11/30/23 December Schedule for Ripon Public Library
30 November 2023 News
DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
FRI-SAT DEC 1-2 DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS | SPOT A LIBRARIAN| ALL AGES
Spot a librarian while you’re out and about enjoying the festivities! (ripon-wi.com/events/dickens-of-a-christmas) We’ll be passing out the real deal, copies of A Christmas Carol, Dickens’ famous story of love, compassion, and generosity. Some lucky readers will find a Golden Ticket inside their book redeemable for Chamber Bucks!
BEGINNING MON DEC 4 | 3-D PAPER STAR TAKE & MAKE | ALL AGES
Each kit includes supplies and instructions to create two stars to beautifully complement your holiday decorations. Available while supplies last. One per person please.
FRI DEC 22 | 1 PM | COCOA & COOKIES STORYTIME | KIDS & CAREGIVERS
Enjoy a rousing & hilarious cookie-themed storytime! Stay for cocoa and cookie decorating. Before and after, enjoy holiday movies: 10 AM The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1 hr 25 | G 2 PM Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 1 hr 8 | G
TUES DEC 26 | 10 AM & 2 PM | HOLIDAY MOVIES
Enjoy some fun classic holiday movies. 10 AM The Polar Express | 1 hr 40 | G
2 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus | 51 m | NR
REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS
MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE
Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information.
SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13 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.
WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 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. On Wednesdays when there is no story time,keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.
WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.
For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!
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.
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 is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.
- 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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