City of Pierre, SD
09/26/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2024 11:22
Rawlins Library: October Programming
COZY BOOK CLUB: GET YOUR NOVEMBER BOOK NOW
For a new cozy mystery each month, join the new large-print-format cozy book club. November's mystery is Murder at the Library by Ellen Jacobsen. Visit Rawlins Library to reserve your copy.
ADULT BOOK CLUB (TUESDAYS)
Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6:00 p.m.
To join the club, email [email protected], call 605.773.7421, or sign up in person. Water and coffee are provided. Participants must be 18 or older.
FIRE SAFETY STORYTIME WITH SMOKEY BEAR
Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the SD Room
Smokey Bear will be the star of this special storytime. Learn about fire safety, participate in a fun sing-along, enjoy inspired storytelling, and take pictures with our special guest.
AUTHOR TALK: VONA JOHNSON
Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m.
Local author, Vona Johnson, will share her writing process and why she created her own podcasts. Registration requested by calling 605.773.7421.
JOURNALISM IN THE TIME OF FAKE NEWS
Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join longtime broadcast journalist Tony Mangan for a discussion about finding reliable sources, his experiences as a journalist, and what you need to know when working with the media. Registration requested by calling 605.773.7421.
SATURDAY PROGRAM: CREATE YOUR OWN JR. DUCK STAMP
Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will start this Saturday program with a waterfowl presentation. There will be plenty of time to create your very own Jr. Duck Stamp design following the presentation. View previous South Dakota Jr. Duck Stamp art, duck decoys, mounted waterfowl, and more.
MAKERSPACE MONDAY: COLORFUL FALL OWLS
Monday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the SD Room
What can you make with yarn, cardboard, pipe cleaners, and scraps of felt? You can make owls with lots of character! Participants can choose their favorite color yarn, select buttons for eyes, pick out felt accents, and make an owl with its own personality.
SENIOR HEALTH INFORMATION & INSURANCE EDUCATION
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 12 p.m.
Receive free confidential information from Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) program experts about Medicare, protecting your benefits, and avoiding fraud.
WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME
Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10:00 a.m. in the SD Room
Wednesday Morning Storytime returns to the SD Room in October. Join us for stories and sing-along fun.
WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the SD Room
Wednesday Morning Storytime returns to the SD Room in October. Join us for stories and sing-along fun.
POETRY OPEN MIC
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Support local poets, share a poem you love or share your original work. Content will be shared in public and should be appropriate for any listeners. To register as a speaker, call 605.773.7421.
FOR THE THRILL OF IT BOOK CLUB
Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The For the Thrill of It book club will read Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara. Register for this thriller-genre- book club by visiting the front desk at the library or by calling 605.773.7421. Must be 18 or older.
WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the SD Room
Wednesday Morning Storytime returns to the SD Room in October. Join us for stories and sing-along fun.
EARLY RELEASE DAY PROGRAM: HALLOWEEN SPIDERWEBS
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the SD Room
Oh, my! Spiders and spiderwebs are the theme for the first Early Release Day Program of the school year. Early Release Day programs feature crafts, stories, and time with friends.
WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10:00 a.m. in the SD Room
Wednesday Morning Storytime returns to the SD Room in October. Join us for stories and sing-along fun.
TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE LIBRARY
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.