Ritter Public Library

08/31/2026

This season, we're debuting a new movement-based storytime designed to get kids active after the school day! On Tuesday afternoons, kids can come to Shake Your Sillies Out to channel their energy after sitting in school all day.

08/30/2026

That's a wrap on our fourth annual Local Author Fair! Thank you to all of the local authors who came out to showcase their work.

08/29/2026

Shred Day is coming! The Shred-It truck will be onsite in the west parking lot for free, secure document destruction. There is no limit to what you may bring, but be sure that your materials are free of non-paper materials such as plastic and staples.

08/28/2026

The fourth annual author fair is tomorrow! Come meet them, hear them read from their work, and find your next great read. Before the Author Fair, don't miss our author-focused workshop at 11AM: Book Publishing Step by Step with Robert Harrison from Seneca Author Services. Both events are free and open to the public.

Learn more about the featured authors or register for the workshop: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=12211&t=d&d=2026-08-29&cal=12211&inc=0

08/27/2026

The Owens Sisters Are Back! Come joins us for party celebrating the new Practical Magic movie. We will, of course, be watching the original classic while surrounded by witchy ambience! We'll have trivia, a photo wall, and movie-themed snacks. Don't miss out on this fun experience before going to see the new movie!

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/17010348

08/26/2026

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

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16384658

08/25/2026

The loss of Dolly Parton is felt particularly strongly in the Library community. A champion of early literacy, she founded Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which gifts free books to children. 1 in 6 children under the age of 5 in the United States receives Imagination Library books, including many children right here in our service area. Explore her legacy and body of work with titles available right now in our collection.

08/24/2026

We're switching up this month's Bingo Night with music bingo!

Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of bingo just for adults! Play several rounds, socialize, and compete for small prizes like bookmarks, stickers, or books. We're switching it up this month with musical bingo!

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15919451

08/24/2026

Experience 30 minutes of nonstop canine action! Watch amazing frisbee dogs soar through the air, conquer agility obstacles, and perform incredible tricks. With interactive crowd participation, exciting competitions, and a spectacular finale featuring a world-class stunt dog, this show is guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages.

This event is part of our Foundation Features series for 2026, sponsored by the Ritter Public Library Foundation. Look forward to more events coming this year to gathering spaces in the Vermilion community.

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?t=d&q=performance%20dogs%20of%20ohio&cid=12211&cal=12211&inc=0

08/22/2026

Come wind down with an evening of meditative yoga! Like all of our programs, it is free to attend.

Register using the link below.

Not your traditional yoga, yoga nidra's goal is a deep state of conscious awareness sleep using guided meditation. This is meant to be a restful and restorative practice. This is your moment to take some time for yourself to decompress.

Register now: https://ritterpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/16624353