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Adult Summer Reading

June 1 - July 26

Starting June 1, track your reading and be entered to win one of two amazing genre-themed prize baskets awarded each week, featuring books, gift cards, snacks, and more! Summer Reading ends on July 26, and with two prize baskets awarded each week, that's 16 chances to win big!

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.
  5. Plus, earn a free coffee coupon from Common Cents
    for each week that you complete!

Weekly Prize Baskets

Week 1: Cozy Mystery OR Beach Reads

Week 2: Historical Fiction OR Thrillers

Week 3: Rom-Com OR Science Fiction

Week 4: Fantasy OR Literary Fiction

Week 5: True Crime OR Nonfiction Inspiration

Week 6: Self-Care OR Great Book Club Reads

Week 7: Horror OR Western

Week 8: Graphic Novel OR South Dakota

Log your reading progress with

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

EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Creation Station - 3D Printed Bookmarks
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Learn the basics of 3D design by using Tinkercad to create your own bookmark! These will be 3D printed in the Makerspace to be picked up later.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jun 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.
Talking Circle
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
'The Bear' Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Dive into 'The Bear' by Andrew Krivak, a poignant novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that explores survival, humanity's connection with nature, and the power of storytelling.
The Science of Sourdough
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Master the art of creating and nurturing sourdough starter, unlocking the secrets to baking delicious bread from scratch. We'll be learning about this age-old ingredient through some modern science.
Color Pop Family Story Time & Craft
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Get ready for a rainbow of fun! Join us for a colorful story adventure as we read vibrant tales and then create a colorful masterpiece with a fun craft. Perfect for the whole family!
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt 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!
Libraries with Heart Launch
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services
Join us as we launch Libraries with Heart in partnership with Monument Health! This new program brings free blood pressure monitoring to the library, along with printouts of your results.
Talking Circle
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Family Movie Afternoon - The Wild Robot
Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Join us each month this summer for a fun, family-friendly movie at the library!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jun 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.
Talking Circle
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Dick Termes Drawing Workshop for Adults
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Join local artist Dick Termes for a workshop where you'll dive into the world of Termespheres and 3D drawing! Learn the secrets behind this unique art form and put your creativity into action.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt 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!
Lessons in Libby
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room
Whether you're brand new to Libby or have been using it for years, we can help you at our support session! Come in during the drop-in window and have your Libby issues addressed by librarians!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Practical Making - Faux Stained Glass
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Design and paint a faux stained glass suncatcher! Create your suncatcher at the class, then pick up your dried creation the next day.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Chapter Chat Book Club - 'The Stardust Grail' by Yume Kitasei
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Pick up a copy of this month's book from the library and join us for "The Stardust Grail," a thrilling anti-colonial space heist to save an alien civilization.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 10:00am
Reflections on 'The Bear' Writing Workshop - with Dr. Molly Barari
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoyt Room
Join us for a writing workshop, led by Dr. Molly Barari, as we process and reflect on themes from "The Bear" by Andrew Krivak.
Donuts & Documentaries - My Robot Sophia
Sun, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
This stirring and visually immersive documentary brings us inside the spirited pursuits of David Hanson, a restless inventor aiming to perfect the world's most life-like A.I.
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Open Art Session
Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt 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!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Jul 27, 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, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt 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!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Practical Making
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 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, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
Chapter Chat Book Club - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Creation Station
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, July 20 2025 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Talking Circle
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt 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!
Talking Circle
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
Talking Circle
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt 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!
Talking Circle
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Practical Making
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 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, August 13 2025 at 9:00am
Chapter Chat Book Club - Never Whistle at Night
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection of Indigenous short stories that dares to ask the question: Are you ready to be un-settled?
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:00am
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