RIPPEY library
Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m.
E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net
The Rippey library has been open since July 6. There have been several people in, but I know some are worried about it. I wear a mask and you wear a mask! I’ve ordered an array of books. There are some adult, some young adult, and lots of children’s books. I’m hoping the young children and older youth will come in and take some books home. A little time reading every day will help prepare for the new school year.
We are going to have a Bubble Parade in Rippey around the library on Wednesday, July 29, at 10 am. Families can pick out spots on the lawn or sidewalk to watch. There will also be books and bubbles to hand out to each child. I hope the community will participate in this.
Brenda Roberts is still trying to decide when she can have summer reading. It may have to be outside or spread out in our front community room. Snacks will be different also.
There continues to be many donations to the library. We’ve had paper donation for printing, and we have a donation of the Our Iowa magazine from The Scranton Journal. In past years, we have been given memorial money that can be used for books or something the regular budget doesn’t cover. All gifts are appreciated.
July 27 we will hold our first trustee meeting of the year. There are seven members now and several are new. We hated to see Nancy Burrow leave, but they moved to Indianola. Jean Borgeson, who had been involved with the library for 30 years, is looking forward to being just a plain friend to the library. She will be a willing helper whenever we need an extra volunteer.
I am glad we are finally open. Please come back to your library. It is FREE! The last books I ordered were five books called The Boob Girls. They are mystery books and hilarious. I glanced at one and when I finish the one I’m reading now I will start reading them soon.
RIPPEY NEWS – OUTDOOR VISIT – On Saturday, July 21, Phyllis Bardole and Jean Borgeson travelled to Carroll where they were able to have an “in person” visit with Phyllis’ sister, Valerie Ogren. The gals had their temperature checked and filled out a health check list. They were allowed a half hour sitting outside on the patio.
It’s amazing how much that few minutes of personal face-to-face conversation can mean to people who have been so isolated from each other. Valerie is recovering from knee surgery and after several months of therapy, is pain free and able to walk with her walker again. To see her walk outside was a “feel good” moment, indeed!
