From riponlibraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Mon Jul 2 09:35:46 2007 From: riponlibraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (riponlibraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Mon Jul 2 09:34:42 2007 Subject: [Riponlibraryevents] News from the Ripon Public Library-July 2007 In-Reply-To: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB94BF8FEC@magneto.wals.local> Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB9401702B03@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY July 2007 REMINDER-The Ripon Public Library will be closed on July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday! Spotlight on Library Resources OverDrive Audio Books If you listen to audio books, we have the perfect thing for you: Ripon Public Library is now providing access to the OverDrive Digital Audio Book collection! You can download audiobooks to your PC and listen to them on your computer, transfer them to a digital audio player, PDA, or other portable device, or burn them to a CD to use in your home or car stereo. It's easy! Just click on the link for digital audio books from the Library website. After installing the Overdrive Media Console software, simply choose one of the great titles available, download and listen. Search for your favorite book titles or browse through topics of interest. Choose from over 500 fiction and non-fiction titles, anytime day or night. If you're already a fan of books on tape and books on CD, this is a new way to enjoy your favorites at home, in your car and on the go! Choose from over 500 fiction and non-fiction titles, anytime day or night! Downloading the free and easy to use OverDrive Media Console software allows you to listen to audio books in high-quality Windows Media Audio format on any Windows computer. If your PC already has Windows Media Player installed, the Console works hand-in-hand with WMP to give you added functionality to transfer your audio books to supported portable devices. Access to Overdrive Digital Audio Books is made possible by funding from the Winnefox Library System and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium 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. Other Library News Children's Department Goings on... Something old, something new, something yellow and something blue. The Children's Department has seen some exciting changes! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous local donor, the area has been given a facelift. New and vibrant paint colors brighten the walls; fun, comfy and cozy furniture has been added. Still in the works are; new fabric for the puppet theatre, color coordinating throw cushions and pillows, a new fa?ade for the clock, and new oversized stuffed animals. We hope you are enjoying the comfort and cheerfulness! A note from Children's Librarian, Linda DeCramer: One of the unexpected joys in coordinating this project has been the enthusiasm and generosity of local businesses. Because of this, the dollar figure of the original donation has gone farther than expected. Special kudos to Ferrell's Fine Furnishings and Paula's Custom Color & Flooring. Also, a special thank you to Kathleen Dretske of Princeton, who did a fantastic job of painting and for donating a portion of her time. * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS Book Appetit! Stock Your Pantry With Summer Reading Third Annual Adult Summer Reading Program Start your summer with some great books and activities at the Ripon Public Library! Join us at the Library for the third annual adult summer reading program, "Book Appetit! Stock Your Panty With Summer Reading!" The program will run from June 11th until July 31st, 2007. Patrons may register in person at the library beginning Monday, June 4th. For every book a patron reads or listens to, they can fill out a slip and drop it off at the library to be entered in weekly drawings. Weekly prizes will include gift certificates and prizes from local business sponsors. There will also be a final drawing for a number of grand prizes, which include a Ripon afghan, gift certificates, and other great prizes from local businesses. In addition to the weekly drawings, there will also be a number of corresponding activities at the Library. July events include "Chocolat" with fondue on July 10 and a Summer Recipe Exchange going on from June 11 to July 13. Summer Reading Program participants will also read to help feed. For every book a patron reads, the Friends of the Library will donate ten cents to the Ripon Food Pantry. Last year we went well beyond our goal of 900 books. We hope to surpass this year's goal of 1500! Watch for weekly updates at the library. Beginning Beading Class Learn how to create your own beautiful beaded jewelry! The Ripon Public Library will be hosting a beading class on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Silver Creek Room of the Library. This session, led by expert beader Lori Inderdahl, will allow participants to gain the techniques and experience to put together their own beaded bracelet. The Library will pay the course cost, and participants will need to pay $8.75 for supplies the night of the class. Registration (which is limited to 10 people and can be done by contacting the Library's