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Monday, July 4
Library Closed for Independence Day
Both Locations
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Why should kids have all the fun this summer?
SUMMER BOOK BINGO
June 4 - August 31
Spend your summer reading great books for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Fill in a Bingo Card with titles of the books you've read, attend library events and participate in the listed activities. Turn it in by Wednesday, August 31. Book titles may only be used once per card.
Download a bingo card!
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Photo by Dominic Verhulst |
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
One of the most successful Native American musicians on the scene, Cody Blackbird mixes native flute with powerful, soulful blues vocals to create his unique blend of blues-rock. Their debut album
All In released internationally in June.
"That's some serious flute." - Pop artist Mike Posner
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Psychic, medium and life coach Bobby Marchesso helps people move through their grief with messages from loved ones who have crossed over. He encourages individuals to move past their habitual negative behavior and offers tools and techniques for a new, lighter, more positive way of being.
Marchesso is a former Colorado police officer, hosted KSQY's Morning Show, was news anchor and executive producer for NewsCenter1 Today and now lives and works in Los Angeles, CA as a television host and actor.
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Saturdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Often called the happiest instrument of all, the ukulele has enjoyed a recent revival in the indie rock and pop music scene. Learn how to play music with this big-hearted little instrument and become a happy music maker!
Our four-part lesson series is geared towards beginning ukulele players. Instruments will be provided or bring your own. Ukuleles become yours after the final class!
Registration required on our
online events calendar by noon Wednesday, July 6. Please indicate after your name if you would prefer a small (13"), medium (15"), or large (17") ukulele. Class is limited to those 11 years or older. Any questions, please call Jim McShane 394.4171 Ext. 2216
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Adult Yoga at the Library
Presented by Sōl Yoga Collective
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Teachers from Sōl Yoga Collective will guide you as you stretch and grow.
Mats are available or bring your own.
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
"Dear Eleanor Roosevelt, My name is Maxine Wax and I'm 15 years old. I'm writing to you because my best friend Ellie has lost her mind."
Life's a trip, especially on the road with Max and Ellie when they break out of their normal life, jump in a car and embark on a cross-country trip in search of the former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. This modern day Thelma & Louise stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Liana Liberato, Jessica Alba, Josh Lucas and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Popcorn and beverages will be served.
(Rated PG-13)
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Photo by Constance Kostrevki |
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
"Folk music so pretty you'll have to stop your ears from floating away." - The Free George
Growing up, Chicago-based singer-songwriter Laura Joy listened obsessively to musicals. Then her mom introduced her to Joni Mitchell, she found Jewel and "it was over."
Her latest EP Between Our Worlds was released in March 2015.
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Tuesday, July 19
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (u
pstairs)
Remember a seaside vacation or aspire to plan one when you listen to the unique sounds of your DIY seashell wind chimes.
Brought to you by CHAOS.
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Monday, July 25
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (u
pstairs)
Let go of stress and color for two hours in a soothing environment.
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Friday, July 29
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Come join the bluegrass jam to play or sing or just listen to some great music. Everyone's invited!
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2nd Annual CHAOS Maker Festival
Saturday, July 30
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
7th Street between RCPL & RCAS
A gathering of artisans and science and technology enthusiasts
Shopping ∙ Hands-on Demonstrations ∙ Refreshments
Free to Attend
Hosted by the Rapid City Public Library & Rapid City Arts Council
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Summer Reading Program
Pick up or
download a Reading Log. Check a box for each day you read or are read to for 15 minutes. Participants who complete 50 days of reading will be entered into a drawing for bigger prizes! Check an additional box for taking part in some of our fun events and ideas listed. For every ten events or ideas you complete, you receive an additional entry into our grand prize drawings!
Summer Reading Family Scavenger Hunt
Search for the answers to our Scavenger Hunt questions throughout the library and win fun prizes. Be entered in a drawing for our grand prize.
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Master Storyteller Nancy Avalon
Storytime with Master Storyteller Nancy Avalon
Master storyteller, artist, comedian and musician Nancy Avalon will delight children with humorous stories and songs from around the world.
Storytime with Master Storyteller
Nancy Avalon
Nancy Avalon shows fun ways to connect with your baby and promote listening, balance and cognitive development in her Music & Movement program.
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Summer Storytime @ North
with Master Storyteller Nancy Avalon
Master storyteller, artist, comedian and musician Nancy Avalon will delight children with humorous stories and songs from around the world.
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (u
pstairs)
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
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RCPL North
Gymnasium
Experience an interactive concert where children participate in the performance. All ages are welcome.
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (u
pstairs)
Relax on a Sunday afternoon at the library, enjoy popcorn and beverages and take in a movie.
(Rated PG)
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Image courtesy of WhenGuineaPigsFly.com ©Lesley DeSantis |
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (
upstairs)
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Yoga is available in two different age groups with Pam Bonar of Sōl Yoga Collective.
Mats are available or bring your own.
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Tuesday, July 12 & 19
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (u
pstairs)
Children are invited to enjoy a story accompanied by live classical music.
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RCPL Downtown
Youth Services Area (u
pstairs)
Play in our human foosball table.
Refreshments provided for players.
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RCPL Downtown
Youth Services Area (u
pstairs)
Reuben Fast Horse will entertain children with his roaming street magic. Delight in Vivian Billy's face painting magic complete with holographic glitter and many designs and colors.
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RCPL Downtown
Youth Services Area (u
pstairs)
Kansas City kid rocker Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove will get the entire family rocking when he sings his hit tunes "Stinky Feet" and "Ooey Gooey." Mr. Stinky Feet is a nationally-recognized children's entertainer with eight award-winning CDs, including seven Parents' Choice Awards.
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Read a book of any length and turn in an entry form for each book to earn a prize and an entry in the grand prize drawing at the end of the summer.
Each person may turn in up to five reading logs for a total of five prizes and five grand prize drawing entries.
Attend teen programs over the summer to receive teen program entry forms that can be turned in for a prize and a grand prize drawing entry.
Grand Prizes
- 13" Apple MacBook provided by Computer Village
- $100 Target gift card
- $50 Target gift card
Grand prize drawing winners will be randomly chosen and contacted the first week of September.
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Play a variety of games on Xbox One, PS4 or Wii U. Laptops will also be set up for Agar.io, Minecraft and ROBLOX.
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Bring a friend and make your own tent to watch Wes Anderson's
Moonrise Kingdom while eating campfire foods including, ooey gooey s'mores! We will have a Wes Anderson-styled Polaroid photo booth for all to enjoy after the film.
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RCPL Downtown
Meeting Room B (upstairs)
Discuss YA lit, graphic novels and watch funny YouTube videos about all things YA. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Show us how you are getting outside this summer. Post a picture of you with your favorite book doing something outside during the month of July. Use hashtag #RCPLTeensRead to show us your work. One randomly chosen winner will be contacted on
Instagram for the July Instagram Challenge prize.
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