Brandon Village Wide Rummage Sales
Brandon Village Wide rummage sale will be tomorrow Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th beginning at 8am
Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from May 4 – May 6 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek and Louis L’Amour paperbacks, Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese art books (plus many other beautiful art books), Taste of Home cookbooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, humor, crafting, biking and hiking, and fiction. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more.
Thursday, May 4: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!
Friday, May 5: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free admission. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, May 6: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free admission. The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
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Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge
| Event Name: | Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge |
| Event Location: | Oshkosh Public Library OR House of Heroes |
| Event Date: | 05.06.2023 |
| Start & End Time: | 11 am 5 pm |
| Event Details: | The Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge is a creative writing/art contest inspired by the comic book legend Mark Gruenwald – Oshkosh Native and creator of Captain America, as well as numerous other characters. This challenge is open to all ages, FREE to join, and starts on May 6th – Free Comic Book Day! Register at Oshkosh Public Library or House of Heroes and receive a free art kit! (While supplies last.) Starting May 6th you can also register online at: https://winlit.org/mark-gruenwald-comic-book-creation-challenge/ Challengers can go solo or work in teams of up to four to complete a comic book by the August 31st deadline. We will be offering 6 free workshops over the summer on topics like creative writing, comic panel drawing, and more! Winners receive prizes AND their comic will be printed in our 2023 booklet! There are different page and word requirements depending on your age, so make sure to check the categories and guidelines on our website. |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | https://winlit.org/mark-gruenwald-comic-book-creation-challenge/920-573-5057 |
Marathon County Historical Society presents History Speaks The Vietnam War: One Veteran's Story
| Event Name: | Marathon County Historical Society presents History Speaks The Vietnam War: One Veteran’s Story |
| Event Location: | Woodson History Center |
| Event Date: | 05.06.2023 |
| Start & End Time: | 2:00-3:00 pm |
| Event Details: | Our May History Speaks program will be presented by Gil Buettner, discussing his decision to enlist in the Air Force in 1967. After training to fly in Arizona, he was stationed in Topeka, Kansas for a couple of years before leaving for a 15-month assignment in Southeast Asia in 1972, including combat missions flying as a C-130 Pilot. Gil graduated from the University of Missouri, School of Journalism and worked as a news reporter at WLUK-TV in 1967 before going on active duty for over five years. In 2005, he moved back to his native Wisconsin, to he managed the newsroom at WSAW-TV. Today, he is an active flight instructor at the Wausau Downtown Airport. This History Speaks program is presented live at 2pm at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau), in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Book Store. The presentation will be recorded and available digitally on Facebook and YouTube within a few days of the live program (along with many of our past programs). |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | https://www.facebook.com/events/976286393739026 and (715) 842-5750 |