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DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
(605) 394-4171
610 Quincy St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Hours (Year Round)
Mon-Th: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri-Sat.: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
NORTH LIBRARY
(605) 716-4098
10 Van Buren St.
(at General Beadle Elem. School)
Rapid City, SD 57701
Hours (Summer)
Mon-Th: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
The hours at RCPL North will change on September 1 due to the start of the school year. Hours (School Year)
Mon-Th: 2:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
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 Termespheres All-Around @ the Library
Dick Termes is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been recognized worldwide! Unlike any other painter; he paints on spheres which, when completed, are known as Termespheres. What you are seeing when you look at a Termesphere painting is an optical illusion. An inside-out view of the total physical world around you on the outside surface of a hanging and rotating sphere. Dick Termes has been painting spherical paintings since 1968 when he received his Masters Degree in Art from the University of Wyoming. He continued his pursuit with his thesis on the Termesphere at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles where he received his Masters in Fine Arts.
H.O.P. Termesphere Exhibit
On display at the Downtown library in August
Come reconsider how you think about the world around you using geometric artwork by world-renowned artist, Dick Termes of Spearfish, SD. Multiple Termespheres will guide you and your family through a hands-on exhibit exploring geometric shapes, tessellations, optical illusions, and more.
This exhibit, brought to you by the Hands-On Partnership (HOP) for Science, Literature and Art in South Dakota, will take you through 16 art and geometry panels and over 6 hands-on activities to explore. Visitors and schools are invited to make a captured world, draw your own termesphere, and magnetically create 3-dimentional shapes.
Don't miss this one of a kind exhibit featuring hands-on learning activities! The library has a Termesphere, "Holes to the Whole," on loan from Dick Termes through the month of August. Look for it in the study space across from the circulation desk at the Downtown library.
Polyhedron Workshop
Students Learn to Create Polyhedron Models
This workshop is a great hands-on and minds-on workshop for students to learn spatial thinking and the connection between Art and Geometry. Students will gain an understanding of how often the Polyhedra are used in nature and by humans. The workshops take place on Wednesday, August 5 at both libraries. The workshop at the Downtown library begins at 10:00 am and the workshop at the North library begins at 1:00 pm. Participation is limited to 40 at each location and participants must be ages 3rd grade and up. Call 394-4171 to sign up for a spot!
Some information in this article was acquired from Dick Termes's website, www.termespheres.com. Visit it to learn more about Termespheres and the polyhedron workshop today. |
Small Engine & Auto Repair Databases
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Both databases are available to you through the Rapid City Public Library. Access these databases whenever and wherever you want! Visit us online at www.rapidcitylibrary.org, then click on "Resources". |
Summer Reading Wrap Up |
| Thursday, August 20 is the first day to turn in your 75 day reading logs. Come upstairs to receive your reward for reaching your goal! Turn in Family Adventure Booklets today and submit teen and adult entries too! Join us on Saturday, August 22 for our End of Summer Reading Party which takes place at 1:00 pm at RCPL Downtown and at 3:00 pm at RCPL North. |
Thank You to the Friends of the Library |
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Thank you to the Friends for supporting the Quick Pick Picnic program throughout the summer. In September the library will resume with the Lunch & Learn program which the Friends of the Library also supports! |
We Have What You Can't Live Without! |
- WiFi-Wireless Internet Access
- 30 Minute Internet/e-Mail computers
- Computers with MS Office Software
- Printers/Copiers
- Maps, Atlases, Newspapers & More
- Areas for kids & teens
- Used books at bargain prices
- Full Service Coffee Shop
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| August Events and Programs |
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Quick Pick Picnic Wednesday, August 19, noon to 1:00 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Join us to discuss what you've been reading this summer! Lunch is provided compliments of the "Friends of the Library" organization. If you would like a lunch, please RSVP no later than noon on Monday, August 17 by calling 394-4171.
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Summer Reading Program
There is still time to participate in our Summer Reading Program for adults! Read a book, write a review and post it on the Rapid City Public Library's Facebook page to be entered into a drawing for a basket full of wonderful prizes! |
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FAMILY STORY TIME & PIZZA PARTY: Art, Shapes & Color
Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library
Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. at the North Library
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Polyhedron Workshop with Dick Termes
Wednesday, August 5
10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Library
1:00 p.m. at the North Library
Limited to 40 participants at each location. 3rd grade and up. Call 394-4171 to reserve your spot
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End of Summer Reading Party
Saturday, August 22
1:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library
3:00 p.m. at the North Library
Turn in your reading log, make a craft, receive a ticket for ice cream from Schwan's and be entered into drawings for cool prizes!
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Weekly Story Time Schedule for August
Story Times have been added at RCPL North for the summer!
Downtown Library:
Book Buddies: Preschool ages on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Baby Bookworms: Ages 0-3 on Thursdays at 9:30 & 10 a.m.
North Library:
Ages K-3 on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
To see photos and videos of storytimes, visit our website www.rapidcitylibrary.org
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Summer Reading Program
Families, there is still time to participate in our Family Adventure for our 2009 Summer Reading Program. This year our Family Adventure is a Scavenger Hunt that will lead you all over town to answer 15 questions. For more info and to download Family Aventure Booklets, visit our Summer Reading Website. |
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Computer Gaming @ the Library
Tuesday, August 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the North Library
Wednesday, August 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library
Wii, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution!
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Summer Reading Program
There is still time to join in the fun for our Summer Reading Program! All you need to do is read 3 books this summer and post a short review for each book on the Rapid City Public Library's MySpace page to be entered into drawings for great prizes! Prizes include: MP3 Players, flash drives, Borders gift cards and a Play N' Trade gift card! |
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The Rapid City Public Library has served the Rapid City area since 1879 and now offers two library locations. Both offer print and electronic resources for adults, young adults and children as well as computers and internet access and a variety of programs and events. In early 2008, USA Today selected the Rapid City Public Library downtown as one of the nations 10 great places to "Find a Nook and Read a Book."
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