-748-6160.

	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. Looking for a great gift?  How about a Friends of the Library gift membership?  New members are always welcome!! Please contact the library for more information. 

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LIBRARY HOURS
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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