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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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Attention!
The library will open late - at noon - on Tuesday, December 8. This will allow for an all-staff training. |
 Books by Plane, Train and Automobile
Will you be spending hours in your car or on a plane this holiday season? Would you like a way to escape from the relatives for a few hours? Or are you just looking for a way to kill some time while you are off from work or school?
No matter what your plans are for the holidays, the Rapid City Public Library has a resource called OverDriveŽ that can help you pass the time. OverDriveŽ offers downloadable audiobooks through the Internet in an mp3 format compatible with iPods, Zunes and other mp3 players.
So what is a downloadable audiobook? It's like a book on CD - but even better. Just like a book on CD, it's a recording of a book being read aloud. That recording is stored online in a format that can be downloaded and played on a computer or audio player.
Downloading audio books is easy! You don't even have to come to the library. All you need is a valid library card, access to the Internet and software for your computer and/or device to which you'll download the audiobooks. The software is available free from the OverDriveŽ website. Once you have these three things, you're ready to download onto your player.
Go to the library's website and click on the "Downloadable Audiobooks" link located in the left column for more information and to see the selection of audiobook titles. Now download the audiobooks you want. Transfer them to your player and you're ready for hours of entertainment. An extra bonus, no late fees! The books simply expire on your player. |
Check In Materials Today!
Visitors to the library in the past few weeks may have noticed some changes in the lobby. The front-desk area has been rearranged and self check-in machines are now available for patrons to use.
The self check-in machines allow library patrons to check-in materials they are returning. The machines provide a real-time check-in feature and easy-to-use interface so patrons are assured their materials are returned. The machines will also help the library increase circulation, maintain a more accurate catalog and provide improved customer service to patrons needing assistance.
Since materials are checked-in by the patron as soon as they are returned to the library, they are processed more efficiently which means that popular materials will be back on the shelves faster than before. |
 Library Director Honored
Greta Chapman, director of the Rapid City Public Library, was honored at the Rapid City School District Board of Education meeting on Nov. 5 as a recipient of the Exemplary Leadership Outstanding Collaborative Partner Award. The award is given out annually by the school district to a person in the community that exhibits exemplary leadership. It recognizes the work done by individuals in the community in partnership and collaboration with the school district.
"Greta is known for her leadership and skills in providing quality library services in our city and region," said Dr. Peter Wharton, Rapid City school district superintendent. "She has been a collaborative partner and strong supporter working with the school district, city and county to leverage resources in outreach to residents of all ages in our community. She is a creative, innovative and out of the box thinker in her efforts to provide library services to meeting the needs of our residents." |
Coming in December
Just in time for the holiday shopping season to get into full swing, Terry Mills from Consumer Credit Counseling will be at the library to tell you how to avoid a holiday shopping hangover. Mills is the featured speaker at this month's Community Voices lecture series on Thursday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, December 16 from noon to 1 p.m. enjoy the music of String Thaw. String Thaw is a family acoustic trio that has been performing a wide variety of traditional music in the Black Hills area for more than ten years. The group features Benjamin, Holly and Michael Lemay and has appeared regularly at area Celtic events as well as at other festivals, community theater productions and special events throughout the Black Hills . They have recorded five instrumental CD's including their latest release "RoadTo Lisdoonvarna." |
| December Events and Programs |
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Community Voices, Adult Lecture Series:
How to Avoid the Christmas Shopping Hangover
Thursday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Terry Mills, Education and Community Outreach Manager for Consumer Credit Counseling of the Black Hills will present "How to Avoid the Christmas Shopping Hangover."
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Friends of the Library Book Discussion
Thursday, December 10, 3-4 p.m.
at the Downtown Library
Discuss books and more with other book lovers. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library.
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Library Resource Demonstrations
Thur, December 10 from 3 - 4 p.m.(RCPL-D Lobby)
Try out the library's auto repair database.
Wed, December 16 from 3 - 4 p.m.(RCPL-D Lobby)
Learn about OverDrive, your source for downloadable audiobooks.
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School of Mines Museum of Geology Drop-In Program
Sat, December 13 from 1 - 3 p.m.(RCPL-D Lobby)
Stop by the library to learn about the new state-of-the-art research facility being build at the School of Mines and Technology.
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Lunch and Learn
Wed, December 16 from 12 - 1 p.m.(RCPL-D Room B)
Celetic music will be performed and discussed by String Thaw. If you would like a lunch, please RSVP no later than noon on Monday, December 14 by calling 394-4171. |
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Family Story Time & Pizza Party!
Enjoy an evening of stories, fun, singing and pizza.
December's theme is noisy and naughty.
Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:00 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:00 p.m.
RCPL North (2nd & 3rd grade pod area) |
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Gaming Day @ the Library
Wii, Guitar Hero and computer games!
Tuesdays, Dec. 1 & 15 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
RCPL North (Commons Area)
Wednesdays, Dec. 2 & 16 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Downtown (Meeting Room B) |
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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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