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April 14 - April 20
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    April 14, 2024

    Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) holding open auditions

    14:00 -16:00
    April 14, 2024
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    April 15, 2024

    Berlin Public Library April 2024 News & Programs

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    April 15, 2024

    Berlin Public Library

    April 2024 News & Programs

    Happy April from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of April programs:

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    Regular Programs

    Storytime:

    Every Wednesday at 10 am

    Tiny Tots: Stories and Songs

    First Friday of each month at 10 am

    For babies and toddlers

    Wednesday Evening Book Club:

    Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm

    Mystery Mondays Book Club:

    Meets the last Monday of the month at 2 pm

    Stitching Together Group:

    Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm

    Hours

    Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm

    Friday:    9 am – 6 pm

    Saturday:   9 am – 5 pm

    Sunday:        Closed

    The Winnefox Mobile App has been restored and is available to download from the Apple and Google Play Store.

    National Library Week

    April 7 -13

    In our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. No matter where you find yourself on your journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—your library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.

    Stop in at the Berlin Public Library for fun freebies and treats all week long!

    Tiny Art Show

    April 8 – 30

    Stop by the display case on the 1st floor of the library to enjoy the miniature masterpieces submitted by talented artists of all ages in our community!

    National Poetry Month

    Drop-in Poetry Activities Available All Month Long

    Poem in Your Pocket: Pick a poem from the jar to keep in your pocket and share with others

    Blackout Poetry: Upcycle book pages into poetic works of art

    Magnetic Poetry: Create a temporary poem of magnetic word tiles

    Better Poetry Better Life Workshop

    Thursday, April 11 at 6 pm

    Join local poets William Gillard and Thomas Cannon in celebrating National Poetry Month at the Berlin Public Library with an interactive poetry workshop! Attendees will enjoy creating poetry toolboxes filled with rhythm, meter, rhyme, tone, line breaks, fixed forms, and various other helpful tools to enhance our writing. Participants will have the opportunity to write poems, share them with the group, and engage in discussions on refining our poems to maximize their impact. Open to all, no registration required.

    Other Programs

    Friday Matinee

    Friday, April 12 at 1 pm

     

    Join us for a free showing of the 2023 musical drama, The Color Purple (rated PG-13).

    Monarchs and Milkweed: 4-H Cloverbud Workshop

    Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm

     

    Join 4-H Program Educator Brandon Springer to learn how to help your local butterflies flourish. Make Milkweed Seed Bombs, read a Monarch Story, and make Monarch Squish Paintings. For grades K-2nd. *Registration is required. Call the library or email brandon.springer@wisc.edu to sign up!*

    Plant Swap

    May 6 – 11

    Add some variety to your garden or home this spring. Bring in a houseplant or dig up and separate part of a plant from your garden and bring it (potted or in a plastic bag) to the library to exchange it for something different. Please label your plant. One exchange per plant– Bring a plant, take a plant.

    Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!

    Hoopla

    Instantly read, listen, and watch with your Berlin Library card.

    Libby

    Borrow free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library.

    Kanopy!

    Instantly borrow and stream movies free with your library card.om

    Try Kanopy Today!

    Featured Resource

    Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

    Celebrate National Poetry Month, which is coming up in April, by reading classic and contemporary poems or listening to some poets reading their own works!

    Resource supplied by Badgerlink.

    Explore the Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

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    April 16, 2024

    Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) holding open auditions

    18:30 -20:30
    April 16, 2024
  • 17
    April 17, 2024
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  • 18
    April 18, 2024

    Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20

    All day
    April 18, 2024

    Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20

     

    Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”

    In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles.  The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions.  Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.

    Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    $3 entry fee.  All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale.  Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!

    Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Free admission.

    Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Free admission.  $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.

    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, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year.  Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.

    For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

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    April 19, 2024

    Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20

    All day
    April 19, 2024

    Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20

     

    Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”

    In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles.  The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions.  Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.

    Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    $3 entry fee.  All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale.  Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!

    Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Free admission.

    Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Free admission.  $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.

    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, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year.  Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.

    For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

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  • 20
    April 20, 2024

    Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20

    All day
    April 20, 2024

    Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20

     

    Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”

    In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles.  The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions.  Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.

    Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    $3 entry fee.  All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale.  Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!

    Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Free admission.

    Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Free admission.  $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.

    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, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year.  Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.

    For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

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    Omro American Auxiliary Veteran Fundraiser Craft Market

    08:00 -16:00
    April 20, 2024

    Please come & support Omro’s American Legion Auxiliary Veteran Fundraiser.  Browse their indoor craft, rummage and vendor market, on Saturday, April 20th, 8 to 4, by city hall (in the OLD Piggly Wiggly building).  There will be food trucks too, so come hungry!

    Waushara Co. ATV Drive & Ride

    09:30 -13:00
    April 20, 2024

    Waushara County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Association Brat Fry

    10:30 -14:00
    April 20, 2024

    The Waushara County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Association will be having a brat fry this Saturday, April 20th at Stoneridge Piggly Wiggly in Wautoma from 10:30-2 pm. Here is the event link on Facebook. https://fb.me/e/3wviCllKw. Any help spreading the word would be great. Thank you

     

     

    New Generation Singers

    18:00 -19:30
    April 20, 2024
    Event Name:New Generation Singers
    Event Location:Peniel Welsh Chapel W9644 Zoar Rd Oshkosh, WI 54904
    Event Date:04.20.2024
    Start & End Time:6:00PM-7:30PM
    Event Details:Come and listen to the delightful voices of the New Generation Singers of the Central Wisconsin Christian School of Waupun as they perform in the historic Peniel Welsh Chapel,W9644 Zoar Rd Oshkosh, WI54904. The program begins at 6:00PM. The concert is free. A free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments follow the concert.
    How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):For more information visit www.wggaw.org or call Tom White at 920-922-9424 or email tjwhite65@charter.net

     

     

     

     


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