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Teen Summer Reading

Start reading on June 2 and be entered to win a weekly prize basket!

Bookmarks & Prize Entry

  1. Pick up a bookmark or print one 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. For every bookmark that you turn in, you'll receive a free book and a prize from the upstairs teen desk.

Log your reading progress with

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

EVENTS FOR TEENS
Level Up! Teen Gaming Party - Super Mario Party
Fri, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the library's Level Up! Teen Gaming Party, where we?ll be playing Super Mario Party! Navigate the Mushroom Kingdom's challenges with your favorite characters and friends old and new!
Custer State Park Presents - Baby Animals
Sat, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Many animal newborns are being introduced to their new habitats. Learn about how different animal newborns behave and adapt to their new world.
9th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
Sun, Apr 21, All day
Using Peeps* and your imagination, create a scene inspired by one of your favorite books, characters, or adventure stories!
Teen Book Bakes - Nailed It! Cupcakes
Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Join our Nailed It! inspired baking program this week, where we'll tackle cool and intricate cupcake designs, aiming for creative triumphs and tasty treats!
Donuts & Documentaries - The Lake at the Bottom of the World
Sun, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Scientists venture into the interior of Antarctica to explore a lake 3,600 feet beneath the ice; their success hinges on a custom hot water drill and their ability to work as a team in the climate.
Fishing Seminar
Wed, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Join us either in person or on Facebook Live as fisherman and librarian Scott Olson discusses the best of fishing in the Black Hills!
The Real Story Behind 'Alabama Story' - with Black Hills Community Theater
Thu, May 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Black Hills Community Theater actor and Education Director, Dave DeChristopher, and Dramaturg Michelle Porter will share the historical events that inspired 'Alabama Story', opening on May 3.
Teen Crafternoon - Bee Hotels
Fri, May 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Craft an eco-friendly bee hotel, offering solitary bees a safe place to pollinate and thrive while enhancing your garden's beauty.
Star Wars Day Celebration
Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Celebrate the Force on Star Wars Day with crafts and activities at the library! We'll make favorite characters, custom lightsabers, and more!
Teen #FandomFriday - Kawaii Stress Ball
Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Craft kawaii stress balls using soft materials and adorable decorations for instant stress relief that's both cute and comforting.
Custer State Park Presents - Badger Clark Tales
Sat, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Prospect the literary tales of Badger Clark with Custer State Park. Explore Clark's relationship with nature and how his work provides a window into the past.
Level Up! Teen Gaming Party - Cooking Mama
Fri, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Experience a lively gaming night at the library, featuring Cooking Mama and a variety of classic board games for all to enjoy.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Sat, May 18, All day
Community Room
Start your summer adventures with the library at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
Donuts & Documentaries - You Have No Idea
Sun, May 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
This heartfelt film is a sweet testament to the power of love and community by following a determined mom advocating for her son diagnosed with autism.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, May 22, 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.
Teen Book Bakes - Food Physics
Fri, May 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Join us for this week?s Book Bakes, where we?ll be diving into the world of physics and seeing what we can do with just a couple of grapes and a handful of toothpicks.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, May 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space/CHAOS,Community Room
In this Makerspace activity, participants can craft mini catapults to launch paint onto canvases, merging artistry with engineering in a playful and dynamic painting experience.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Jun 07, 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!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jun 12, 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.
Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, Jun 14, 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!
Level Up! Teen Gaming Party
Fri, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
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Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, Jun 28, 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 - Fish Prints
Sat, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Fishing is a popular recreational activity throughout the Black Hills. But do you know which species live in our lakes and streams and how they impact on another?
Donuts & Documentaries
Sun, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Jul 05, 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 #FandomFriday
Fri, Jul 12, 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!
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jul 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.
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