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120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971
920-748-6160
Linda DeCramer
Youth Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org
Your Library Loves You! Free February Events & Activities
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its February lineup of love-themed events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted.
Candy Count Guessing Game | ALL MONTH LONG | ALL AGES
Guess how many candy hearts are in the jar! Library visitors earn one guesstimate per day throughout the month of February. On March 1 two winners, with guesses closest to the correct number, will each be awarded one of Katie Lang’s Penny Peony Valentine canvases.
Storytime! | WEDS FEB 1-22 @ 10:00 AM | Kids & Caregiver
Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. Winter Storytimes focus on dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children.
Adult Game Night | WED FEB 15 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game! The evening’s featured game is "Horrified" and will be complemented with other co-op games.
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Spot the Spud! | EVERYDAY DURING LIBRARY HOURS | ALL AGES
Stop in the library to play Spot the Spud! A potato is hidden somewhere on the main floor of the library. Keep your eyes peeled! Find the spud and win a small prize. Just bring that tater up to the front desk and notify a staff member. The search is open to all ages, and each person may be awarded a prize for finding Spud once per day.
Ongoing Programs
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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability.
Monday Movies | 10 AM & 2 PM
Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website.
For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources.