Ritter Public Library

05/30/2026

Summer Reading is officially here! Readers of all ages from baby to adult can log their reading time and activity completion to earn rewards and tickets for grand prize drawings. Get started in the Beanstack app or at https://ritter.beanstack.com/

05/29/2026

Storytimes resume for the summer on Monday! Join us 3 times per week for stories, songs, and activities that build essential early literacy skills!

05/28/2026

We are excited to once again partner with Children's Hunger Alliance to offer FREE grab-and-go meals for kids this summer, beginning Monday 6/1. No registration is necessary - just stop by the main desk between 11AM and 1PM.

*Child must be present, unless a permission form is completed by the legal parent or guardian.

05/26/2026

Join the league to battle with other Pokémon masters! Bring your cards to play, Pocket TCG, and Pokémon activities. No card trading. Best for students entering grades 2-5.

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15930248

05/25/2026

Each month discover a new STEM topic through experiments, activities, crafts, and more. Best for Grades 4-7.

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15924632

05/25/2026

Summer Reading is only a week away! Are you registered for our Kickoff Party at Showse Park? The first 100 kids in attendance who sign up for the Summer Reading challenge will get a free shaved ice!

It's almost time for Summer Reading! We're kicking off this year's challenge with a celebration at Showse Park! Wild Hooves Farm Animal Rescue & Petting Zoo will be there with animals to pet and feed, and the first 100 kids in attendance who register for the Summer Reading Challenge will receive a free coupon for a small Hawaiian Shaved Ice from the Kona Ice Truck.

Thank you to the Ritter Public Library Foundation for sponsoring this event as part of the Foundation Features event series, and to the Friends of Ritter Public Library for sponsoring this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth a Story.

05/22/2026

Looking for something great to read, watch, or listen to? Find hand-picked suggestions on our displays every day! For personalized recommendations, just ask our staff - we love to help you find what you're looking for.

05/21/2026

Come join us for a sensory playtime! Littles will explore using their eyes, ears, mouths, nose and hands to learn about the world around us. Sensory play without the mess at home!

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15946990

05/20/2026

Make sure to stop by the Library during 3rd Thursday! Enjoy the tunes, then see what else we have to offer.

🎶 The May 21 music line-up is here for 3rd Thursday: Music, Flowers & a Sunset in Downtown Vermilion! Enjoy live music throughout downtown from 6 PM until sunset. Grab dinner, shop local, stroll the streets, and kick off another unforgettable summer season in Vermilion.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Ohio Lottery, Shores & Islands Ohio, Stein, Olsen & Stang, J. D. Indoor Comfort, Inc., Mesenburg Creative Catering, Garage Bar & Grill, Smokin' Joe's at the Country Breeze Carryout and Brewed Awakening Cafes, for helping keep this community event free for everyone.

Please support those who support our community! 🎶☀️
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