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Adult Summer Reading

Starting June 2, track your reading this summer and be entered to win one of our weekly prize baskets!

Bookmarks & Prize Entry

  1. Bookmarks can be picked up at the library or printed from home.
  2. Read 30 minutes a day and keep track on your bookmark!
  3. Submit your bookmark by 5 p.m. on Saturdays by dropping it off at the library or sending a photo to:
  4. Prize winners will be drawn weekly.

Log your reading progress with

Click the logo above to visit our Beanstack page, create a profile and start earning prizes!

EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Chapter Chat Book Club - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
A bodyguard hired to protect a famous actor finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend, leading to hilarious complications and unexpected romance.
Young Writers Workshop
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Young authors (ideal for ages 8-16) will work with author Lee Gangles on developing ideas, transforming ideas into complete stories, and exploring the art of writing comics!
Custer State Park Presents - The Civilian Conservation Corps
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come learn about The Civilian Conservation Corps lasting impact on Custer State Park and the surrounding Black Hills region. 
Donuts & Documentaries - Pick of the Litter
Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Follow a litter of puppies from the moment they?re born and begin their quest to become guide dogs for the blind.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!
Early Closure
Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
The library will be closing early at 3 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Gift Wrap Wonders - Custom Gift Paper Design Lab
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
Prepare for gift-giving season and learn how to create custom wrapping paper at the library!
Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 10:00am
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!
Custer State Park Presents: - Geocaching
Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us for digital treasure-hunting tips, tricks, and techniques! Learn about Geocaching opportunities in the black hills and ways to get started.
Winter Keepsakes Crafting Workshop
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Create keepsakes with us! Make shrinky dink keychains, tiny canvas paintings, book decoupage ornaments, and hand-painted frames. All ages welcome; supplies are limited!
Edible Winter Wonderlands - Build a Candy Cottage
Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Bring the family to build a beautiful and tasty Winter scene! We'll have everything you need to build and decorate a Winter cottage that you can take home- if you can resist eating it before leaving!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room
Monthly Meeting
Lunch and Learn - Dr. Nancy Williams- 'Live! and Unbound' Album Discussion
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Join clarinetist and music historian Dr. Nancy Williams for the launch of her new album "Live! and Unbound," which celebrates women through instrumental music and art song.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 10:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.
Practical Making - Stuffed Snowmen
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Make a cute and cozy snowman out of everyday materials to display during Winter!
Registration opens Wednesday, December 4 2024 at 9:00am
Winter Trivia
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Bring your friends and test your winter knowledge at our trivia night! Refreshments will be served.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!
Early Closure
Tue, Dec 24, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
The Library will be closing at 3 p.m. in observance of Christmas Eve.
Chapter Chat Book Club - All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Thu, Dec 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
A murderous android discovers itself in "All Systems Red", a science fiction novella that interrogates the roots of consciousness through Artificial Intelligence.
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 10:00am
Donuts & Documentaries - Ranger
Sun, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
A tale of self-discovery, as 12 women become East Africa?s first all-female anti-poaching unit. A program of deep healing, triggers profound transformation, sending shockwaves through their community.
Early Closure
Tue, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
The Library will be closing at 3 p.m. in observance of New Year's Eve.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!
Lunch and Learn
Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Join us for our a monthly lecture series exploring various topics while enjoying lunch provided by the Friends of the Library! Check back in for more details about this month's event!
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.
Custer State Park Presents: - Owls and Owl Pellets
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join Custer State Park for a presentation on owls and how pellets are formed and learn what it is made up of!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Monthly Meeting
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!
Practical Making
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am
Chapter Chat Book Club - Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
A lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. Gilmore Girls, but with murder.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Monthly Meeting
Lunch and Learn
Wed, Feb 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Join us for our a monthly lecture series exploring various topics while enjoying lunch provided by the Friends of the Library! Check back in for more details about this month's event!
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 9:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.
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