DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
610 Quincy Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4171
Hours
(Year Round)
M-Th: 9 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am - 6 pm
Sun: Noon - 6 pm |
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NORTH LIBRARY
10 Van Buren Street
(at General Beadle Elem.School)
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 716-4098
Hours
(School Year)
M-Th: 2:45 pm - 7 pm
F: 2:45 pm - 6 pm Sat: 9 am - 6 pm
Sun: Noon - 6 pm
Hours
(Summer)
M-Th: 9 am - 7 pm
F-Sat: 9 am - 6 pm
Sun: Noon - 6 pm
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Don't Miss These Events!
The library is planning another busy month full of activities for patrons in October. From a fiddling poet to a costume party and even a used book sale, you are sure to find something that interests you! Here are just a few of the events happening over the next month. Check out the events listings below to find even more.
Ken Waldman
Alaska's Fiddling Poet
Performance and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 1
6:30 to 8 p.m.
RCPL Downtown
At 6:30 p.m. - Come to the library for Ken's interactive performance of fiddle music, storytelling and poetry for all ages.
At 7 p.m. - Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to stay for a poetry writing workshop.
Attendees will receive a free poem!
This is the first of three appearances for Ken in the Black Hills. He will be at the S.D. Festival of Books in Deadwood on Friday and Saturday and at The Dahl Saturday night.
___________________________________________ No School Discovery Days!
Native American Crafts
In celebration of American Indian Day, Johnny One Feather will be at both libraries to teach young people how to create Native American crafts including porcupine quill earrings and leather bracelets.
Monday, Oct. 12
10 to 11:30 a.m. - RCPL Downtown
3:30 to 5 p.m. - RCPL North
Humane Society of the Black Hills
Staff from the Humane Society of the Black Hills and a few of their furry friends will be at both libraries to talk about pet ownership, their various programs and volunteering. Tuesday, Oct. 13
10 to 11:30 a.m. - RCPL Downtown
3:30 to 5 p.m. - RCPL North
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Drop-In Programs
National 4-H Week
Members of local 4-H clubs will be at the downtown library to share information and show projects.
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2-4 p.m. (Meeting Room B)
Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2-4 p.m. (Meeting Room B)
Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 9-11 a.m. (lobby)
Library Database Demonstrations
Stop by the downtown library lobby to try a few of the library's free databases. Staff will be available to guide you and answer questions.
Wed., Oct. 21 from 3-4 p.m. - Opposing Viewpoints
Wed., Oct. 28 from 3-4 p.m. - CollegeSourceŽ Online
___________________________________________ Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is near! Meeting Room
B at the downtown library will be over flowing with books, audio books and videos all priced to sell. You will also be able to buy a Friends of the Library canvas book bag to take all your purchases home in.
Two Days Only!
Friday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
___________________________________________ Beyond Reality Costume Party
Celebrate Teen Read Week at a Beyond Reality Costume Party. Teens, dress as your favorite book or movie character and come to the library for food, fun, gaming and a chance to win prizes. Prizes for best costumes include an MP3 player, $50 Borders gift card and a $25 Borders gift card.
Friday, Oct. 23
6:30-8 p.m.
RCPL Downtown |
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Friends of the Library Book Discussion
Thursday, Oct. 8 from 3-4 p.m.
at the Downtown Library - Helen Hoyt Room
Discuss books and more. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
LUNCH & LEARN
South Dakota's Grasslands
Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon to 1:00 p.m.
at the Downtown Library - upstairs in Meeting Room B
Chuck Mickel from the S.D. Wild Grassland Coalition will discuss the local and national issues involving S.D.'s grasslands. Lunch is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. If you would like a lunch provided, please RSVP no later than noon on Monday, Oct. 19 by calling 394-4171.
Beginning Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1-5:30 p.m.
at the Downtown Library - Helen Hoyt Room Learn how to trace your ancestry from the members of the Rapid City Society for Genealogical Research.
SAVE THE DATE!
Fall Poet's Coffeehouse
Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
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Ken Waldman, Alaska's Fiddling Poet, Show and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at the downtown library - Helen Hoyt Room
At 6:30 p.m. - Come to the library for Ken's interactive performance of fiddle music, storytelling and poetry for all ages.
At 7 p.m. - Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to stay for a poetry writing workshop.
No School Discovery Days!
Native American Crafts
Monday, Oct. 12
10 to 11:30 a.m. - RCPL Downtown
3:30 to 5 p.m. - RCPL North
In celebration of American Indian Day, Johnny One Feather will be at both libraries to teach young people how to create Native American crafts including porcupine quill earrings and leather bracelets.
Humane Society of the Black Hills
Tuesday, Oct. 13
10 to 11:30 a.m. - RCPL Downtown
3:30 to 5 p.m. - RCPL North
Family Story Time & Pizza Party
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:00 p.m. at the North Library
Enjoy stories, songs and treats with RCPL's super-fun librarians.
There are daytime story time events every week
at the Downtown Library:
Book Buddies Story Time (Pre-school ages)
Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Baby Bookworms Story Time (birth to age 3)
Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
To see photos and videos of storytimes, visit our website
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Gaming Days @ The Library
Join us for Wii, Guitar Hero & Dance Dance Revolution.
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 & 20 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
at the North Library - Commons Area
Wednesdays, Oct. 7 & 21, from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
at the Downtown Library - Upstairs in Meeting Room B
Oct. 21 is My Space Gaming Day - Come to the downtown library for gaming with treats and door prizes.
Beyond Reality Costume Party
Friday, Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Library - Upstairs
Teens, dress as your favorite book or movie character and come to the library for food, fun, games and a chance to win prizes.
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