12/21/24 Warm Up with Cozy Programs at the Ripon Public Library
21 December 2024 News
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of winter programming. Keep reading to discover all that January has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
SAT JAN 4 | 10 AM | HAPPY (BIRTHDAY) NEW YEAR! | FOR KIDS, FAMILIES, & THE YOUNG AT HEART! Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
We’re honoring all the birthdays in 2025 with a cupcake decorating buffet at 10 AM! Next, at 10:30 AM, enjoy the original, classic movie filled with toys. The story begins with Andy’s birthday party and his new favorite gift, the inimitable Buzz Light Year! | G | 81 MIN | On the big screen, in stereo!
SUN JAN 12 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | AGES 11+
Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary.
MON JAN 13| 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE
This movie is the story of Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France. Seeking shelter in a small village, she finds a family who takes her in and hides her away from the Nazi forces. What follows is a poignant tale about friendship and survival in the most difficult times. —Swank
Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information.
MON JAN 13 | DROP-IN 3:30-6:30 PM | READY TO READ! | KIDS PRESCHOOL to 5TH GRADE, THEIR ADULTS, EDUCATORS
Words are EVERYWHERE! We read for fun, to learn, to connect with others and ideas, to work, and more. On Monday, November 11 between 3:30 and 6:30 PM, drop into the children’s department for a fun and informational reading-focused evening.
Discover ways to support and nurture a love of reading through engaging activity stations. Learn to use the powerful database Novelist, a premier tool for finding good books for every reader! Novelist is an easy-to-use timesaver and empowers users of all ages to discover book recommendations based on reading level and interests. Enjoy this journey into a lifetime of reading plus homemade cookies courtesy of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library!
WEDS JAN 15 – FEB 19 | 10 AM | BABY BOUNCE | A GROUP FITNESS TIME FOR CAREGIVERS, THEIR BABIES & PRESCHOOLERS!
Callista Wesner, M.S. Exercise Science, hosts fun, friendly fitness sessions to combat the winter blahs! A variety of adult/child sizes, ages and abilities will be supported with a range of options and instruction. Attend all of the sessions or select those fitting your schedule.
You can expect:
- to be active for 15-20 minutes.
- to interact with & involve your child as is appropriate for you both.
- music and movement.
- a Q&A time + take home tips.
- each week to be unique.
All participants, adults and children, must have a liability waiver completed in advance. Waivers are available for pick up at the library or via the library website. After Baby Bounce all are welcome to STAY & PLAY in the Romper Room.
THURS JAN 16-FEB 27 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES | NO REGISTRATION
Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults.
WED JAN 15 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for an evening of modern board games. We teach, you play! Check our website/Facebook for featured game(s). Recurring event, 3rd Wednesday of each month.
THU JAN 16 | SMARTPHONE 101: ANDROID PHONES | RIPON SENIOR CENTER | 1 PM
Discover the full potential of your smartphone with guidance from library staff for downloading apps and mastering navigation, empowering you to explore the world of technology confidently.
THU JAN 16| 6-7:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: Paperback Snowmen | AGES 10+
Get crafty with those old books and whip up some fabulous snowmen! Time to unleash your inner artist. Let the snowy fun begin! Call to register by Jan 14. Youth need adult supervision.
THU JAN 23 | SMARTPHONE 101: APPLE PHONES | RIPON SENIOR CENTER | 1 PM
Discover the full potential of your smartphone with guidance from library staff for downloading apps and mastering navigation, empowering you to explore the world of technology confidently.
SAT JAN 25 | FAMILY GAME DAY | 12-4 PM | ALL AGES
Join us for a day of family-friendly tabletop gaming! Enjoy a variety of games for all ages sourced from the library’s board game collection. Try out something new with the guided help of staff & volunteers, play a tried-&-true classic, or just network with fellow board game enthusiasts. We’ll have play-to-win prizes and snacks, too. Family friendly, but not only for kids!
MON JAN 27 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY
Cary Grant stars as the one sane member of a charmingly lunatic family in director Frank Capra’s classic comedy. When Mortimer Brewster (Grant) brings his new bride to meet his two kindly aunts, he discovers that, among many other acts of charity, the two genteel ladies help lonely old men die happy … by feeding them a wonderful meal before poisoning them. Now, Mortimer desperately wants to protect the two serial murderers he loves, stop them from killing anyone else and keep his bride from discovering how deranged his family really is. —Swank
Join us and relive the glory days of the black and white movies! Complimentary popcorn available. Visit the library website for title and rating information.
MON JAN 27 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Set against the backdrop of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Demon Copperhead tells the story of a boy born to a teenage single mother living in a single-wide trailer. He possesses little more than his deceased father’s striking looks, copper-colored hair, sharp wit, and a remarkable instinct for survival. Narrated in his candid voice, Demon confronts the harsh realities of foster care, child labor, failing schools, athletic achievement, addiction, tumultuous relationships, and profound losses. Throughout his journey, he grapples with his own invisibility in a culture where even superheroes have overlooked rural communities in favor of urban locales.
Charles Dickens penned David Copperfield generations ago, drawing from his experiences as a survivor of institutional poverty and its impact on children of his era. Unfortunately, many of those issues remain unresolved in our society today. While familiarity with Dickens is not necessary for readers of this novel, he certainly inspired its creation. In adapting a Victorian epic to the modern American South, Barbara Kingsolver harnesses Dickens’ anger, compassion, and most importantly, his belief in the transformative power of storytelling. Demon Copperhead serves as a voice for a new generation of lost boys and for those born into beautiful yet cursed places they cannot envision escaping.
DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS
- Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room, which is open during regular library hours, is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome.
- Enjoy the always-available board games, toy library, and activity sheets located in the youth department.
- Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session.
Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160.
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