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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.
Hours (Summer)
Mon-Th: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m. |
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On Thursday, October 21 the downtown library will close at 3 p.m. and the north library will be closed in preparation for the Friends of the Library book sale. |
 Books Come Alive with TumbleBooks!
Now available though the Rapid City Public Library-TumbleBooks-interactive e-books for kids! TumbleBooks is an online collection of nearly 200 animated, talking books, which teach kids the joy of reading.
TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to children's favorite stories. Children can choose to read a story or have it read to them. Children can use TumbleBooks in either automatic or manual mode. Manual mode allows a child to turn the pages at his or her own pace.
TumbleBooks also offers an educational component. A language learning  section offers books in Spanish and French. Many of the books are bilingual. A collection of puzzles and games accompany each book to reinforce concepts and build literacy.
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Find Book Bargains at the Friends Book Sale
Save the date for the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! For two days only the Friends of the Library will be offering thousands of books as well as CDs and DVDs to purchase for incredibly low prices. The Friends of the Library support the Rapid City Public Library in a variety of ways. One important way is raising money that is used to fund library programs, events and amenities. The proceeds from this books sale will directly benefit the library.
Fall Book Sale
Downtown Library ~ Meeting Room B
Friday, October 22 ~ 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 23 ~ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Genealogy Research Resources
Ancestry Library is the largest online resource available for conducting genealogical and local history research. It provides access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and more. It has more than 7,000 databases of information including census records; birth, marriage and death records; U.S. military records; court, land, and probate records; and more. Also available through Ancestry Library is the Passenger List Collection and Learning Center. The Passenger List includes information on over 100 million passengers and ports of arrival. The Learning Center includes tools to help users begin a family tree, learn how to use historical records, and connect with others. Ancestry Library can be accessed at the Rapid City Public Library by clicking the "Databases" link at www.rapidcitylibrary.org.  HeritageQuest is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical resources-rich in primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. It consists of six core data sets: U.S. Federal Censuses, genealogy and local history books, periodical source index, revolutionary war records, Freedman's Bank Records, and LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set. HeritageQuest can be accessed from any computer with internet access. |
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Programs for Adults |
Community Voices: Starting Your Family Tree
Thursday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. RCPL-D June Beason, who has been involved with genealogy for over 30 years, will share her knowledge, experience, and resources about starting a family tree. Refreshments provided.
Computer Class II
Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m. RCPL-D
Learn basic computer skills. Limited to 12. Call 394-4171 to register.
Lunch and Learn: WAVI
Wednesday, October 13* from noon-1 p.m. RCPL-D
*Please note date change. October's Lunch and Learn is the 2nd Wenesday of the month.
Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group
Thursday, October 14 at 2:30 p.m. RCPL-D
Discuss what you have been reading with other book lovers. Refreshments provided. Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday, October 22 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. RCPL-D
Saturday, October 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. RCPL-D
Purchase used books, CDs and DVDs at incredibly low prices. |
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Programs for Children & Families |
Monday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m. RCPL-D and 2:30 p.m. RCPL-NHave fun doing crafts with Johnny One Feather. Tuesday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. RCPL-D and 2:30 p.m. RCPL-N
Dinosaur adventures await! Discover dinosaur facts and make a craft with the School of Mines Paleontology Club. New! Saturday Story Times
Saturday, October 9 at 9:30 a.m. RCPL-D
Kick off your Saturday with interactive stories, songs, rhymes, puppets and more.
Saturday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. RCPL-N
Join a guest storyteller for a classic story time filled with fun.
Family Story Time & Pizza Party!
Enjoy an evening of stories, fun, singing and pizza.
October's theme is music.
Tuesday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. RCPL-D (Meeting Room B)
Tuesday, Ocotber 19 at 6:00 p.m. RCPL-N (Commons Area) Weekly Story Times
Book Buddies: Preschool ages on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Baby Bookworms: Ages 0-3 on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Don't miss the Halloween Parade following story time on October 26 and 28. Kids, come dressed in your costume and Trick or Treat around the library.
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Programs for Young Adults |
Gaming Day @ the Library
Play Wii, Xbox and Guitar Hero! Downtown only - Beatles Rock Band
Tuesdays, October 5 & 19 from 3:30-5 p.m.
RCPL North (Commons Area)
Wednesdays, October 6 & 27 from 3:30-5 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
Get Your Game On!
Thursday, October 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. RCPL-D
Have fun with your friends playing Apples to Apples, Catch Phrase, cards and more.
Teens + Music + Poetry = Rock the Word
Monday, October 18 from 4-5 p.m. RCPL-D
Bring your iPod or MP3 player to the library, shuffle your playlist and use song lyrics to create original poetry. All teens who participate will receive a prize and be published on the library's Facebook page. Library resources can also be used.
Teen Spooktacular Costume Party
Friday, October 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. RCPL-D
Teens, celebrate Halloween at the Library! There will be food, a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, video and board games, and more. Dress up and you could win one of these gift cards for best costume: $50 Best Buy, $30 Wal-Mart, or $20 Borders.
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Drop-In Programs |
All drop-in programs take place in the downtown library's lobby. Stop by anytime during the listed time.
Black Hills Railway Society
Saturday, October 2 from 2-5:30 p.m.
Learn about the Society's work to foster railroad history and modeling and see model trains.
S.D. Division of Adult Services and Aging
Friday, October 8 from 1-3 p.m.
The Division of Adult Services and Aging provides opportunities that enable adults who are disabled and older South Dakotans to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives while maintaining close family and community ties. Learn about the programs they offer. Sylvan Learning Center
Tuesday, October 12 from 10 a.m. -noon
Learn about the services offered by Sylvan Learning Center including tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. WAVI
Friday, October 22 from 12-2 p.m.
Thursday, October 28 from 12-2 p.m.
Learn about WAVI's work to create a community free of domestic abuse through advocacy and education.
S.D. Economic Assistance Program
Tuesday, October 26 from 1-3 p.m.
Learn about the work of the Division of Economic Assistance to promote the well-being of lower income families, children, people with disabilities and the elderly by providing medical, nutritional, financial and case management services. |
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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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