Exciting events at your library!
Between the Lines: Book & Author Fair Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Join us for a day of inspiring author talks, an interactive Q&A panel, and the chance to meet talented writers from a range of genres. Discover the secrets behind crafting compelling characters, blending fiction with reality, and navigating the exciting world of writing and publishing.
Featured authors include Cindy Wilson, Sallianne Hines, Richard Skorupski, James A. W. Schmidt, Christina Lynne, Jennifer Littlefield, Dan McKittrick, J. W. Jesser, and Stephanie Logue. Dont miss the opportunity to purchase books and connect with these amazing authors!
Kids Korner (Birth Grade 3)
Join us for a month full of fun activities in the Kids Korner!
Start off with our Playgroup on Tuesday, February 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, where kids can enjoy playtime together. Then, join us for Toddler and Pre-K Storytimes on Tuesday, February 11 and February 25 at 9:30 and 10:00 AM for stories and fun.
On Wednesday, February 5 from 1:30 to 3:15 PM, well celebrate National Chocolate Fondue Day during the After the Bell Early Release Programenjoy delicious chocolate treats! Registration is required!
Celebrate Valentines Day by playing bingo on Wednesday, February 12 at 4:00 PM. Then, on February 14, stop by between 1:00 and 4:30 PM for our sprinkle-heavy sugar cookies.
Dino lovers can have a blast on DINO Day, February 25, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, with fun prehistoric activities. Finally, well end the month with National Pokmon Day on February 27, starting at 4:00 PM with a movie and souvenirs. Registration is required!
Encourage your kids to read! Our quarterly reading challenge makes it fun, and theyll earn a completion prize!
Tweens and Teens (Grades 4 12)
Celebrate Love Your Library Month with a variety of crafts and activities in the Tween/Teen section! On Wednesday, February 26, youth are invited to discover how walkie talkies work with a hands-on walkie talkie kit!
Participants will have the opportunity to assemble their own walkie talkie and explore the exciting world of circuits and electronics. Registration is required, so dont miss out on this fun and educational activity!
Adult Programs
Shaping a Nation: The Vision of Our Founding Fathers by Road Scholar February 3 at noon. Join us for a virtual presentation by Road Scholar featuring Louis Masur, esteemed author and professor, who will engage listeners in exploring the transformative ideas of our Founding Fathers.
Discover their vision for the nation and how their thinking shaped the American Revolution. This lecture will focus on Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, and Washington during the years 1770-1800. Free Virtual Lecture at the library.
Join us for our Coffee Chat Series, on February 4 at 6:30 PM, well welcome Georgia Lanbehn from the Center for Independence. Then, on February 18 at 6:30 PM, Louise Van Poll, Executive Director of Dakotaland Museum. Dont miss these opportunities to engage with members of the community and discover more about the people and places that make our community unique!
Decoding Mental Health in Older Age: Spotting the Signs and Supporting Well-Being February 19 at 10:00 AM. Join our Zoom watch party at the library! Mental health in older adults can be tricky to identify as conditions like depression and dementia often share similar symptoms.
Learn to distinguish between them, offer support to loved ones, and apply evidence-based practices to improve well-being. Presented by Dakota Witzel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at SDSU. This free series is offered by NDSU and SDSU Extension.
NEW! Silent Book Club – Beginning February 21 at 6:15 PM Do you miss DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time from school? Do you love to read but prefer not to be part of a structured book club? Or maybe life is just too hectic and you need an hour to yourself? Silent Book Club is for you!
Each month, well meet to read together silently for an hour. Afterward, enjoy 15 minutes to connect with fellow readers and share book recommendations. All adult readers are welcomewhether you prefer ebooks, audiobooks, poetry, prose, fiction, or non-fiction. BYOB (Bring Your Own Book)! There are no discussion questions, and you can leave anytime. If youre listening to an audiobook, please bring headphones. For ages 18+. We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 6:15-7:45 PM.
The library will open at 10:30 AM on February 13 for staff training. The library will be closed on February 20 for Presidents Day. For more information about library programs, visit the library, follow us on Facebook, or call us at 605-353-8530. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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