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After much consideration, the Ripon Public Library has made the difficult decision to discontinue access to the streaming service Hoopla, effective February 1, 2025. This decision follows a unanimous vote by the Library Board of Trustees during their January 21, 2025 meeting. Hoopla, generously funded entirely by the Friends of the Library, operates on a "pay-per-use" model, with the library incurring costs for each item checked out. While this model offers flexibility, it becomes increasingly costly as the service grows in popularity. The difficulty with such a model is that the more patrons use it, the more expensive it becomes to maintain. Libraries nationwide are discontinuing Hoopla and similar pay-per-use services due to rising costs driven by increasing usage, compounded...

Come join the Ripon Public Library team! APPLY HERE: https://www.cityofripon.com/JOBS Ripon Public Library Page Responsibilities: Shelve and organize library materials. Assist patrons with finding materials and using the catalog. Help with circulation tasks and library opening/closing. Maintain a clean and orderly library environment. Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturdays from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, and Sundays from 12:45 PM to 4:00 PM. There is some flexibility with these hours based on library scheduling needs.  ...

Beginning February fourth, drop in to pick up a Valentine-themed string art kit, for all ages, while supplies last. Makers will need to supply their own white glue, mixing bowl and water. All other supplies are included.

Starting Monday, January 2nd, visit the checkout desk to pick up a hibernating bear craft kit! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.

Job Title: Library Page Location: Ripon Public Library, Ripon, WI Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week, evenings and weekends Salary: $10.75 per hour Job Summary: Join our team at the Ripon Public Library as a Library Page! We are seeking a courteous, dependable, and detail-oriented individual who is energetic and passionate about library services. As a Library Page, your primary responsibilities will include shelving library materials, operating a computerized check-in/check-out system, and assisting patrons with library usage. This role may require lifting and carrying objects up to 40 pounds. Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old. Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor....

A full year in the making, our microfilm archives of local Ripon newspapers are now accessible - and searchable - online! Visit winnefox.org/archives to view all of the available collections from Winnefox libraries, or jump right to the Ripon newspapers.

Announcing summer 2022 READ FOR A CAUSE Winners! 1st place: Wonderbooks with 751 votes 2nd Ripon Senior Activity Center - Hearing Loop with 448 votes 3rd Green Lake Association with 413 votes Thank you to: -COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS working to keep our area communities vibrant -READERS for participating -FRIENDS OF THE RIPON PUBLIC LIBRARY for financially supporting READ FOR A CAUSE...

Are you a Teen or Tween? Then we want to know what programs and events do you want to see at the Ripon Public Library! Fill out our survey and you could win a prize!  Link to survey: https://forms.gle/roqzQG3NLZxAfLhs8   

Library Page to work approximately 8 hours per week, evenings and weekends, at the Ripon Public Library.  Candidates must be courteous, dependable, detail-oriented, and energetic.  Duties include shelving library materials, checking items in and out on a computerized system and helping people use the library.  Lifting and carrying objects up to 40 pounds may be required.  Must be 16 years old as of September 5, 2022.  This is a permanent position.  $7.75 per hour.  Apply by May 28, 2022 at the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971.