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Friends Advocacy/Annual Meetings

The Friends Board of Directors hold monthly advocacy meetings on the first Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public. The Friends also hold an annual meeting in January. For more information visit the Friends Connection Calendar.

Friends/Shares Card

S.H.A.R.E.S

Get a Friends Save Mart Supermarkets S.H.A.R.E.S card and "Shop for Literacy". Everytime you shop at Save Mart and use your Friends S.H.A.R.E.S card, the Friends will earn 3% of your purchases. No registration, or up front monies are required, it's that simple! Visit the library to get your free S.H.A.R.E.S. card. To learn more about the S.H.A.R.E.S program click here.

Book Sale

Book Sale

Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library operates an on-going Book Sale which is open to the public during library hours.

Have A Suggestion?

Do you have an idea or a suggestion? The Friends want to know!

2011 Donation Tracker

original fundraising ideas

Book Sales

We have received lots of books in the last week. Thank you to all who have contributed. Be sure to check out our children's selection. We have a big inventory of easy readers and young adult books.

DONATIONS

The Friends have been working on obtaining donations from the service groups in Ripon to go towards our Matching Funds Program offered by San Joaquin County. The groups have been very generous. So far the Lions Club, the Soroptimists, and LAMBDA PSI Sorority have contributed, and we're not finished yet. We really appreciate the support.

THANK YOU!

We appreciate the members who sent in donations during the month of March. We are, of course, still accepting them.

Help the Friends!

If you enjoy coming to the library and participating in the programs and events, help support these programs by making a donation to the Ripon Friends!

  • No need to create an account
  • you can remain anonymous
  • no donation is too small!
  • and it's REAL EASY!

We appreciate your giving!

 

Family Movie Matinee

On the first Thursday of each month, at 3:30 p.m., the Ripon Branch Library presents a Family Movie Matinee.

Families are invited to enjoy a family-friendly film on the big screen, for free at your local library. The film title will be advertised in the library, so drop by to find out what we are showing or give us a call. Fresh popped popcorn will be provided. This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library.

Game On at the Ripon Branch Library!

Game On!

On the first Saturday of each month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., come to the library to enjoy a fun and thrilling day playing Wii, X Box, and board games at the Ripon Library Community Room. Snacks are provided, free of charge.

Players are welcome to bring games from home, but please give it to a library staffmember for review. Signs up in advance are NOT required and players can show up anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to play.

While you're at the library, don't forget to check out our extensive collection of video game cheat books, manga, comics, DVDs, and music.

It's Great to Have Friends

Everywhere you turn, there is news about the budget challenges facing the Stockton San Joaquin Library system which includes the Ripon Memorial Library. Articles have been written that include the possibility of a reduction in service hours, privatizing and layoffs.

While there is much uncertainty, the Friends continue to support, raise funds and advocate for the Ripon Memorial Library. Since the 1970's, the Friends have carried out our mission statement which includes year round support for the Ripon Memorial Library. While the economy has dealt community libraries a tough hand, Friends groups have continued to step up and provide help when it is needed the most. As an advisory group, the Ripon Friends continues to ensure that our work does not stop and are continuing to provide funding for programs, materials and educational resources that are requested from the Ripon community. Our commitment to our mission and to the Ripon community is the driving force behind our keep moving forward efforts. Changes are sure to come but the Friends are committed to providing all that the community has come to expect as our members have empowered us to do.

Join us by continuing to support the Friends through your generous donations, Friends Book Sale purchases, Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. card use and ongoing used book donations.

Thank-You!

FEATURED EVENTS AT THE RIPON LIBRARY

LIMITED SEATING

Due to limited seating in our Library Community Room, free tickets for our Special Events & Performances will be required. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning ½ hour before each show.

Friends Connection Calendar

Friends Calendar

Get connected with the Friends. Visit the new Friends Connection Calendar! Stay informed and up to date with all our upcoming events!

Can't get enough of the Friends?

Follow us on Twitter @riponfriends and discover why over 200 fellow tweeters have added the Friends to their list of followers. Check out who we follow, our daily tweets and recommended links!

Follow the Friends on Facebook!

Friends Membership Rewards

Become a Friend and your annual membership will entitle you to receive the Friends Newsletter and special Email notices of upcoming events at the Ripon Memorial Library. Your donation will support all of the wonderful programs and new collection materials that continue to keep the Ripon library a state-of-the art educational hub for the entire community. Memberships begin at $5.

Corporate Sponsors

The Friends of the Ripon Library recognize the following sponsors:

Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S card

Save Mart
S.H.A.R.E.S.

South San Joaquin Irrigation District

South San Joaquin Irrigation District
http://www.ssjid.com/

Interested in becoming a Coporate Sponsor? View our Corporate Sponsor Opportunities here.

Ripon Memorial Library Information

Library Location & Hours:

Ripon Memorial Library
333 W. Main Street
Ripon, CA 95366
(866) 805-7323, (209) 937-8221

  Mondays 2pm-7pm  
  Tuesdays 10am-6pm  
  Wednesdays 1pm-6pm  
  Thursdays 10am-6pm  
  Fridays 9am-5pm  
  Saturdays 11am-5pm  
  Sundays Closed  
 

Holiday Hours

Stockton-San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County Library

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