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Ripon Public Library Programs In January

5 January 2019 News

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. 

 

Wednesday, January 8 | 6:30 P.M. | Babies, Birth & Beyond: Parenting Support Group

Ripon Public Library, in partnership with Joyful Birth Services and Advanced Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, is proud to announce Babies, Birth & Beyond: a parenting support group. Babies, Birth & Beyond aims to create a safe, encouraging environment for caregivers of children of all ages, where they can explore a variety of parenting techniques, learn to engage with their children, and find support from their peers. A new parenting topic will be explored each month, with a dedicated time for Q&A and discussion. Children welcome. Learn and grow with us at the library on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 P.M.: 

  • January 8: Nutrition – preconception, pregnancy, and post-partum 

Nutrition can be an overwhelming topic, yet so vital to the health and well-being for both baby and parent. Learn tips and tricks to assist with first trimester nausea, reasoning for nutritional recommendations throughout pregnancy in addition to recommendations prior to conception.

  • February 12: Self-care strategies for parents

  • March 11: Knowing Your Options: Selecting a Birth Provider

  • April 8: Books are Baby Brain Builders

Friday, January 10 | 6:45 P.M. | Team Trivia (for adults and teens 14+)

Exercise your brain! Test your knowledge during an evening of fun at Team Trivia at the library on Friday, January 10. No entry fee. Cash prizes will be awarded for teams that come in 1st ($100) and 2nd ($50). Team captains must register their team (limit of 8 participants per team) by calling 748-6160 or stopping by the library’s circulation desk. Space is limited, so register your team to reserve your table. Check in is at 6:45 P.M. with trivia starting at 7 P.M. Please contact Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org or 748-6160 with any questions. For ages 14- adult.

Sunday, January 12 | 1 P.M. | Dungeons & Dragons Campaign (for adults and teens 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.

 

Monday, January 20 | 12 P.M. | Retro Video Gaming: A No School Event for students in grades 6-12

Get out of the house and get moving to some classic beats during a fast-moving game of Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) on the big screen!  Join in on some old-school fun at the library on Monday, January 20 at 12:00 P.M.!

Tuesday, January 21 | 6 P.M. | Pattern Building – Adult Game Night (Ages 16+)

Get your game face on and enjoy modern board games at the library! This month, we are featuring Azul, an award-winning tile-laying game where players use Moorish tiles to decorate the palace for their King.  A major mechanic of this game is its pattern building, which enable players to earn a higher score if they can place tiles in specific patterns. Dragon Castle, Kingdomino, and Sagrada are other games that feature this game mechanic and will also be available to play. Adult Game Night meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month.

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 two weeks. There is a diverse selection of award-winning games to enjoy!

 

Wednesday, January 22 | 5:30 P.M. | One-shot RPG Adventures (Ages 13+)

Explore a new one-shot RPG adventure with pre-made characters on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at the library! Newcomers and experienced gamers are invited to join in on this fun experience. Drop-ins are welcome! In January, we will explore Traveller, a SciFi RPG which explores the interstellar worlds of Third Imperium, the largest empire in charted space. Ages 13-adult or younger if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

 

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.

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