[Riponlibraryevents] News from the Ripon Public Library-May 2007

Wed Apr 25 09:54:41 CDT 2007

NEWS FROM THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 2007

Please note!  Library Hours will change after Memorial Day!

Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday-9:30-8
Friday-9:30-6
Saturday-10-1
Sunday-closed

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UPCOMING EVENTS 

David Houghton to speak at Ripon Public Library "Global Climate Change-Challenges, Uncertainties, and Impacts"

Ripon Public Library and the UW Speakers Bureau are pleased to announce that David Houghton will present a talk on global warming and its impacts. Professor David Houghton will appear at Ripon Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Please note-this event was rescheduled due to inclement weather.

Setting up an Email Account Course

Don't let email pass you by!  Ripon Public Library will be offering a course on setting up an email account on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.  This course is free and open to the public, but registration is required.  Participants must have a valid library card and a completed Internet policy form on file.  Please contact the Library's Circulation Desk for more details or to register.   Sign up today and get that assistance you have been looking for!
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the library at 748-6160 or Julie Waldvogel at waldvogel at riponlibrary.org.

Memorial Movie Showing

In James Bradley's popular book, Flags of our Fathers, he told the story of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima and the national celebrity it brought to his father, an Antigo, Wisconsin native. Join us at the Library for a showing of the movie based on the book and celebrate Memorial Day a little early.  The movie will be held Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Library.  The event is free and open to the public.  All are welcome.

Y.A.P.

Yarn Addicts @ Play, an informal group of knitters and stitchers continues to meet Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Ripon Public Library. Ages 10 and up, at any skill level, are welcome to come stitch and play in happy camaraderie.

During the month of May, instruction in knit lace will be available under the expert tutelage of Cathy Brown of Brandon. Cathy is an experienced knitter who has gently taught many, including her four daughters, the art of knitting. Instruction will begin with a basic lace headband pattern. Participants can expect to learn how to read knitting charts, as well as "tricks of the trade." 

There is no fee for these sessions. Donated yarn is available, but participants should bring their own Size 2 knitting needles. For more information, contact Linda DeCramer at 748-6160 or email decramer at riponlibrary.org.

Summer Reading Programs are coming soon!  Be on the lookout for registration times and information!

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

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Storytime schedule: March 27 - May 16
Lapsit, will take place on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. March 27 through May 15. This session is designed for 18-30 month old toddlers and will last about 20 minutes. Focus will be on music, movement, books, language and pre-literacy skills. Ideally, caregivers attend with one child, that child sitting in their lap, encouraging that they jointly participate in the program. 

Toddler Time will take place on Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. beginning March 28 and ending May 16. This session is designed for 2 ½ - 4 year olds and will last from 30-45 minutes. Focus will be on music, movement, books, language, crafts and developing pre-literacy skills.

Storytime is a lively and fun way for caregivers to interact with their children while learning a love of language and books. Registration is required.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

This month's sale will be held May 3.  If you are interested in donating items for the book sale, please bring the items in during the Library's open hours. Many types of items are accepted with some exceptions:] 
1.	Clean, gently used books only 
2.	NO mold or water damage 
3.	NO textbooks / encyclopedias 
4.	NO outdated computer or other technical manuals 
A book drop bin is provided inside the library entrance, near the elevator, for book sale donations.

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.  The selection for May is the first half of "The Autobiography of Henry VIII" by Margaret George.  The first discussion will be held May 28th. 
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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