Ripon Library May Schedule
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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4/25/2024
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its May lineup of events and offerings 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.
MON MAY 6 | 2PM | MONDAY MATINEE
In this newly released movie starring Jason Statham, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers”. —Swank (2024 R 1h 45m)
SUN MAY 12 | 1-4PM | 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.
WEDS MAY 1 & 8 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR 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 play. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children.
WED MAY 15 | 6-8 PM | 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.
MON MAY 20 | 2PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY
Sean Connery stars as James Bond in this 1967 movie. The Japanese Secret Service must find and stop the true culprit of a series of space hijackings before war is provoked between Russia and the United States. —IMDB (1967 Rated PG 1h 57m)
MON MAY 20 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK CLUB: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter
by Hazel Gaynor
From The New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Came Home comes a historical novel inspired by true events, and the extraordinary female lighthouse keepers of the past two hundred years.
Books are available for check out prior to the discussion date. Stop at the library to get your copy. Join us in person or online for a lively discussion! Zoom link for online participation can be found on the library website.
SAT MAY 18 | 10AM – NOON | DISCOVERY ZONE FOR KIDS & CAREGIVERS
Welcome to a morning of discovery in the Silver Creek Room! Delve into a host of activities designed to foster exploration, engagement, learning, and fun. Content is geared toward ages 4-8 years, but enjoyable for older and younger. Special guests from Fond du Lac United Way concurrently host outdoor activities based on their Kids to Parks: Born Learning activity trails. Bring the whole family to enjoy:
- Discovery book nook
- Yoga
- Free play with Duplo & Lego
- Romper Room
- Games, games, games
- STEAM Kits
- Puzzles
- Personalized reading recommendation
SUMMER FUN IS ON THE WAY!
Coming soon, adventure-themed programs and performers! Mark your calendars now for these highlights:
- June 14 at 1 PM the Green Lake Festival of Music presents a family-friendly brass trio concert. The dynamic V3NTO Brass Trio is on a mission to revolutionize brass trio music! They unearth hidden gems, craft fresh compositions, and ignite excitement through educational programs.
- June 15 from 9 AM – NOON the free, annual Children’s Fair will be held at Ripon High School. Don’t miss Miller & Mike’s hilarious strolling entertainment and comedy show!
- June 26 at 4 PM award-winning author, filmmaker, and song writer Bill Jamerson presents historical adventures through song!
- July 12 at 1 PM Zoozort offers a wildly educational live animal program. Registration is required. Please call the library to reserve seats.
· July 19 at 1:30 PM world champion Yo-yoer, Mark Hayward, delights with an array of jaw dropping yo-yo tricks. He simultaneously keeps the crowd in stitches with his comedic banter.
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.
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Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian
Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street
Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160
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Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/
Roots Band “Dig Deep” Returns to Thrasher Opera House on May 03
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Jason Mansmith |
Roots Band “Dig Deep” Returns to Thrasher Opera House on May 03
Green Lake, Wis. (April 01, 2024) – Midwest roots band Dig Deep will return to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 03 at 7:30 p.m. Formed in 2015 in the dead center of the thriving Midwest roots music scene in Stevens Point, WI, the four members of Dig Deep drew inspiration from their shared appreciation for traditional bluegrass and country music, their love of rock and roll, and their combined decades of hard gigging in the punk/metal scenes, local bars and roadhouses, and regional festivals.
Three releases and hundreds of shows later, they have firmly established themselves as an utterly unique and powerful force in the roots world. Milwaukee Record said, “These guys are like the bluegrass equivalent of the “Dogs Playing Poker” painting. It’s casual but still professional, and friendly, but also very metal.”
With a body of work that showcases their vision, craft, heart, and clout as songwriters and instrumentalists, Dig Deep has earned a reputation for their well-honed and hard-edged sound that goes far beyond bluegrass, as well as their blistering and boisterous live performances that give audiences much more than a string band show.
Opening the night for Dig Deep will be Sharin’ Barrels, a unique acoustic group playing a vibrant mix of bluegrass & modern psychedelia.
This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for Dig Deep with Sharin’ Barrels’ performance on May 03 at 7:30 p.m. are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram.
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Jason Mansmith he/him/his Thrasher Opera House P.O. Box 4 • 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI • 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 |
Roots Band “Dig Deep” Returns to Thrasher Opera House on May 03
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Jason Mansmith |
Roots Band “Dig Deep” Returns to Thrasher Opera House on May 03
Green Lake, Wis. (April 01, 2024) – Midwest roots band Dig Deep will return to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 03 at 7:30 p.m. Formed in 2015 in the dead center of the thriving Midwest roots music scene in Stevens Point, WI, the four members of Dig Deep drew inspiration from their shared appreciation for traditional bluegrass and country music, their love of rock and roll, and their combined decades of hard gigging in the punk/metal scenes, local bars and roadhouses, and regional festivals.
Three releases and hundreds of shows later, they have firmly established themselves as an utterly unique and powerful force in the roots world. Milwaukee Record said, “These guys are like the bluegrass equivalent of the “Dogs Playing Poker” painting. It’s casual but still professional, and friendly, but also very metal.”
With a body of work that showcases their vision, craft, heart, and clout as songwriters and instrumentalists, Dig Deep has earned a reputation for their well-honed and hard-edged sound that goes far beyond bluegrass, as well as their blistering and boisterous live performances that give audiences much more than a string band show.
Opening the night for Dig Deep will be Sharin’ Barrels, a unique acoustic group playing a vibrant mix of bluegrass & modern psychedelia.
This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for Dig Deep with Sharin’ Barrels’ performance on May 03 at 7:30 p.m. are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram.
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Jason Mansmith he/him/his Thrasher Opera House P.O. Box 4 • 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI • 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 |