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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
(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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 Native American Heritage Month at the Library After nearly a century of advocacy, Native American Heritage Month was first recognized through a joint resolution by Congress in 1990. Each November we recognize the significant contributions the first Americans made towards the establishment and growth of the United States and pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. This November, the Rapid City Public Library has several events planned and resources available in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
For children, both public libraries will host family story times with the theme Native Americans and Thanksgiving. Family story times feature stories and singing topped off with a pizza party. The downtown story time is Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. and the north story time is Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. On Nov. 30, the library is the place to be for a No School Discovery Day. Ateyapi mentors Devin Whirlwind Soldier and Stephen Yellowhawk will be at the downtown library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the north library from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to perform Native American songs and dances and teach children hand games.
For adults, the Sunday Selections book discussion group will feature the book "Flight" by Sherman Alexie. Alexie is a Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian. Many of his writings are based on his own experiences as a Native American. They include poetry, short stories, novels and films. Sunday Selections takes place Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Lunch and Learn program on Nov. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. will feature Native American author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve. Sneve was born and raised on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. She has written several fiction and nonfiction books for youth and adults. Both events take place at the downtown library.
During the month of November, the library will feature the database American Indian History Online. This database offers access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture and history. For those who want help using this database, stop by the downtown library lobby between 3 and 4 p.m. on Nov. 18. Staff will be available to assist you and answer questions. |
New Lecture Series Coming in November |
Starting in November, the Rapid City Public Library will offer a new adult lecture series called Community Voices at its downtown location. Each month a different topic and speaker from the community will be featured.  In November, Community Voices will feature Peggy Norris (pictured right), deputy director of education and outreach for Sanford Lab. Norris' presentation, "Mining for Scientific Gold in the Black Hills," will report on the search for nature's most elusive particles deep underground at the former Homestake gold mind. The presentation will be on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Check out the library's DUSEL Wiki to learn more about Sanford Lab.
The December installment of Community Voices will feature Terry Mills, education and community outreach manager for Consumer Credit Counseling of the Black Hills. Mills will present on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. |
Drop-In Programming @ the Downtown Library |
Northern Plains Eye Foundation
Monday, Nov. 2 - Friday, Nov. 6 (Upstairs)
To promote National Eye Screening week, the Northern Plains Eye Foundation will have an informational table upstairs at the library.
Social Security Administration
Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1-3 p.m. (Hoyt Room)
Kathy Petersen from the SSA will be at the library to show people how they can plan for retirement, file for their retirement benefits or file for disability benefits online. Laptops will be available for use.
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 3-4 p.m. |
Library Closures in November |
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Please not the following changes in both the downtown and north library's schedules.
- Wednesday, November 11 - Libraries closed in observance of Veterans Day
- Wednesday, November 25 - Libraries closing at 5 p.m.
- Thursday, November 26 - Libraries closed in observance of Thanksgiving
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American Indian History Online
 American Indian History Online offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history through event and topic entries, biographies, images and videos, maps and charts, legends, primary sources, and timeline entries. It offers a multifaceted look at the indigenous peoples of North and South America.
Features of American Indian History Online include:
- A browsable Tribe index of more than 600 tribes
- A browsable Culture Area index of Indian culture areas
- Events and topics entries describing tribes, key concepts and themes, events, court cases and legislation, material culture, organizations, and contributions to society
- Timeline information on 15,000 years of American Indian history, with extensive hyperlinks, updated monthly
- Videos and historical images, with informative captions
This databases is available to you through the Rapid City Public Library. Access this databases whenever and wherever you want! Visit us online at www.rapidcitylibrary.org, then click on "Resources".
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| November Events and Programs |
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Community Voices: Adult Lecture Series Thursday, November 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Dr. Peggy Norris from Sanford Lab will discuss the search for nature's most elusive particles deep underground.
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Fall Poets Coffeehouse
Friday, November 6, 7 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Poets are invited to share their work. This program is geared towards an adult audience.
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Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group
Thursday, November 12, 3-4 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Discuss what you have been reading with other book lovers. Cookies and coffee provided by the Friends of the Library.
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Sunday SelectionsSunday, November 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Susan Braunstein will lead a discussion of the book "Flight" by Sherman Alexie. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
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Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, November 18, 12 to 1 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Author Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve will present "Writing History for Children." Free lunch is provided by the Friends of the Library. If you would like lunch, please reserve your spot by Monday, November 16 by calling 394-4171. |
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FAMILY STORY TIME & PIZZA PARTY: Native Americans and Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. at the North Library
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No School Discovery Day
Monday, November 30
10-11:30 a.m. at the Downtown Library
2:30-4 p.m. at the North Library
Ateyapi mentors Devin Whirlwind Soldier and Stephen Yellowhawk will be at both libraries to perform Native American songs and dances and teach children hand games.
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Weekly Story Time Schedule for November
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.
To see photos and videos of story times, visit our website www.rapidcitylibrary.org. |
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Gaming Days @ the Library
Tuesdays, November 3 & 17, 3:30 - 5 p.m. at the North Library
Wednesdays, November 4 & 18, 3:30 - 5 p.m. at the Downtown Library
Come to the library to play Wii, Guitar Hero and games on laptops! |
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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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