Ripon Public Library Programs Announced

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Monday Matinees at the library!

Every Monday at 2:00 P.M., enjoy newly released films on the big screen at Ripon Public Library! Popcorn is served. For film descriptions and trailers, visit www.riponlibrary.org/MondayMatinees. The library will be closed on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular Winter hours will begin Tuesday, September 3.

Sunday, September 8 | 1 P.M. | Dungeons & Dragons Campaign (Ages 13+)

Newcomers and experienced gamers embrace the fusion of gaming and role playing in this fun, dynamic experience that meets on the second Sunday of the month at 1 P.M. For ages 13-adult. Younger participants welcome if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Tuesday, September 17 | 6 P.M. | Social Deduction Games – Adult Game Night (Ages 16+)

Get your game face on and enjoy modern board games at the library! This month, we are featuring One Night Ultimate Werewolf, a social deduction game where players take on the roles of villagers and other special characters who must determine who among them is a werewolf. The Resistance, Bang!, Deception, Salem, Not Alone, and Secret Hitler will also be available to play. Bring your favorite social deduction games to share.

What are social deduction games? According to BoardGameGeek, “Deduction games are those that require players to form conclusions based on available premises. Most of them involve hidden roles and perhaps even hidden team or hidden traitor mechanisms, but usually they all require some amount of bluffing.”

New to gaming or need something different to play? Be sure to check out the library’s new Modern Board Game collection. Patrons 13 and older can check out up to two games on their library card for up to two weeks. There is a diverse selection of award-winning games to try out!

Thursday, September 19 | 6 P.M. | Pour Painting – Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour (Ages 16+)

Don’t miss out on the first Adult Crafting Hour of the Fall season on Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 P.M. Acrylic pour painting is one of the fastest growing art techniques. With a quick demonstration you will learn how to condition the paint and apply it to the canvas to achieve amazing results. Create a unique one-of-a-kind masterpiece during this 1.5 – 2-hour session!  Call 748-6160 or stop by the Circulation Desk to reserve your spot for this event, as space is limited. 

Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour is a seasonal event with a Fall Series that runs September-November and a Spring Series that runs March-May on Thursdays at 6:00 P.M.:

Oct. 17 – Decoupage Planters (Registration required. Limited spots available)

Nov. 21 – Special Spa Edition: Bath Bombs

Tuesday, September 24 | 6 P.M. | Books N’ Brew (Ages 16+)

Catch up with what other readers are enjoying over a cup of coffee on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse at this adults-only event! Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, readers share their excitement over current and favorite must-read titles! Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague, will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite book/podcast/movie!  Books N’ Brew meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. 

Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming events! 

These free events and offerings are possible thanks to funding from the Friends of the Ripon Public Library and individual donations of time and talent. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague, Adult/Teen Services Librarian at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.