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Teen Summer Reading

June 1 - July 26

Start reading on June 1 and be entered to win a weekly prize basket with books, games, snacks, and more! Summer Reading ends on July 26, leaving you with 8 chance to win a basket!

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 via:
  4. Winners of the prize baskets will be drawn weekly.
  5. Plus, each weekly bookmark that you turn in will earn you a scratch ticket for a mystery prize!

Weekly Prize Baskets

Week 1: The Summer I Turned Pretty Series

Week 2: Avatar, The Last Airbender Novels

Week 3: The Inheritance Cycle Series

Week 4: My Hero Academia Manga Collection

Week 5: Jane Austen Collection

Week 6: Skyward Series

Week 7: Haikyuu Manga Collection

Week 8: Hunger Games Deluxe Collection + Sunrise on the Reaping

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

EVENTS FOR TEENS
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Library Lounge - Intro to E-Books & Movies
Wed, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Learn how to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream videos using Libby and Kanopy. Bring your device for real-time assistance and a hands-on demo.
Library Lounge - Intro to E-Books & Movies
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Learn how to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream videos using Libby and Kanopy. Bring your device for real-time assistance and a hands-on demo.
Teen Crafternoon - DIY Candle Painting
Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Turn plain taper candles into amazing works of art with just a brush and some wax!
SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Travel back in time with the SDSMT Paleo Club! Discover fascinating dinosaurs, uncover ancient fossils, and explore the prehistoric history of South Dakota.
Donuts & Documentaries - Three Identical Strangers
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global sensation, but it also unearths an unimaginable secret.
Creation Station - Painted Heart Puzzles
Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Discover the creative possibilities of the Makerspace by painting your own laser-cut heart puzzle!
Teen Crafternoon - Vision Boards
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Put your 2026 plans to paper and make them POP with a vision board.
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club - Romance
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
It is the month of love, so grab your favorite YA romance book and share your love of reading!
Teen #FandomFriday - Paper Star Jars
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Learn a simple origami pattern that doubles as a stress reliever, easy to fold while you enjoy some hilarious anime!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Feb 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.
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Party
Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Team up with your friends to defeat some computer-operated villains, or compete against your pals in head-to-head mini games to see who comes out on top!
Custer State Park Presents - Wildness Winter Olympics
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Discover how animals show off their winter skills and survive the cold with Custer State Park.
Donuts & Documentaries - The Making of a Japanese
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Follow students and teachers at a Tokyo elementary school over a year, exploring learning, growth, and life in Japanese society.
Library Lounge - Database Deep Dive
Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Dive into our database collection, uncover popular features, and see what online resources your library card unlocks.
Library Lounge - Database Deep Dive
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Dive into our database collection, uncover popular features, and see what online resources your library card unlocks.
Teen Book Bakes - Dalgona Candy
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Learn to make the Korean street snack Dalgona (ppopgi) and try the classic candy challenge without breaking the stamped image!
Open Art Session
Sun, Mar 01, 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.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join our teen book club to chat about any book you're reading. Check back in to see what genre of books we will be discussing this month!
Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
The ultimate chill spot designed just for teens! Watch anime, delve into your beloved fandoms with crafts, and enjoy tasty treats!
Custer State Park Presents - Frost in the Forest
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoyt Room
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Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Mar 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.
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night
Fri, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Get ready to *Level Up* at our epic teen gaming night! Compete in tournaments, try new games, and level up your skills with friends in a fun, laid-back setting.
Teen Book Bakes
Fri, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Where books and baking come together! Learn new kitchen skills, whip up delicious treats, and discover new recipes in this fun, hands-on teen event.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Creation Station
Sun, Apr 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, March 22 2026 at 10:00am
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join our teen book club to chat about any book you're reading. Check back in to see what genre of books we will be discussing this month!
Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
The ultimate chill spot designed just for teens! Watch anime, delve into your beloved fandoms with crafts, and enjoy tasty treats!
Custer State Park Presents - The Zoo at Custer State Park
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoyt Room
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Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Apr 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.
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Get ready to *Level Up* at our epic teen gaming night! Compete in tournaments, try new games, and level up your skills with friends in a fun, laid-back setting.
Teen Book Bakes
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Where books and baking come together! Learn new kitchen skills, whip up delicious treats, and discover new recipes in this fun, hands-on teen event.
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
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