7/27/24 Summer Adventures Continue at the Ripon Public Library
27 July 2024 News
Ripon, WI- Summer may be winding down, but exciting programs and self-guided adventures continue at the Ripon Public Library through August! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
MONDAY, JULY 29 at 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE | PG 13 | 1 HR 55 MIN
Welcome to movies on the big screen, in stereo, with popcorn! Today’s feature is a sequel to the original ghost-busting hit movie of the 1980s.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 at 1:30 PM | SCIENCE HEROES BY TALEWISE present “Adventure of the Lost Treasure” | ALL AGES
Science and stories collide in this fresh STEM show! “Adventure of the Lost Treasure” is a fascinating learning experience powered by interactive stories and exciting hands-on science experiments. A professional scientist/actor guides audience members on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle. Along the way, there are volunteer opportunities to help the performer act out the tale and conduct science experiments. Events in the story launch exploration of exciting science concepts such as air pressure, energy transfer, physical versus chemical changes, and more. The entire audience gets involved in altering variables, making predictions, and comparing results!
STILL TIME TO WIN PRIZES
Anyone can win prizes and valuable gift cards to local businesses including Mugs and More, SweetER and SaultyER, Sassy’s Pops A Lot, Campus Cinema, Kwik Trip, Knuth’s Brewing Company, Roadhouse Pizza, plus Chamber Bucks! All it takes is 30 seconds to register at the library’s front desk. Then every time you check out reading materials your participation is automatically logged by staff. To be eligible for prize drawings, check out reading materials three out of four weeks each month through August.
ADVENTURE RIPON
Explore Ripon’s unique and storied past and present with a self-paced, community-based adventure created by librarians. Pick up your adventure booklet at the library and explore the featured locations by foot, bike, car, or taxi. Answer questions related to each attraction then return the completed booklet to the library by 8 PM on September 3 to be eligible for exciting and valuable prize drawings. Five family-friendly prizes, each valued at over $50, will be awarded!
GETTING TO KNOW AREA LIBRARIES!
Did you know the Winnefox Library System spans five counites – Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara, and Winnebago? Pick up the Winnefox Library Explorer Passport at a nearby library and get it stamped at as many libraries as you can between now and July 31. Can’t travel? Call a library and ask about the library or their community. You’ll get a secret code to add to your passport.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Libraries are much more than books! Enjoy discovering their diverse offerings, from entertainment to educational programs for all ages, from traditional print materials to digital databases offering access to books, movies, music, magazines and research, libraries have something for everyone!
Vie for valuable prizes! The more libraries you visit, the more chances you have to win. Visit the Winnefox Library system website for details and prize information.
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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