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Adult Summer Reading

June 1 - July 31

Start reading on June 1 and be entered to win weekly Book & Gift Card Bundles! Summer Reading ends on July 31, leaving you with 9 chances to win a bundle! Plus, choose a free book for turning in your 1st and 4th logs!

Bookmarks & Prize Entry

  1. Bookmarks can be picked up at the library or printed from home. PRINT BOOKMARKS
  2. Read 30 minutes a day and keep track on your bookmark!
  3. Submit your bookmark by 6 p.m. on Saturdays by dropping it off at the library or sending a photo to:
  4. Prize winners will be drawn weekly.
  5. All logs must be submitted by August 31 for entry into the grand prize drawing.

Weekly Book & Gift Card Bundles

Week 1: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Week 2: Turtle Island by Sean Sherman

Week 3: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Week 4: A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn

Week 5: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Week 6: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

Week 7: James by Percival Everett

Week 8: Breathe by James Nestor

Week 9: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

Gift Card Grand Prize Basket

Read and log EVERY week for Summer Reading to be entered to win the GRAND PRIZE gift card basket, featuring:

- $100 Common Cents Gas
- $100 Walmart
- $50 Starbucks
- $50 Movie Theater Pass

EVENTS FOR ADULTS
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Beaded Forever Plants
Sun, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Craft a beautiful, beaded plant to display all year long- no green thumb or watering required!
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Aug 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!
Family Game Night
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Bring the whole family for a night of board games, beginner D&D, and friendly competition! Drop in, play together, and discover new favorites! All ages welcome.
Custer State Park Present - Slimy and Scaly
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoyt Room
Discover some of the amazing reptiles and amphibians you can find in Custer State Park, from slimy tadpoles to scaly snakes and much more!
Medieval Living History with the Shire of Schattentor
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Explore medieval life with the Shire of Schattentor through hands-on demonstrations, historical displays, and a chance to see traditional crafts and skills in action.
Coffee and Coversations - Simple Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Aging
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Discover how simple nutrition habits can support healthy aging, boost energy, and promote lifelong wellness with Registered Dietitian Jessie Carpenter.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Aug 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.
An Unexpected Journey: A Memoir on Love and Loss - Author Talk with Kiersten Hall
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join author Kiersten Hall for a discussion of her new book 'An Unexpected Journey', an inspiring story of resilience, hope, and finding purpose through life's unexpected turns.
Endangered Craft - Embroidery Samples
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Discover the history of needlework samplers, explore real examples, and create your own sampler tote bag. All materials and take-home tools are included.
Strings & Songs Community Concert
Sun, Aug 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring violin, guitar, banjo, piano, and more. Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxing concert with something for everyone!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Aug 24, 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!
Bedazzled Book Covers
Wed, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Bling out your favorite book with gemstones! Bring one from home, give a discarded book a new home, or buy one to decorate from our bookstore. All other supplies will be provided.
Chapter Chat Book Club - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
The Office meets Six Feet Under meets About a Boy in this coming-of-middle-age tale about having a second chance to write your life's story.
Donuts & Documentaries - My Dearest Fu Bao
Sun, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
As beloved panda Fu Bao returns to China, her devoted keepers face an emotional farewell in this heartfelt documentary.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Sep 14, 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!
Coffee and Coversations
Wed, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Join us for our monthly lecture series exploring various topics while enjoying refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library! Check back in for more details about this month's event!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Sep 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.
Custer State Park Present - Fire, Friend or Foe?
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
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Chapter Chat Book Club - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Mary Shelley's seminal novel of the scientist whose creation becomes a monster.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Sep 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, Sep 28, 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!
Creation Station
Sun, Oct 04, 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 20 2026 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Custer State Park Present - Creatures of the Night
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
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RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Oct 12, 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!
Coffee and Coversations
Wed, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Join us for our monthly lecture series exploring various topics while enjoying refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library! Check back in for more details about this month's event!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Oct 25, 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, Oct 26, 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!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Familia by Lauren E. Rico
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
In this compelling, emotional novel, two young women are brought together by a genealogy test and a haunting question that shakes their understanding of what family is and who they truly are.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Nov 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.
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Thanks to the following sponsors for their support of our Summer Reading Challenge!