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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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 Now Offering Downloadable Videos!
Library cardholders can now download PBS documentaries, miniseries and children's programs as well as other nonfiction videos.
Just like with audiobooks from the library's website, videos can be played on desktops, laptops , cell phones, eBook readers, iPods® or other compatible devices. You can also wirelessly download videos to Windows Mobile® Smartphones using the OverDrive Media Console for Windows Mobile app.
You simply browse, check out and download video titles anywhere you have an Internet connection, and then enjoy them on your PC
or transfer to a compatible portable device.
Click HERE or visit the library's website www.rapidcitylibrary.org and click "Downloadable AudioBooks, eBooks & Videos" to learn more about this new service and to start downloading videos. |
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Lets Celebrate Teens!
Local teens will be tuning in at the Rapid City Public Libraries as they celebrate the third annual Teen Tech Week March 6-12, 2011. This year's theme is "Mix and Mash @ your library®."
According to Teen Advisory Board coordinator, Stephanie Bents, "Getting teens into libraries is essential. Offering gaming and access to computers is important. Letting them know that we can help educate them on how to use these resources will get them in the door. Once they're in the door, we can show teens that with technology at the library, anything is possible."
Recent studies from Pew Internet & American Life Project show that, on average, 8-18 year olds spend more than 6 hours per day using technology including TV, DVDs, cell phones, video games, audio media, and computers. 93 percent of teens regularly use the Internet, and three-quarters of American teens send text messages every day. "Teen Tech Week is a way for librarians and educators to collaborate with and educate teens about technology," said Bents. "Over the last several years the library's role in increasing technology literacy has become more important, equal to that of reading literacy."
Join TAB!
TAB is the library's teen advisory board. As a member, you'll meet once a month to help plan library events, teen groups, and other services for Rapid City teens. If you're interested, check out the teen page at www.rapidcitylibrary.org or email sbents@rcplib.org.
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Programs for Adults |
Community Voices: Dwindling Historic Resources in the Black Hills with Jerry Bryant
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Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (meeting room B)
Archaeologist and Lawrence County Historical Society president Jerry Bryant will talk about Dwindling Historic Resources in the Black Hills. Jerry is an accomplished historian and has earned honors for his work on HBO.
Friends of the Library Book Discussion
Thursday, March 10 2:30 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (in the Hoyt Room)
Discuss what you've been reading!
Lunch & Learn: SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy
Wednesday, March 16 from Noon - 1:00p.m.
RCPL Downtown (meeting room B)
Learn about SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy, a non-profit that provides a comprehensive equine therapy program for children, teens and adults with disabilities and/or special needs, and disadvantaged children. Call 394-4171 or register online for lunch by noon on Monday, March 14. Lunch provided by the Friends of the Library.
Don't Miss Two for Tuesdays! Thursday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m
RCPL Downtown (Hoyt Room downstairs)
Every Tuesday, buy two books from the Friends of the Library Book Sale area at the Downtown Library for the price of one. |
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Programs for Children & Families |
Saturday Story Time
RCPL Downtown
Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. (Meeting Room B)
Join a storyteller for a fun story time filled with reading, songs and more.
RCPL North at general Beadle Elementary
Saturdays, March 5 & 19 at 10:30 a.m. (in the Library)
Join our guest storyteller Meghan Blake on the 5th for a fun story time filled with reading, songs and more
Families and Jammies Story Time
RCPL Downtown: Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m.
RCPL North: Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. (Commons Area)
Join us for a family story time filled with stories, songs and treats!
No School Discovery Day: Basic First Aid
Friday, March 11
RCPL Downtown at 10:30 a.m. (Meeting Room B)
RCPL North at 2:30 p.m. (Commons Area)
Staff from the American Red Cross Black Hills Area Chapter will teach children first aid basics such as emergency action steps, how to call 911, home fire prevention and water safety. Those attending will get to practice some of the safety tips and take home a basic aid training booklet.
Weekly Story Times in March at the Downtown library
Book Buddies: Preschool ages
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. (March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29)
Baby Bookworms: Ages Birth - 3
Thursdays at 9:30 (March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31)
To see photos and videos of storytimes, visit our website www.rapidcitylibrary.org
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Programs for Young Adults |
Gaming Days - Wii, Laptops Guitar Hero and more...
Wednesdays, March 2 & 16, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
Tuesdays, March 1 & 15, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
RCPL North (commons area)
Teen Video Challenge Film Premiere
Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (meeting room B)
See the films submitted for the Teen Video Challenge at a red carpet style premiere, enjoy refreshments, and see who wins this year's contest!
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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.
Kids Against Hunger
Saturday, March 5 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Red Cross
Wednesday, March 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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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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