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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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Both Rapid City Public Libraries will be closed May 29, 30 and 31 for Memorial Day weekend. |
 Historic Preservation Month
Whether it is a quilt your grandmother made, a box of old photos, or silver passed down to you through several generations, we all have treasures we would like to have around for years to come. However, if not taken care of properly quilts fall apart, photos fade, silver tarnishes and many other treasures will be ruined.
In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the library is hosting two events in May where people can learn about preserving their heirlooms and collectibles.
On Thursday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. the library's Community Voices Lecture series will feature a panel discussion. Members of the panel include Matthew Reitzel, manuscript archivist at the State Archives; Carolyn Weber, assistant director of the Adams Museum; Dan Brosz, curator of collections at the Cultural Heritage Center; and Arlette Hanson, curator at the Adams Museum. The members will discuss their own work and how their expertise can be applied to the preservation of family heirlooms. This event takes place at the downtown library. Cookies and coffee are provided.
On Saturday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Minnilusa Pioneer Museum archivist Carol Saunders will be at the downtown library for a drop-in event called "Preserving and Protection Heirlooms in the Home." People are invited to  bring in heirlooms and collectibles and get advice on how to preserve them.
For those interested in finding values for their heirlooms, the library offers a database called Price It! This simple-to-use resource delivers more than 20 million realized prices on antiques and collectibles. Price It! has more than 10 million images and 125 searchable categories. Try it today. |
| Donate Books!
If you have books, DVDs, CDs or videos that you are ready to get rid of, please donate them to the Friends of the Library. The Friends accept donations year round. Sales of donated items benefit programming and space enhancements at the library. Please drop donations off at the downtown Library. |
Connecting with the Rapid City Public Libraries
 The Rapid City Public Libraries connect and transform the community. In today's tough economy, people come to the library to find jobs, update their skills and research new business opportunities. From all ages and backgrounds they gather for book discussions or story time with their children. As members of civic and hobby groups, they meet in the libraries' community rooms to exchange information and ideas. And they come to volunteer. In today's world, libraries support an engaged and active citizenry by serving the economic, educational, social and recreational needs of our community.
Our libraries offer a host of resources and a variety of ways to access what patrons want. Whether patrons walk through the front doors or connect by phone, instant message or texting, the Rapid City Public Libraries guide people through the sea of print and online information to find what they want. Last year, the Rapid City Public Library hit a milestone with 1 million circulations in a single year. Recently the Rapid City Journal recognized the libraries' for their efficient use of technology to provide services.
As the information center of our community, the Rapid City Libraries are committed to providing quality customer service that meets the diverse needs of all ages, classes and races. They are and will continue to be the heart of our information economy, pumping ideas and knowledge into the body of our community to stimulate new ideas, sustain time-honored traditions and maintain the health and prosperity of our citizens. If you have not had an opportunity to stop by your local public library, please do. It's a place where communities thrive. |
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Community Voices Lecture Series: Preserving Heirlooms
Thursday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. (RCPL-D)
A panel discussion featuring state and local experts who will discuss their own work and how their expertise can be applied to the preservation of family heirlooms and collectibles. Refreshments provided.
Basic Computer Class
Saturday, May 8 from 2-3 p.m. (RCPL-D)
Learn basic computer skills. Limited to 12 participants. Call 394-4171 to register.
Friends of the Library Book Discussion
Thursday, May 13 from 3- 4 p.m. (RCPL-D)
Discuss books and more. Refreshments provided. Preserving and Protecting Heirlooms in the Home Saturday, May 15 from 1-3 p.m. (RCPL-D) Stop by the library and get advice from Minnilusa Pioneer Museum archivist Carol Saunders on how to take care of your heirlooms and collectibles.
Lunch and Learn: Gardening with Native Plants Wednesday, May 19 from 12 - 1 p.m. (RCPL-D)
Master gardeners Cathie Draine and Doug Hesnard will speak about using native and native adapted plants. If you would like lunch, please RSVP by noon on Monday, May 17 by calling 394-4171. Lunch provided by the Friends of the Library. You are welcome to attend and not eat lunch. |
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Writing Workshop with Johnathan Rand
Tuesday, May 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. (RCPL-D)
Author of the American Chillers series, Johnathan Rand, will teach a writing workshop. Inspiring writers in third grade and up are invited to spend a fun-filled evening learning a few tricks to becoming a better writer.
Family Story Time & Pizza Party!
Enjoy an evening of stories, fun, singing and pizza.
May's theme is mothers, grandmas, aunts and sisters.
Tuesday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. RCPL Downtown (Helen Hoyt Room) Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. RCPL North (K-1st grade pod area)
Children's Book Week Celebration
Saturday, May 15 from 1-3 p.m. (RCPL-D) Learn drawing techniques from artist Mike Speiser, make your own book featuring a water character, try salt water taffy, and enter for a chance to win a jigsaw puzzle.
Weekly Story Times at the 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.
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Gaming Day @ the Library
The Beatles Rock Band, Wii, Guitar Hero and computer games!
Tuesdays, May 4 & 18 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
RCPL North (Commons Area)
Wednesdays, May 5 & 19 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Downtown (Helen Hoyt Room)
Teen Writing Workshop hosted by the High Plains Writers
Sunday, May 16 from 2-4 p.m. (RCPL-D)
Teens in 7th through 12th grade, get some writing tips and tricks from members of the High Plains Writers group.
Finals Cram Jam for High Schoolers
Sunday, May 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (RCPL-D)
Teens, 9th grade & up, study at the Library! Snacks will be provided, computers will be available, and there will be plenty of quiet space for studying. |
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Black Hills Cavy Club
Thursday, May 20 from 9a.m.-noon (RCPL-D Lobby)
Stop by the library and talk with members of the Black Hills Cavy Club and meet a few of their furry friends.
Black Hills Area Decorative Artists Saturday, May 22 from 1-3 p.m. (RCPL-D Lobby)
See members of the Black Hills Area Decorative Artists at work painting memory boxes and talk to them about their program to provide memory boxes to parents who have lost a baby. |
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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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players. Downloadable audiobooks are recordings of books being read aloud that are stored online in a format that can be downloaded and played on a computer or audio player. 
