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Ripon Public Library provides resources, expertise and space to serve the informational, recreational and educational needs of the community.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated May 3, 2021

You've got questions, we've got answers. Below are some of the most common questions we get.

The 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 Purchase a Friends eGift card

Library Bill of Rights

Updated April 12, 2021

The 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...