Hat's Off to All of Our 2009 Supporters!Thanks to all of our supporters who made 2009 such a rewarding year! Not only did the Friends see a record number of donations (over $19K) but the Friends were able to achieve 77% of our Annual Program & Collection Goal of $25,000! The Friends would like to thank all of our corporate sponsors, individual donors, used book donors, Main St. Day Book Sale volunteers and community support that provided the Friends with continued funding for the Ripon Library and literacy outreach efforts. On behalf of the Friends, THANK-YOU! Friends Advocacy/Annual MeetingsThe 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
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
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! Plant the Seed2010 Donation Tracker |
Book Sale BulletinsSign up to get advance notice of special sales, discount coupons and member only pre-sale events! We follow a strict privacy policy and your e-mail address will not be shared with any other organization and we will only use it to send you these Special Book Sale Bulletins! Sign up today!
Our primary sources for funding for programs are through your donations and purchases at our book sale. The Friends Book Sale is located in the library at 333 W. Main Street, Ripon, CA. The public has access to the Book Sale during library hours. Special promotions are announced two weeks ahead of time. NEW PICK YOUR PRICE $5 PER BAG or
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Paperbacks |
$1.00 |
Hardback books |
$2.00 |
Audio/Visual |
$1.00 |
Periodicals |
$.50 |
Children’s LGE |
$.50 |
Children's MED |
$.25 |
Children's SML |
$.10 |
book sale
Stock Up & Support the Friends at our ongoing Book Sale! Discover an excellent selection of gently used books featuring best selling authors, records, videos and everything you need to build up your home library. Every purchase you make goes directly to the Friends ongoing program and collection efforts for the Ripon Memorial Library.
Top Book Donation Needs
In 2009, the Friends Book Sale raised nearly $5,000! Monies raised support the Friends ongoing fundraising efforts and are applied to our annual program and collection goal of $25,000! Our success depends on the continued donations to the Friends Book Sale. While we continue to accept all book donation types, we are seeking the following books to further compliment our book sale area and upcoming community book sale events:
- Children's Books
- Large Print Books
Donations are accepted during regular library hours, Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm.
FEATURED EVENTS AT THE RIPON LIBRARY
Magician and Juggler Jean Paul Valjean
Visit the Stockton San Joaquin Public Library website for the entire Calendar of Ripon Library events
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
Get connected with the Friends. Visit the new Friends Connection Calendar! Stay informed and up to date with all our upcoming events!
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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:
Target
http://www.target.com
Save Mart
S.H.A.R.E.S.
PG&E
http://www.pge.com/
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
NEW HOURS AS OF JULY 1, 2010!
| Mondays | 2pm-7pm | ||
| Tuesdays | 10am-6pm | ||
| Wednesdays | 1pm-6pm | ||
| Thursdays | 10am-6pm | ||
| Fridays | 9am-5pm | ||
| Saturdays | 11am-5pm | ||
| Sundays | Closed | ||
Holiday Hours
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San Joaquin County Library
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