Linda DeCramer, Youth Services Susie Menk, Adult & Teen Services
decramer@riponlibrary.org menk@riponlibrary.org
120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160
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 September 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.
SUN | SEPT 8 | 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 | SEPT 9 | 2 PM | MONDAY MATINEE | ALL AGES
Oil was discovered on Osage land in Oklahoma. Members of the Osage are slowly disappearing until the FBI steps in. A thrilling true crime movie with plenty of action. (2023 R 3h 26m)
WEDNESDAYS SEP 11 – OCT 16 | 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.
WED SEP 11 | 10:45 AM | PARENT CAFÉ | REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 3
This fun and informative Parent Café follows Storytime and includes childcare as well as lunch! Parents and caregivers of all types are invited to participate. In partnership with Fond du Lac County SPROUT (Supporting Positive Relationships so Our children Under 5 can Thrive), Laural Wilson from Fond du lac Children’s Museum presents, “Understanding Your Child’s Behavior.” Caregivers will transition from Storytime to a nearby meeting room for the presentation and conversation, while children may remain in the Romper Room with childcare providers. At 11:45 AM children and their caregivers will regroup for a free lunch courtesy of Knuth’s Brewing Company. Registration is required for the Parent Café to ensure sufficient childcare and food for all. To register, please call the library by Tuesday, September 3.
WED | SEPT 11 | 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.
MON | SEPT 16 | 6:00-7:30 PM | KURT DIETRICH PRESENTATION | ADULTS
Al Jarreau was one of the great singers of the latter 20th and early 21st century. Born in 1940 and raised in central Milwaukee, by the age of four he was singing in public and was soon performing concerts in Milwaukee with his parents and five siblings. At Lincoln High School he starred in the annual Follies shows, while playing basketball, running cross country, and becoming an all-city baseball player. Al attended Ripon College and the University of Iowa before heading to the West Coast, where eventually he won six Grammy awards, in three distinct categories, and became one of the most revered musicians of his generation. This talk, based on Kurt Dietrich’s book Never Givin’ Up: The Life and Music of Al Jarreau, will follow Jarreau’s life, career, and music, complete with musical examples. Special attention will be paid to his years at Ripon College.
WED | SEP 18 | 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 | SEPT 19 | 6:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: Pour Painting | AGES 10+ UP
Pour painting, also known as fluid art, is an innovative technique that allows artists to create stunning, abstract masterpieces by pouring assorted colors of paint onto a canvas. This art form is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, as it requires no prior experience—just a willingness to experiment and have fun. Register for this event by calling 920.748.6160 or stopping by the library.
SAT SEP 21 AT 10 AM | WHISTLE-STOP WONDERLAND: All Aboard for a Railroading Adventure! | FREE FOR ALL AGES
Don’t miss this joint venture with the Ripon Model Railroad Club (RMRRC)! Visit the library at 10 AM for 30 minutes of rollicking railroad-themed books, stories, and songs. Engineer caps and train whistles add to the magic. At 10:30 AM don your cap, grab your whistle, and puff over to the nearby model railroad club’s impressive installations at 635 W Oshkosh St, Ripon. The Northwest Trail, a former railroad track, connects the locations. Weather permitting, form a human train and enjoy the 10-minute walk from the library to the Ripon Area Model Railroad Club. Driving is an option as well.
The RMRRC boasts an incredible 4,000 square feet of to-scale model railroad installations with sound, light, and computer programming for maximum authenticity. Several sections highlight scenes with book connections including Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown, and Class Action by Clara Bingham based on the landmark class action suit against sexual harassment in the iron mining industry of northern Minnesota.
Dedicated RMRRC members will demonstrate by running the trains and even allow attendees to get behind the controls. Find out what it takes to stay on schedule when picking up a load of lumber and delivering it cross country!
The RMRRC has additional activities and snacks planned! Please note that the club is located on the lower level at 635 W. Oshkosh Street and is currently accessible by stairway only. Grants to repair the elevator are in the works.
MON | SEPT 23 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY | ALL AGES
Set in 19th-century Eureka, Wisconsin, this movie is a heartwarming and poignant tale that will both tug at your heartstrings and fill you with hope. The story follows the Douglas family, Scottish immigrants who have come to America in search of a better life. Settling in a bustling logging camp, the parents, Robert and Mamie, work tirelessly to provide for their six children. Tragedy strikes when both parents fall ill and perish. The oldest boy, Robbie, must find homes for his siblings right before Christmas. (1957 NR 1h 43m)
MON | SEPT 23 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett A woman’s three daughters visit their mother and reminisce about her life before she was a wife and mother. An eye-opening experience for the daughters and a chance to see their lives through a different lens. Poignant and heartwarming.
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
decramer@riponlibrary.org
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Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/
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