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Kid's Summer Reading

2024 Summer Reading starts on June 2.

First day to turn in the 25-day log is June 27.

First day to turn in the 50-day log is July 22.

Last day to turn in reading logs for a chance to win a grand prize is August 15.

Last day to turn in reading logs for a small prizes is August 31.

Reading Logs & Prize Entry

  1. Pick up a reading log at the library or print one from home.
  2. Have your child read or read to them at least 15 minutes per day.
  3. Children can color in or place a sticker on the log for each day they read.
  4. After 25 days of reading, bring the completed log back to the library for a book and a prize!
  5. Pick up a second reading log, read for 25 more days, and return the completed log for another book and prize!
  6. Kids who complete 50 days of reading will be entered into the grand prize drawing!

Grand Prize winners will be contacted after August 31. Let's get reading!

Log your reading progress with

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

EVENTS FOR KIDS
Custer State Park Presents - Tracks and Fur
Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Become a wildlife detective and learn about different animal furs and tracks!
Super Summer Shows - Dick Termes Drawing Workshop
Sat, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Local artist Dick Termes will lead a 3D drawing workshop designed especially for kids! Register to attend starting on July 1 at 9 a.m.
This event is full
Donuts & Documentaries - Woman in Motion
Sun, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
In 1977, NASA struggled to recruit scientists, engineers and astronauts for their new Space Shuttle Program. That's when Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek's Lt. Uhura, challenged NASA and changed history.
Make it Mondays - Air Dry Clay Mosaics
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Create a mosaic to take home and display!
Story Time with Smokey Bear
Tue, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Smokey Bear and rangers from the Black Hills National Forest share a special storytime to teach children about fire and outdoor safety!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jul 30, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Ice Cream Party
Tue, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Make a tasty treat while learning about chemistry and physics!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Have a dino-mite time at this fun dinosaur-themed sensory day!
Paws and Read
Fri, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Aug 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Lego Club
Tue, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Little Artists - Van Gogh Play-doh
Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Little artists can create beautiful Van Gogh paintings with play-doh!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Aug 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers - Dino Egg-xperiment
Thu, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Have an egg-citing time with a fun dinosaur egg experiment!
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Aug 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Kayaks and Magnets
Tue, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Join in the Olympics fun and create a magnetic kayaking course!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers - Letters and Dinos
Thu, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Practice letters with your favorite dinosaur friends!
Paws and Read
Fri, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!
Makerspace Open House
Sat, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Drop in for a demonstration, chat with our friendly staff about projects, and build a STEM-themed craft at our Makerspace Open House! We'll have activities for all ages.
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Aug 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Acids and Bases
Tue, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Create a pH indicator and learn about acids and bases with different solutions!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Aug 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers - Fossil Fun
Thu, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Create fun fossils with pasta and clay!
Custer State Park Presents - Reptiles
Sat, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
We have many reptiles living here in the Black Hills. Learn about why reptiles are so important and how they live in their native ecosystems.
Whitnee Coy - Storytime and Book Signing
Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Whitnee Coy will join us to read from her latest kids' book, ?Elsie?s Adventures to Brainy Cove?, followed by a fun activity designed to help kids explore social and emotional learning.
Donuts & Documentaries - The Blue Angels
Sun, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
The Blue Angels follows the newest class of the storied Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron through intense training and into a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry.
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Aug 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Sharpie Tie-Dye
Tue, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Create a colorful bandana or bring your own white shirt to tie-dye!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Aug 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers - Prehistoric Volcanic Slime
Thu, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn about volcanoes and dinosaurs with a fun erupting slime experiment!
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Sep 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Sep 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Little Artists
Wed, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Sep 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Paws and Read
Fri, Sep 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Paws and Read
Fri, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Sep 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Oct 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Little Artists
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Paws and Read
Fri, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
Paws and Read
Fri, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!
Little Explorers
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.
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