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JUNE HIGHLIGHT:
SUMMER READING
KICK-OFF PARTY: 6/04/08 |
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Book Talk | Author Susan Runholt
Susan Runholt, author of “The Mystery of the Third Lucretia,” will read from her book and discuss it. Come and meet Susan!
Runholt was named runner-up for the Debut Dagger Award by the Crime Writers' Association of Great Britain for The Mystery of the Third Lucretia. Her next mystery in the Kari and Lucas series, "Rescuing Seneca Crane," will be published by Viking Children's Books in summer 2009.
Susan Runholt shares her teenage heroines' love of art and travel and commitment to feminism. Born in Cottonwood, Minnesota, Runholt spent much of her adolescence in Rapid City, where she attended Lincoln Elementary School, West Junior High and Rapid City High School. She is a graduate of the University of South Dakota.
• RCPL North | Friday, July 18 at 9:30 a.m. |
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Computer Gaming at Both Libraries
Kids and teens: bored on a hot afternoon and looking for something cool to do? Come to the north or downtown libraries and enjoy a variety of computer games including Wii, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution.
Youth Computer Gaming takes place at both libraries:
• RCPL Downtown | Wednesdays (July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30)
from 2-4pm
• RCPL North | Tuesdays (July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29)
from 2-4 pm.
(Note that this is a change from last month's gaming schedule) |
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Guitar Hero III Tournament!
Are you MASTER of the game? Join our Guitar Hero III Tournament. (youth program) Sign up at the downtown library or call 394-4171 by Friday, July 18 to enter. Begins July 25.
• RCPL Downtown
Fridays July 25-August 15
1 to 4 pm |
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Mr. Twister Comes to RCPL
The next big summer reading event is Mr. Twister's Buggy Balloons. This high energy show is packed with all kinds of balloon fun plus magic, juggling, stories and more. Balloon bugs, misbehaving bookworms & Super Flea, the worlds only Insect Dare Devil, are just a few things that go on when Mr. Twister comes to town.
• RCPL Downtown | Monday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.
• RCPL North | Monday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Kids and parents, be sure to pick up your 'Catch The Reading Bug' Summer Reading Logs and Family Adventure booklets at either library location - or download one now! |
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Other July Events & Programs
Fritz Klein as President Lincoln
The whole family will enjoy Fritz Klein as President Abraham Lincoln sharing Lincoln's love of history, reading and books.
- call: 394-4171.
• RCPL Downtown | Tuesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m.
• RCPL North | Tuesday, July 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Quick Pick Picnic (Adults)
Talk about what you're reading while you enjoy a picnic lunch provided by the Friends of the Library. RSVP by the Monday before if you'd like a lunch - call: 394-4171.
• RCPL Downtown | Wednesday, July 16 at Noon
Family Story Time & Pizza Party (evening)
• RCPL Downtown | Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m.
• RCPL North | Tuesday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. |
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 From the Director: 2005-2010 Strategic Plan
Rapid City’s public library has a history of service going back more than a hundred years. That long history, as a solid and reliable anchor of the community, can sometimes mask how truly dynamic and flexible a library must now be. Responding to the ways in which technology is currently impacting and shaping our society is one part of the mission. Libraries must at the same time continue to maintain the traditional services that the community relies on and – most challenging of all - anticipate the needs of the future. All this takes a plan, and the library has one: a carefully developed Strategic Plan for the five year period from 2005-2010. At the center of the plan are the library’s three strategic goals:
--- Maintain the libraries as community gathering places for all ages.
--- Continue to develop intuitive, mobile and user-friendly library services for all ages.
--- Increase public awareness of existing and evolving services.
To that end, the plan has recently received a comprehensive review by library management and staff, and by civic and community members and stakeholders. The updated plan is available to the public, either in print format at the library, or by a downloadable file on the library website (www.rapidcitylibrary.org/lib_info/StrategicPlan.pdf). Among other things, the plan update emphasizes the goal that both library locations, downtown and north, serve not only our traditional patrons, but virtual users who do not enter the library building at all, engaging them in their work, play and learning environments.
We always invite your comments, suggestions and input on how the library might continue to progress at fulfilling our mission statement – which is: to provide access to materials and services to help residents of all ages obtain information to meet personal, professional and educational needs. |
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Use Express Checkout at RCPL Downtown & Get a FREE Book
Declare Your Independence and Step Out Of Line -- Use the library's Express Checkout machines and save your receipts. Get a free used book from the Friends of the Library book sale area when you turn in 5 receipts. The Friends of the Library, an organization that supports the Rapid City Public Library, takes donations of hundreds of books each year so there's usually a wide variety to choose from. The self-checkout machines are easy to use. Library Director Greta Chapman provides a quick video demonstration at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml0tj4H5cJA |
Don't Get Stuck On Shore
Fix that broken boat or personal watercraft motor with help from Small Engine Repair Reference Center™ This comprehensive resource contains 407 reference books in full text with original photos and illustrations that guide you through every job. This database often contains repair information for more than 25 years of an engine model. Visit our website to access this database. www.rapidcitylibrary.org |
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