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Library Closure

Ripley Library will be closed as of 5 pm Monday, March 16, 2020

We will open on Wed. March 18, 2020, for pick-up of holds from 10:00 – noon only

This is a strange time right now and a situation that we have never experienced in our lifetimes before. I am not an alarmist, however, when dealing with the health and safety of our people, we must err on the side of caution.

Libraries and library systems across the State are closing and we are strongly encouraged to do the same. The Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Library System (CCLS) is ceasing all holds as of March 17^th. The last delivery will be this Wednesday March 18, 2020.

CCLS is also extending due dates until April 20, 2020. Overdrive will be removing all blocks to patron access so all patrons can use e-materials during this period.

Ripley Library will open Wednesday, March 18, 2020, from 10:00 am to noon for people to pick up any books they have on hold that come in. Returns can be brought with you or placed in the book drop. At 12:00 Noon Wednesday, March 18^th the Ripley Library will close and remain closed until further notice.

Additionally, since large gatherings have been banned by the governor, The Bunny Trail event scheduled for April 11, 2020 has been canceled.

With these unprecedented changes in our routine, we will find ways to get through. Ripleyonians (hehe) are a very strong group of people and we will weather this like we have every other disruption to our lives. Watch for more notices coming through your email as we figure out what is going on here.

Best Wishes, stay safe and healthy,

Until I can once again say “see you at the library”

Rhonda Thompson; Library Director

Make New Friends!

The Friends of the Ripley Library invite you to a brainstorming session on Saturday, March 14^th at 2:30 PM at the Noble Winery (8630 Hardscrabble Road, Westfield, NY 14787)

Come join this dynamic group in planning for the future of our library.

The first 20 people to join will receive a free one-year membership.

Bring a munchie to pass.

Everyone is welcome!!!

Is the way to someone’s heart through their stomach?

Are you looking for a great way to make your sweetheart smile and touch their heart?

Join us at Meeder’s Restaurant this Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM to enjoy a wide selection of homemade goodies by the Friends of the Library!

UPDATE! Additional bake sale hours added! Grab those last-minute items from 5 – 7 PM.

How about a Blind Date?

Take home a book as your date. Perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Do this alone or with a partner. Either way, spice up an evening with a book you know nothing about.

Check out a plainly wrapped book. Take it home and read it. Inside you will find a card. Let us know if you had a good time on your date. Did you set up a second date, or were you through at chapter 1? Would you set up a long term relationship with the author?

You will never know unless you try, be daring, be dangerous, try something new. Go on a blind date with a book.

Workshop At Ripley Public Library 2/15/2020

Ripley Public Library will hold a workshop on February 15th at 12:30 pm on conducting a News Conference. We think it is vital for the recognition of our library in order to receive grants large enough to complete our project. This workshop is open to the public for whoever would like to attend and share their knowledge on such matters.