AUTUMN ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of fall programming. Keep reading to discover all that November has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
WEDNESDAYS NOV 6 – DEC 4 | 10 AM | STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | KIDS & CAREGIVERS
Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and engage.
Everyone is invited to Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills while supporting social connections for adults and children. Storytime and Stay and Play do not require registration.
FRI | NOV 8 | 10 AM | SCHOOL’S OFF MOVIE EVENT | ALL AGES
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. –Swank
(2024 PG 1h 34m)
SAT | NOV 9 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | TEENS: HENNA TATTOOS | AGES 11-17
Henna tattoos allow you to express your individuality and creativity without the commitment of a permanent tattoo. Henna is a natural product, making it a safe alternative to permanent tattoos. Plus, if you change your mind, it will fade away in a couple of weeks. Gather your friends, let your creativity flow, and enjoy the art of henna tattoos!
SAT | NOV 9 | 4-6 PM | LANTERN WALK CELEBRATES COMMUNITY & KINDNESS | ALL AGES
Come, “Be the Light” at this celebration of community! Enjoy a simple meal of warm soup, saltines, warm beverages, and cookies ‘round the fire! Celebrate community and kindness while strolling a lantern-lit story walk on the Northwest Trail. Craft with local artist Carissa Sorensen of Heartwork Studios! This free EVENT will take place rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather all elements will be set up indoors.
TIP! Visit Christmas in the Village, 11 AM – 4PM downtown, before heading to the Lantern Walk!
SUN | NOV 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D and MORE! | AGES 11+
Join us for an afternoon of Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games in which you immerse yourself in a world and character, problem-solve and collaborate with others! Beginners welcome. Recurs the second Sunday of each month.
MON | NOV 11 | 2 PM | MONDAY MATINEE | ALL AGES
Join us for a special movie in honor of Veteran’s Day! This event is not just a film viewing but a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering courage and dedication. This movie, directed by the acclaimed Christopher Nolan, is a gripping portrayal of the harrowing evacuation of Allied soldiers during World War II. With its stunning cinematography and powerful storytelling, this film brings history to life, reminding us of the sacrifices made by our veterans.
(2017 PG-13 1h 46m)
MON NOV 11 | DROP-IN 3:30-6:30 PM | READY TO READ! | KIDS PRESCHOOL to 5TH GRADE, THEIR ADULTS, EDUCATORS
Words are EVERYWHERE! We read for fun, to learn, to connect with others and ideas, to work, and more. On Monday, November 11 between 3:30 and 6:30 PM, drop into the children’s department for a fun and informational reading-focused evening.
Discover ways to support and nurture a love of reading through engaging activity stations. Learn to use the powerful database Novelist, a premier tool for finding good books for every reader! Novelist is an easy-to-use timesaver and empowers users of all ages to discover book recommendations based on reading level and interests. Enjoy this journey into a lifetime of reading!
Enjoy homemade cookies courtesy of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library!
WED | NOV 13 | 6:30 PM | ADULT TRIVIA NIGHT@ ROADHOUSE PIZZA | ADULTS
Join Us for Trivia Night at Roadhouse Pizza! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Gather your friends, charge up your smartphones, and head over to Roadhouse Pizza for an exciting Trivia Night designed especially for adults! Form a team and compete for the ultimate trivia champion title! Bring your smartphones to participate in interactive trivia rounds. Delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
THURS | NOV 14 | 1:30 PM | LOVE YOUR LIBRARY@ RIPON SENIOR CENTER
Join us at the Senior Center for tech help or relax and listen to a good story. Enjoy chatting with friendly library staff who welcome your ideas and questions!
PENNY PEONY PAINTS THE WAY: a Library Renovation Fundraiser! |
SAT NOV 16 at 10 AM – NOON | Paint a trio of holiday ornaments | AGES 13 TO ADULT | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Local artist Katie Lang is a lifelong library lover! Her wise mother made visiting the local library a mainstay of Katie’s childhood, and Katie is continuing the happy tradition with her children in Ripon. Seeing the potential for the library’s renovation plans to transform the entire library campus into a tourism-worthy destination, Katie is inspired to use her artistic skills to help bring the dream to fruition!
Owner and creator of Penny Peony Designs, Katie is offering a seasonally inspired guided painting class for $30 per project. Proceeds, beyond the cost of materials, support the library’s renovation fund. Through Katie’s kind and expert guidance, the finished projects will be treasured for years!
During this multimedia class, Katie guides participants in creating three unique holiday-themed ornaments; a Christmas tree, snowman, and poinsettia. Each ornament’s base is a wood block which is first covered with holiday-themed paper using decoupage glue. Next, Kaite superbly guides all skill levels through the step-by-step painting process of each design. This project uses acrylic paint, paint brushes, scissors, and decoupage glue and is geared for ages 13 to adult.
Please register and pay via the Penny Peony Designs website.
Although the library was recenlty awarded a 1.985 million dollar grant to offset renovation costs, to meet all the goals fundraising is still underway! Donations to the Ripon Library Renovation Fund can be made online via the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation website by searching for the “
Ripon Public Library Renovation Fund.”
WED | NOV 20 | 6 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.
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
THU | NOV 21 | 6:00 PM | CRAFT CLUB: Sock Gnomes | AGES 10+ UP
You’re invited to make your own mischievous gnome at Craft Club! We’ll be using socks, hot glue, fluff, and more! All materials are provided, so just bring your creative spirit! Youth require adult supervision. Call 920.748.6160 to register by Nov. 18.
MON | NOV 25 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY | ALL AGES
Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman. —IMDB
(1951 NR 1h 54m)
MON | NOV 25 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS
Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
Based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France.
1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France. Founded by millionaire Anne Morgan, this group of international women help rebuild destroyed French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen—children’s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.
1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsessive research, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York’s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time. —Amazon
Looking ahead:
MON | DEC 2 | 6:00-7:30 PM | JOE HATCHER PRESENTATION | ADULTS
Psychedelics first hit American culture in the 1950s and 1960s. Although they were often used recreationally, Psychologists and other mental health professionals lauded their effectiveness in therapy. In the last fifteen years, however, there has been a resurgence of research into the use of psychedelics for the treatment of depression, PTSD, and other mental health disorders. One notable exception is Ketamine. This talk will give an overview of the history of the current status of the use of psychedelics in therapy and will address both relevant data and important controversies.
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Susie Menk
(she/her/hers)
Adult & Teen Services Librarian
120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971
Phone: 920-748-6160 ext. 230 – Email: menk@riponlibrary.org
Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/
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