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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
Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 11, 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!

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.

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.

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hoyt Room
Author Ann Charles shares the latest industry shifts, marketing challenges, and how she's adapting in today's unpredictable publishing climate- plus a reading from her newest book.

Sun, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
A funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the surprisingly massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in 'meaningless' pursuits.

Mon, Aug 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!

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Learn the basics of soap crafting in this hands-on workshop! You'll create 2-3 custom bars using the melt-and-pour method, with options to add scents, colors, and dried botanicals.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 9:00am

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?

Sun, Sep 07, 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.

Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting

Mon, Sep 08, 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!

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Wed, Sep 17, 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 Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 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!

Wed, Sep 24, 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, September 10 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!

Sun, Oct 05, 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, September 21 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 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 Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Board Meeting

Sun, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!

Mon, Oct 27, 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!

Wed, Oct 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, October 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Nov 02, 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.

Mon, Nov 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.