Circulation Desk) starts now and will continue until the class is full. This event is open to the public. * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS FOR TEENS CSI: Ripon! Cool Stuff Inside! Investigate Your Library Teen Summer Reading Program Join us at the Library for the first teen summer reading program, "CSI: Ripon! Cool Stuff Inside! Investigate Your Library". The program will run from June 11th until July 31st, 2007. Teens may register at the library beginning Monday, June 4th. When a teen fills up a reading log, they can fill out a slip and drop it off at the library to be entered in weekly drawings. There will also be a final drawing for a number of grand prizes, which include an IPOD! In addition to the weekly drawings, there will also be a number of corresponding activities at the Library. July events include a great movie (Mission: Impossible III) on July 11 at 3:30 p.m., "Haunted Wisconsin" speaker Chad Lewis at 1:30 on Friday, July 13, and a digital photo contest throughout the program! Join in the fun and check it out! * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN Get a Clue @ Ripon Public Library Children's Summer Reading Program July Events Bob Kann 2:30 p.m. Friday July 6 Multi-talented humorist, storyteller, juggler, will relentlessly tickle your funny bones! Harry Potter 2:30 p.m. Friday July 13th In celebration of the release of the latest Harry Potter movie, enjoy a showing of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" PG "The Science Guy!" 2:30 p.m. Friday July 20 Don't miss this show, it's Exciting - it's NEW! See SECRET SCIENCE! And You'll "Get A CLUE" The Atwood Players 6:30 p.m. Thursday July 26 Professional storytelling and acting duo, Alan and Mary Atwood perform "Mystery!" Detective - Clues - Choose Your Own Adventure - Children - Intrigue - Hmmm....? Cluesday Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m. July Events July 3 "So, you want to 'bee' a composer" Investigate "The Flight of the Bumblebee," literally and musically. Ages 6 & Up July 10 Green Lake Festival of Music's "Circle of Sound" performs live chamber music. Tomorrow's stars today! July 17 Lights! Popcorn! Movie! "Nancy Drew, Reporter" NR July 24 Lights! Popcorn! Movie! "The Secret of Nimh" G July 31 A good old-fashioned "who-dunnit?" Reader's Theatre presentation of "The Web Files" by madcap author Margie Palatini Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows... It has been a wonderful run Harry. Many of us will surely be sad when the final page of the final book has been read. BUT, that doesn't mean the anticipation can't be a book load of FUN!!!! Prior to the 12:01 a.m. July 21 release of the final book, downtown Oshkosh will be transformed into Diagon Alley with an extravaganza of HP offerings. Highlights include movies, a Wizards Feast with Hogwart's Professors, a Scavenger Hunt with Marauder's Map, a chance to win a trip for 4 to London and much, much more!!! While most of the offerings are free, a few do require a purchased ticket. For more information, visit Apple Blossom Books at 513 N Main Street in downtown Oshkosh or call 920-230-3395; OR visit www.harrypotterinoshkosh.com. This is the largest not for profit HP event going on in the entire country! So as not to compete, but add our support, Ripon Public Library will be offering a Knight Bus (shuttle service) to and from Oshkosh, with multiple runs throughout the evening. No fee, although donations will be welcome. An adult must accompany all minors! What a nightmare! Your flying car is out of gas, your broomstick has been whomped to pieces and you still haven't learned to apparate! AND...You need to get to the most magical event of the century! YOU'RE IN LUCK... Just stick out your want and catch the Knight Bus at the Ripon Public Library on Friday July 20, 2007. Stay tuned for complete details as the Knight Bus schedule transmogrifies into reality * * * * * * * * * * FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION Quilt Raffle at Ripon Public Library Support library programming and get the chance to win a beautiful hand-made quilt by the Sew Happy Stitchers of Ripon! The Friends of the Ripon Public Library are conducting a Quilt Raffle fundraiser throughout the summer. The quilt is made using blocks that were significant in the Underground Railroad as they served as a code for slaves heading north. It will be on display at the library, with tickets being sold by at the monthly Used Book Sales and by Friends of the Library members. The drawing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007. A picture of the quilt can be viewed on the library website, www.riponlibrary.org. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Due to the holiday, there will be no sale in July. The big two-day sale will be held August 2 and 3, 2007. 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. Devil in the White City is the selection for July, and Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee will be read in August. 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. ************** SUMMER LIBRARY HOURS Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday closed. 