Rippey Public Library had a successful 2022 summer reading program! We read, Off the Beaten Path. We started the summer off with a movie: Big Hero 6. We had popcorn from our new popcorn machine donated by Cindy and Mark Devilbiss.
After that, we had weekly programs with an emphasis on our theme. On Tuesdays, we had story times with a craft, story, and a snack! The themes included camping, where we made our own campsite with popsicles sticks and construction paper. Wednesdays were the teen day! The programs our teens most enjoyed were painting rocks and tie dye coffee filters. On Thursdays, the adults got to participate! We had book discussions once a month, as well as a craft once a month.
Our two popular family programs were the Blank Park Zoo on July 13th. We had a turtle and a salamander visit us with around 40 people in attendance. Our other big program was Dennis Porter Children’s entertainer providing the program theme, Campfire at Camp Poison Oak. He came on July 29th and we had seven people in attendance. Dennis Porter was brought to the county libraries by GCLA and the Greene County Board of Supervisors.
We ended our Summer Reading by participating in the Rippey Fun Daze on July 30th. The Library sold Walking Tacos, had Lawn Games outside, and was open to the public. It was a jammed packed day of fun and we had over 100 people through the doors!
Thank you to our donors who gave prizes for reading this summer: Perry Perk, People’s Bank, Rippey, Sparky’s, Home Run Readers Program, Burger King, Perry, A &W, Jefferson, McDonald’s, Perry, Hy-Vee, Perry, Sierra Theater, Jefferson, and Rolling Hills Bank and Trust, Rippey. Think about the library for a donation. We are always looking for extra funds to help cover expenses for all these great activities!
Thank you to all who participated and see you all next summer!
As July rolls into August we will still be providing Children’s Storytime on Tuesdays, a Teen event on Wednesdays, and an Adult event on Thursdays. Come stop by the Library or visit our website for more information: https://www.rippey.lib.ia.us/
Our next big Greene County Library Event is September 9th. Greene County Reads presents The Butterfly Effect, by Rachel Mans McKenny. The event will be at three of the six Greene County Libraries that day, with the Rippey Library hosting from 12:30 to 2pm. This event is supported by the Greene County Board of Supervisors and the Greene County Library Association. Hope to see you all there!
-Cara McCoy, Rippey Librarian