Autumn Adventures at the Ripon Public Library

RIPON, Wis (WRPN) – 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.

RENOVATON UPDATES

Ripon Public Library invites you to visit its website and Facebook page for the latest information. The library recommends checking its event page before coming to the library.

Temporary Entrance Notice Enter Library Via Jefferson St. Side Door

 Until further notice

 During the renovation of the library’s main doors, it will temporarily switch to using the Jefferson Street side door as the entrance. Staff members will happily assist patrons who have mobility challenges with the door as needed! The elevator will still be accessible.

STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | WEDNESDAYS, NOV 5 – DEC 10 @ 10 AM | KIDS & CAREGIVERS

Storytime combines active learning with fun, bringing early literacy and STEM concepts to life through engaging stories, music, movement, and activities. Each session integrates research findings from Every Child Ready to Read, offering valuable tips, demonstrations of best practices, and essential building blocks to support early literacy development.

After Storytime, enjoy STAY & PLAY in the Romper Room! Kids can burn off extra energy and build their social and physical skills in a lively environment. Caregivers enjoy camaraderie and connections! Storytime and Stay and Play do not require registration.

SUN | NOV 9 | 1-4 PM | Tabletop Role-Playing Game TTRPG TIME | AGES 11+

Looking to roll dice and craft stories with the Ripon community? Join us on the second Sunday of the month for an array of tabletop roleplaying games. We’ll have dedicated game facilitators ready to run one-shots, as well as room for anyone interested in running a session themselves!

TRIVIA @ ROADHOUSE | NOV 12 | 6:30 PM | ADULTS

Geared for adults. Families welcome!

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.

DIY FALL LANTERNS | NOV 15 @ 10:00 AM | TEENS AGES 11-17

Transform tin cans into dazzling lanterns by punching in some snazzy designs and adding your creative flair. Then you’re invited to light up the night with them at the Lantern Walk later that day!

LANTERN WALK | SAT NOV 15| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | All Ages

Don’t miss this annual celebration of community featuring fellowship and fun! Stroll a lantern-lit storywalk on the Northwest Trail with themes of collaboration and kindness. Hang out and get to know your neighbors around the campfire. Come inside for warm and cozy homemade soup, chili, hot beverages, and cookies. Craft lanterns to warm the soul with local artists Carissa Sorensen and Laura Pahlas of Heartwork Studios.

TIP! Visit Christmas in the Village, 11 AM – 4PM downtown, before the Lantern Walk!

TUES | NOV 18 | 1-2:30 PM | MEMORY CAFÉ | ADULTS

This event is designed for family members and full-time caregivers of seniors dealing with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. Participants will foster meaningful connections through a variety of activities, including games, music, snacks, crafts, and more.

Both seniors and their caregivers will benefit from assistance, partake in gently guided interactions, connect with others facing similar challenges, and discover local resources available to them.

THEME: Thanksgiving & Thankfulness

MON | NOV 24 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

On her twenty-eighth birthday, flight attendant Allegra Patel faces frustrated passengers during a delay. Among them, a woman unexpectedly predicts how and when each passenger will die, eliciting mixed reactions. Months later, a prediction comes true, sparking intrigue. Liane Moriarty’s Here One Moment intricately explores relationships and the challenges of maintaining connections in modern life.

THANKSGIVING | NOV 27-28 | LIBRARY CLOSED

Just a reminder that the library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the Friday after. We will resume our normal hours again on Saturday, November 29th. Enjoy the holiday!

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.