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OUR MISSION
The Ripon Public Library cultivates learning and community through engaging experiences, inviting spaces, and a dedicated team.
If you’re looking for information about our library, this is the place to start! On these pages, you’ll find anything from the requirements for obtaining a library card to library hours and policies.
Contact Us
Updated August 9, 2023Contact us with any questions or concerns might have. Otherwise visit us during our business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated December 14, 2023You've got questions, we've got answers. Below are some of the most common questions we get about the library and related services.
Friends of the Library
Updated April 11, 2025The Friends are now on Facebook! Friends' Used Book Sales The Friends of the Library sponsor activities in support of The Ripon Public Library. Ongoing activities include: Used Book Sales and the always-open Friends' Gift Stop (sales fund most library programming) A monthly book discussion group Annual meeting and program New members are always welcome! Please stop by the library for a membership / volunteer application, or print out an application and bring or mail it to the library. Checks may be made payable to the Friends of the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971 Join the Friends or renew your membership online Donate to the Friends Learn More
Library Bill of Rights
Updated April 12, 2021The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services. I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation. II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval. III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and...
Library Board
Updated June 17, 2025Library History
Updated April 12, 2021Journey through our library's history!
Library Policies
Updated August 6, 2024Library policies are posted in the copier room display case and are also available at the circulation desk. Please select a policy from the following list: Bulletin Board and Community Display Policy 2023 Circulation and Internet Combined Policy Custodial parent or guardian certification form May 2004 Disclosure of library records policy pref rev 2004 Fiscal Control Policy 2007 Materials Selection Policy 2007 Meeting Room Policy 2023 Open Records Policy 2007
StoryTime Videos
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