Linda DeCramer, Youth Services Susie Menk, Adult & Teen Services decramer@riponlibrary.org menk@riponlibrary.org

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160

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NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.

MONS NOV 6, 13, 20, 27 | 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.

FRIENDS BOOK SALE | NOV 9-11 | HUGE SLECTION & GREAT PRICES!

THU NOV 9 | EARLY BIRD SALE! | 4-7 PM | $3 ENTRY FEE

FRI NOV 10 | 10 AM-5 PM

SAT NOV 11 | 10 AM-2 PM | $3/BAG SALE

Payments accepted by cash, check, or credit/debit card.

SAT NOV 11 | 4-6 PM | LANTERN WALK | KINDNESS-THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

Come, “Be the Light” at this celebration of community! Enjoy warm chili, cornbread, beverages, and cookies ‘round the fire! Celebrate community and kindness while strolling a lantern-lit storywalk on the Northwest Trail. Create

collaboratively with local artist Carissa Sorensen! Inspire. Post uplifting messages on Carissa’s original art, “The Kindness Tree,” gracing the library’s entry! In inclement weather the event will be indoors. Please check for updates on our website & social media platforms.

TIP! Visit Christmas in the Village, 11 AM – 4PM downtown, before heading to the Lantern Walk!

SUN NOV 12 | 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 NOV 15-DEC 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 NOV 15 | 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.

November’s line-up features games full of pillaging & plundering. Revisit the wild west in Colt Express, rock-paper-scissors your way through turnip farming in Village Pillage or outmaneuver your fellow buccaneers in Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest. Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) is held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

THU NOV 16 @ 6-7:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: String Trees | AGES 10 AND UP

Get ready for winter with these beautiful string trees! Trees can be left plain or spruced up with glittering jewels for a festive look. For ages 10+ up. Youth need adult supervision. No registration required.

SAT NOV 18 @ 1-4 PM | TEEN PROGRAM | DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVENT

Play a one-shot D&D campaign with other game lovers! Come in costume and be prepared for fun! Due to game type, this event will run for 3 hours.

MON NOV 20 @ 6-7:30 PM | ADULT LEARNING SERIES: PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

Third in our new Adult Learning Series! Join local business leaders Kristy Martin, owner of Divine Passage Funeral Home and Emily Parks, estate planning lawyer, for a presentation on END-OF-LIFE preparations. Make it easier for your loved ones by planning for your death and beyond. A question-and-answer session will follow.

TUE NOV 21 @ 10 AM | LEARN TO LOVE LIBBY | ALL AGES

Libby is YOUR digital library! Borrow eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from home. All you need is a library card. Learn how easy it is to navigate this great FREE resource! Bring your device and library card for best results. Registration required – class size is limited to 6.

MON NOV 27 @ 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: Verity by Colleen Hoover

Copies of Verity are available for pickup at the library beginning October 23rd! Enjoy a lively and friendly discussion with other readers on November 27th. Discussion will be in-person and through Zoom meeting.

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.

· Enjoy coloring and activity sheets, board games, and toys every day in the children’s department.

· Visit the jigsaw 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.