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. If you wish to unsubscribe to this mailing list, please visit http://mailman.winnefox.org/mailman/listinfo/riponlibraryevents. * * * * * * * * * * From riponlibraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Tue Jul 31 10:52:50 2007 From: riponlibraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (riponlibraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Tue Jul 31 10:48:08 2007 Subject: [Riponlibraryevents] News from the Ripon Public Library-August 2007 In-Reply-To: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB9401702B03@magneto.wals.local> Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB9401702B8B@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY August 2007 Spotlight on Library Resources The Library has several rooms available for meetings and programs. The primary purpose of these rooms is to provide appropriate space for Library meetings and programs to support and promote the Library's mission of providing free and easy access to informational, recreational and educational materials. However, when the rooms are not being used by the Library or its support groups, they will be available for use by community groups and organizations. Our Meeting Room Policy is now available online in PDF format and can be accessed through our website. Rooms Available Silver Creek Meeting Room - approximately 100 person capacity, projection screen, counter & sink area. Nash Room - approximately 80 person capacity, counter area, portable projection screen available. Large Conference Room - approximately 10 person capacity. Small Conference Room - approximately 6 person capacity. A digital LCD projector and laptop computer are available for use in the meeting rooms. 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. * * * * * * * * * LIBRARY EVENTS FOR ADULTS Save the environment. Help our Library. Donate your used consumer electronics! Ripon Public Library is beginning a recycling fundraiser. We are asking the community to help protect the environment by donating any used cellular phones, ink jet cartridges, DVD movies / video games, portable DVD players, laptop / notebook computer, MP3 players, video game consoles, digital cameras, digital picture frame, and portable navigation & GPS devices. Donated items may be tax deductible and will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and sold. 100% of the proceeds will help fund programs and services at the Ripon Public Library. These items can be placed in the drop box at the Library's circulation desk. We greatly appreciate your support! If you have any questions about this or other Ripon Public Library programs, please contact Linda DeCramer or Julie Waldvogel at 920-748-6160. Summer Recipe Exchange Booklets will be available at the Circulation Desk! Stop by and pick yours up today! Thank you to all who participated in the Adult Summer Reading Program! There were 100 participants who read or listened to 706 books! The Friends of the Library will donate $70.60 to the local food pantry. Congratulations on all of your hard work! "Night at the Museum" Movie Showing Tuesday, August 14, 2007 6:30 p.m. Stop by for a great new movie, refreshments, and popcorn! Silver Creek Meeting Room, Ripon Public Library. Y.A.P. Yarn Addicts @ Play will not meet during the month of August. Meetings will resume in September. Efforts will be geared toward philanthropic knitting in support of local charitable agencies. * * * * * * * * * EVENTS FOR TEENS Congratulations to Derrek Kamphuis, the winner of our Teen Digital Photo Contest! Thanks to all who participated! Our first-ever Teen Summer Reading Program-CSI: Ripon was a success. There were over 50 participants who read more than 578 hours. Congratulations on all of your hard work! * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN Storytimes with Papa John! Tuesdays in August 9:45 a.m. No registration required! Call 920-748-6160 for more information. * * * * * * * * * * FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION Quilt Raffle at Ripon Public Library Support library programming and get the chance to win a beautiful hand-made quilt by the Sew Happy Stitchers of Ripon! The Friends of the Ripon Public Library are conducting a Quilt Raffle fundraiser throughout the summer. The quilt is made using blocks that were significant in the Underground Railroad as they served as a code for slaves heading north. It will be on display at the library, with tickets being sold by at the monthly Used Book Sales and by Friends of the Library members. The drawing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007. A picture of the quilt can be viewed on the library website, www.riponlibrary.org. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The big two-day book sale will be held August 2 and 3, 2007. 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. Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee will be read in August. 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. ************** SUMMER LIBRARY HOURS Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday closed. Library hours will change to regular hours after Labor Day. 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. If you wish to unsubscribe to this mailing list, please visit http://mailman.winnefox.org/mailman/listinfo/riponlibraryevents. * * * * * * * * * *