2021 Summer Library Program Tails & Tales
Welcome to the 2021 Something-for-Everyone SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM!
Check out our calendar of events and watch for these handy icons to help find programs that are just right for you and/or your family!
Kids/Families | Teens | Adults | Everyone | Registration Required |
FREE EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
We’ve got a summer schedule bursting at the seams with interesting and dynamic offerings for all ages. Check out our events calendar, watch our Facebook page, or pick up a brochure at the library.
Physical distancing and face masks (ages 5 and up) may be required, depending on the event.
June 12 – Ripon rocks! Kick-off event
June 16 – Teen Manga / Anime Canvas Painting
June 17 – Traveler’s Notebooks
June 17 – Ripon Summer Players Theater Workshop
June 21 – Monday Matinee: Godzilla vs. King Kong
June 26 – Children’s Fair & Cops ‘n’ Kids
June 28 – July 2 – Papermaking Workshops
June 30 – Teen Baking Challenge
July 7 – Scrabble(tm) Drink Coasters
July 14 – Teen Manga / Anime Canvas Painting
July 15 – Wild Trivia (adults)
ONGOING EVENTS
In addition, these events are ongoing and don’t have specific dates – so, be sure to keep an eye out for these exhibits at the library, or sign up to reserve a time slot for the escape room.
Bake Sale Blunder escape room (June-July by appointment)
Whooping Crane interactive exploration station (June-August)
Monarch Butterfly Habitat (June-August)
“Tails & Tales” video series (on our YouTube channel)
COMMUNITY READ FOR A CAUSE
We’ll award three area nonprofit organizations with a cash prize, ranging from $100-$250, to support their good works. Every time you check out reading materials at the library, you’ll earn a vote for your favorite:
READING REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1
Participate easily through August 31st with two convenient options:
- Register with staff. When you check out reading material, participation will be logged for you. GOAL: Checkout 3 weeks (Mon-Sun) out of 4 each month.
- Register with the Beanstack App (or visit our Beanstack website) and log your daily reading. GOAL: Log 20 days (or more) each month.
Meet either GOAL to be entered in the monthly prize drawings!
PRIZES FOR ALL AGES
Each month (June through August), 25 lucky participants who met either GOAL will receive a prize valued at $25+, including a $10 Chamber Dollar certificate for select area businesses.
FOR UPDATES AND DETAILED INFORMATION
Check back here on our website, or follow us on Facebook
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