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

Tue Jan 2 10:30:50 CST 2007

NEWS FROM THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 2007

Happy New Year!

Magazine Update

Be sure to check out our great selection of new magazines!  
Featured new magazine of January: "Martha Stewart Living".

Despite Martha's legal troubles, the magazine continues to deliver what it is known for: a beautifully illustrated set of directions for creating a home that is gracious, comfortable, and orderly.  There are fewer pictures of the founder now than before, but issues still include ideas for gardening, cooking, collecting, decorating and crafts that have a lot of appeal for a wide range of home readers. 

Book Delivery Service for the Homebound

The Ripon Public Library is offering book delivery service for the homebound in the community.  Books can be delivered on a once monthly schedule to patrons living within the city limits.  The Library has a great selection of fiction, nonfiction, audiovisual, and largeprint materials.  To sign up yourself or someone you know, please stop by the Library Circulation Desk or call the Library at 920-748-6160.

Spotlight on Library Services-Interlibrary Loan

If you are looking for materials that are not available at the Ripon Public Library, there's a good chance we will be able to obtain them for you from another library. 

The first place to look is on the Library's shared on-line catalog, which contains the holdings of many other libraries in the Winnefox Library System. Please note that items requested from other Winnefox libraries are NOT considered interlibrary loan items. 
Materials not listed in the Winnefox online catalog are often available from other libraries in the state or nation. 

If you're not sure if an item is available through interlibrary loan, a good place to check is the statewide library catalog known as WorldCat. This electronic catalog is available for use at the Library or via the Internet. It contains millions of records from libraries throughout the country and the world. You cannot request items directly through WorldCat, but you can verify the author and title and find out what library owns them. By giving this information to library staff, you will help the interlibrary loan process work more effectively. (ILL request forms are available at the circulation desk.) There is no charge for ILL requests. 

Materials requested from another Winnefox system library may arrive within several days or less, depending on current circulation status, but may take considerably longer if they are in use at the libraries owning them, if they are lost or missing, or if you happen to be at the end of a long list of requests for that item. Materials requested from outside the Winnefox system may take weeks or months to arrive. Also, materials requested from colleges and universities tend to be delivered more slowly than those coming from public libraries. 

To request items through interlibrary loan, either fill out an interlibrary loan request form at the circulation desk, call the Library (920-748-6160) or send an e-mail request to our ILL staff from the link on our webpage.

Speak Up For Your Library

Sign up to receive a monthly email update on library issues and occasional alerts about legislation affecting libraries. You'll be provided with information and perspective about those issues and will be urged to call, write or email lawmakers on significant issues of interest. 

Your comments to elected officials can make a difference. Legislators have commented that most issues draw few comments and that as few as a half-dozen calls, letters, or emails from constituents can influence their decision-making. 

By signing up, you'll provide us the opportunity to quickly notify you about issues that develop so you can take action if you choose. This effective form of communication also helps hold down expenses. 

So make your voice heard. Sign up to participate today!  You can sign up online at http://www.winnefox.org/email.asp.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 

Come celebrate the release of the fourth Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants book!
Movie Showing	
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
3:30 p.m.

Snacks, fun, and a great movie!

Computer Assistance Course
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 6:00 p.m.

The first course will cover computer basics.  Registration is required and will begin January 6, 2007.  Please contact the Circulation Desk for more details.

Community Writing Assistance
Monday, January 22, 2007
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Do you need some advice on something written?  Check out the Community Writing Assistance night at the Ripon Public Library.  Bring in that application, resume, letter, or whatever-our volunteers will help you put your thoughts down more effectively and make an impact!

Oshkosh Rhythm Institute
Community Drum Circle
Monday, January 29, 2007
6:30 p.m.

If you missed it in August or want to do it again, come experience the fun of group drumming!

Y.A.P.
Yarn Addicts @ Play, comprised of anyone who has a yearning to yarn, continues to meet at the Ripon Public Library on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Anyone and everyone is invited to join in. There is no registration; no fee; no stress and no commitment. No experience is necessary. There IS, camaraderie; instruction; laughter and freely flowing creative juices. 
For more information contact Linda Decramer (748-6160).

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

New & Improved Storytime Offerings 

Lapsit

Never-before-offered, Lapsit, will take place on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. beginning January 16 and ending March 6. 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. For those with younger or older siblings in tow, special considerations and arrangements will be made available. Contact Linda DeCramer for details.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time will take place on Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. beginning January 17 and ending March 7. 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 and begins Monday, January 8. To register, contact the Ripon Public Library by phone 748-6160, or email decramer at riponlibrary.org.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Please note-there will be no sale in January.  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.

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 next meeting will be January 22, 2007.
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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