[Riponlibraryevents] News from the Ripon Public Library, September 2007

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NEWS FROM THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY


September 2007

 
Spotlight on Library Resources


Did you know we have a great archives of the local newspaper?  Here are some
facts at a glance about our Newspapers/Microfilm:

 

*    Newspaper Archives / Microfilm reader / printer ($.15 /page)
    - located in the genealogy and local history area
    - library staff members are usually available to help with machine usage
and printing 
    - main microfilm collection includes Ripon newspapers dating to the
1800's including: 

    *    Ripon City Record: May 1863 - December 1863
    *    Ripon Home: January 1857 - August 1857
    *    Ripon Spur: August 1855 - September 1856
    *    Stone's Free Press: May 1885 - June 1885
    *    Ripon Weekly Times: October 1857 - April 1863
    *    Ripon Herald: December 1853 - July 1855
    *    Ripon News: December 1898 - May 1899
    *    Ripon Star: March 31, 1857 - June 25, 1862 (does not include 1858,
1859, 1860) 
    *    Ripon Press: 1875 - 1957
    *    Ripon Commonwealth: 1864 - 1968
    *    Ripon Commonwealth-Press: 1965 - present
        (current and previous two years kept in print)

 

Stop by and take a look at some of our local history!

 


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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 the library at
920-748-6160.

 

 

Healthy Aging Presentation with Jenny Tumas

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

1:30 p.m.

Silver Creek Meeting Room

 

Join us for an informative presentation from the owner of Marigold Yoga.
Event is free and open to the public.

 

 

Y.A.P.

 

Yarn Addicts @ Play will resume in September. Efforts will be geared toward
philanthropic knitting in support of local charitable agencies.

 

 

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EVENTS FOR TEENS

 

Be on the look out for Teen Read Week Activities coming in October!

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN


 

Storytime Offerings @ Ripon Public Library

 

Little Ones Lapsit

 

LOL will take place on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m., Sept 11 through October 16.
Registration begins Tuesday Sept 4. LOL is designed for 18-30 month old
toddlers and lasts about 20 minutes.  Focus is 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.

 

Time for Tykes

 

Tykes will take place on Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. September 12 through
October 17. Registration begins September. Tykes, 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 Tuesday, September 4. 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

The next book sale will be held September 6, 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.  The selection for
September will be "The Agony and the Ecstasy".

 

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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REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1
p.m.-4 p.m.  These hours are effective 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.

 

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