DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
610 Quincy Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4171
Hours
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) 716-4098Hours
Mon-Th: 2:45 to 7 p.m.
Friday: 2:45 to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. CCPLE at WDT
800 Mickelson Dr.
(at Western Dakota Tech)
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 718-2904
Hours
M-Th: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 am. - 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 5 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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Rapid City Public Libraries Bids
a Fond Farewell to Director
Greta Chapman
After 14 years of dedicated service to the Rapid City Public Libraries, Director Greta Chapman has accepted employment as the President/CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame Museum.
She has given 30 days' notice to allow the Board to implement the succession planning process they began last fall for key positions in the library. Ms. Chapman recently completed her master's in public administration which includes nonprofit management and informed the Board at the beginning of the year that she would be seeking to make a transition in her employment.
The Library Board has a strategic plan that will continue to guide the library for staffing, services, and facilities.
Ms. Chapman stated she has appreciated all that the city, board, and staff have done to develop 21st century library services. Board Chairman Rod Pettigrew wishedMs. Chapman the best in her new position. She will be working with the Board to bring forward a smooth transition.
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 Summer Reading Program 2013
DIG INTO READING
Join us on June 8th for a special Kick-Off Day party for children and a Sidewalk Book Sale! Visit our website for details about the summer reading program for children, teens and adults. Download Reading Logs, Family Adventure Booklets and Entry Forms from our website.
Saturday, June 8 - Kick-Off Day Party
Wednesday, June 19 - Zombie Program & Costume Contest
Saturday, June 22 - Puppet Show
Summer Story Time Schedule
Tiny Tales: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at RCPL East
Book Buddies: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at RCPL Downtown
Summer Story Time:Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m at RCPL North
Baby Bookworms: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at RCPL Downtown
Orlando Chamber Orchestra Teddy Bear Story Times
Story times set to live classical music.
Children are invited to bring a teddy bear.
RCPL Downtown: June 25, July 9 & 16 @ 9:30 am
RCPL North: June 26, July 10 & 17 @ 9:30 am
RCPL East: July 1st at 9:30 am
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Events for Adults
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Friends of the Library
Sidewalk Book Sale
Saturday, June 8
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at RCPL Downtown
(Located at our 6th Street Garage Space)
Stock up on books, videos and more for the summer!
Discover Downloadables Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 26
11-1 p.m. at RCPL Downtown
Get some one-on-one help from staff members who will teach you how to download books, videos, apps and online magazines from our collection. Remember to bring your device.
Off the Shelf Book Club 
Saturday, June 15
1:00 p.m. at RCPL East (CCPLE at WDT)
Bring in a book you've been reading and let us know what you think. Did you love it? Hate it? Share your thoughts with other readers.
 Quick Pick Picnic
Wednesday, June 19
Noon - 1 p.m. at RCPL Downtown
Here's a chance to share your summer reading picks
and get some ideas on what to read next. For a lunch provided by the Friends of the Library, please register by noon on Monday June 17 by calling 605-394-4171 or you can register online.
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Adult Summer Reading Program 2013
"Groundbreaking Reads"
Adults are invited to join in the summer reading fun at the Libraries. Post 3 or more short book reviews to our Facebook page via the Adult Summer Reading App between June 8 and July 31 to be entered into a drawing to win a bag of prizes.
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Events for Children and Families
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Summer Story Time Schedule Tiny Tales: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at RCPL East Book Buddies: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at RCPL Downtown
Summer Story Time: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m at RCPL North
Baby Bookworms: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at RCPL Downtown
Kick-Off Day Party! 
Saturday, June 8
10:00 a.m. at RCPL-Downtown
2:00 p.m. at RCPL-East (CCPLE in WDT) Join us for an epic day of crafts, treats and activities to kick-off the Summer Reading Program 2013! Rush mascot Nugget will be at the downtown event. Follow up the fun with activities at the Dahl beginning outside at 11:30 a.m. and inside at 1 p.m.
Puppet Show:
"Dragon Digs: A Search for Underground Treasure"
Saturday, June 22 
10:00 a.m. at RCPL-Downtown
2:00 p.m. at RCPL-East (WDT) Markie Schotz and the delightful cast of puppets from Dragons Are Too Seldom are back with another adventure. Don't miss the fun!
Aesop's Adventures 
Saturday, June 29
2:00 p.m. at RCPL-Downtown
Expanding on one of last summer's most popular events, enjoy the talents of the Academy of Dance Arts students as they present Aesop's Fables told through dance.
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Events for Teens
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Zombie Costume Contest
and Program by Indiana Bones
 Wednesday, June 19
6:00 p.m. Zombie Costume Contest
7:00 p.m. Storytelling by Indiana Bones
Both programs take place at RCPL Downtown.
See Indiana Bones, "Keeper of Legends" (aka Mike McCartney), the EMMY AWARD winning writer, producer and performing artist. He will enthrall and entertain as he explores "What lies beneath the legends of Zombies, Vampires and Ancient Aliens."
Teen Summer Reading Program
Read 3 books and submit either a book review, a poem or a drawing for each book. All participants will receive a goodie bag and be entered into a drawing for other prizes including Best Buy gift cards.
Teens are encouraged to submit entries through our Facebook page or our Tumblr site, but a paper form will also be available for entering. Teens in grades 7-12 are eligible. The last day to enter is July 31, 2013.
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