DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
610 Quincy Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4171
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.
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NORTH LIBRARY
10 Van Buren Street
(at General Beadle Elem.School)
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 716-4098
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.
Hours (School Year)
Mon-Th: 2:45 to 7 p.m.
Friday: 2:45 to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.  RCPL is now on Pinterest! Some of our boards include Staff Picks, Graphic Novels, and Crafts, and some are just for fun!
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Special Hours in November
November 6 | Early open at RCPL Downtown at 7 a.m. for voting
November 11 & 12 | Closed for Veterans' Day
November 21 | Early Close at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving
November 22 | Closed for Thanksgiving
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 Check Out More Downloadables!
Do you like to download titles from our website? Beginning November 19th, you will be able to download more titles at a time through Overdrive on our website. Our enhanced service will allow 35 items to be checked out or put on hold at a time. Now you'll never run out of material!
Why download materials?
- It's available 24/7 from our website!
- No late fees! Items are automatically returned on the due date.
- Great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, and videos.
- It's flexible! You can enjoy your selections on your computer, mobile device, iPod, Kindle, and other compatible devices!
To download materials to your device today, visit our website www.rapidcitylibrary.org and click on "Downloadables" in the left menu.
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Our eReader lending program allows patrons to check out a Sony WiFi eReader for a 14 day test drive. This will give you a chance to check out eBooks from our downloadables collection and get a feel for eReaders before you commit to purchasing your own device.
Each eReader comes in a canvas library bag with a charger, stylus, charging cable, directions, start-up guide and a survey to fill out when you return it. They are available for check out at the circulation desk at the Downtown library. You can also place a hold online by searching "Sony Reader" from our website - we'll let you know when your is ready for pick up!
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Opt-In to our New Reading List Feature!
Like to keep track of what you've been reading? Now you can keep a private reading history list of the books you've checked out from the library.
Your reading history cannot be viewed by library staff and you can opt-in or out of this service at any time.To opt-in to this service, simply go to the library website www.rapidcitylibrary.org and click on "My Account" located in the top right corner. Sign in and then click on "Reading History" located in the left sidebar menu.
Then click on this button to start tracking your reading history.
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Events for Adults
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Sunday Music Series 
Tabor White Buffalo
Family & Friends
Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
Join us for the last program of our Sunday Music Series featuring Native American song and dace. This series was created to compliment the New Harmonies Smithsonian exhibit on display at RCPL Downtown until November 7th.
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Rushmore Readers Book Discussion
Saturday, November 10 from 10-11:30 a.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
This book discussion is open to the public.
Join us to discuss what you've been reading!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
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Lunch & Learn Series 
Valerie JanisWednesday, November 21
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
Valerie will share about her paintings, writing and more.
Lunch is available to the first 50 to register. Please do so by noon on Monday, November 19. Call 394-4171 or register online from our events calendar. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch if you prefer. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library
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Community Voices Series 
C.M. Wendelboe
Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.
RCPL Downtown (Meeting Room B)
Wyoming author C.M. Wendelboe will discuss his writing and research for two novels based on the Pine Ridge reservation.
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 Off the Shelf Book Club
"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian"
by Sherman Alexie
Saturday, November 17
1:00 p.m. at Bully Blends Coffee and Tea
This discussion group meets on the 3rd Saturday each month. We read one book (or featured author) a month and have an informal, casual discussion over drinks at the
Bully Blends Coffee and Tea shop. For more info,
visit RCPL-Off the Shelf on Goodreads.com.
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It Came From the Library...Film Series 
"The Hunger Games"
Thursday, November 29
6:00 p.m. at RCPL Downtown
Join us for a movie, popcorn and refreshments!
Films in this SeriesDecember 27 | "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians"
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Events for Children and Families |
 Story Time Schedule
Book Buddies (preschool ages)
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
RCPL Downtown
Baby Bookworms (ages birth-3 yrs.)
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
RCPL Downtown
Arts & Crafts Afternoons
1:30 - 3:00 - RCPL North
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Events for Teens
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Gaming Days
Playstation 2, Laptops, Guitar Hero, Wii & more!
RCPL Downtown (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)
Tuesdays,
November 6 & 20 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
RCPL North (1st and 3rd Wednesdays)
Wednesdays,October 7 & 21 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
 Make a Manga Bookmark
for Teens
Tuesday, November 13
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
RCPL Downtown
Learn to upcycle graphic novels and magazines to make a one-of-a-kind bookmark - Manga style! All supplies will be provided.
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