On June 21st at 6 pm, Author Isaiah Rashad II, back by popular demand, will again speak at the Ripley Library about his biographical book, Homicide of a Rat.  A former gang member, soldier, and cop, this author will discuss the different sides of right and…

Nutritionist Molly from the Cornell Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed program will give a class on nutrition this Thursday, June 16th at 11 am.   Be sure to join us for a fun and informative time.

Our first presentation of the Human Experience will be guest speaker, Cheryl Hammond, on Home Schooling, taking place on June 4th at 11 am.  Have you ever considered homeschooling as an alternative to public/private schools?  After Covid and distant learning, did you realize that you might…

Ever wonder how our newsletter, The Bookworm, is created every month?  On May 28th at 11 am, we will show you all the ins and outs, how we receive our information, contributors, advertisers and how Publisher can be used in so many ways.

Nancy Wakeley, author of two books, Heirloom and The Legend will speak at the Ripley Library on May 21st at 1 pm.  She is a native of the Finger Lakes Region.

The Best Friends will host a Bake Sale on Saturday, May 14th from 9 am – 2 pm.  There will be a wide variety of items to choose from.  Come hungry and be sure to bring your sweet tooth!

A Bean and Rice Drive will take place at the Ripley Library throughout the month of May.  Next time you’re shopping, pick up some extra bags of beans and rice and drop them off in the circulation area.  All materials collected will be donated to the…

Join us Saturday, May 7th as we celebrate Marion Pell Day. Marion was a librarian and a long-standing volunteer at the Ripley Library for many years. In memory of her passion for the library, stop in for cupcakes and punch and bring a book to donate.

Craft & Vendor Fair Plant Sale Chinese Auction Saturday, April 30th 9am – 4pm Ripley Public Library 64 W Main St. Ripley Sponsored by the Best Friends Group All proceeds from the Plant Sale and the Chinese Auction go to the Best Friends Fund

Family Movie Night – April 22 at 6 pm show: Clifford The Big Red Dog Popcorn, Snacks & Drinks will be sold at Intermission Kids are welcome to bring sleeping bags or blankets and wear your jammies!