May Storytime at Rawlins Library (Wednesdays)
May 1, 8, 15 and 22, Sessions starting at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the last month of storytime before summer break. Wednesday morning stories and sing-along fun will pause in June and July to accommodate summer reading activities.
ADULT BOOK CLUB (TUESDAYS)
May 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 6 p.m.
In May, the club will read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. To reserve a book or join the club, email rawlinslibrary@ci.pierre.sd.us, call 605.773.7421, or sign up in person. Water and coffee are provided. Participants must be 18 or older.
After School Program: May Day Baskets
Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the SD Room
Help make someone’s May Day a happy one! We’ll help you put together a May Day basket, you decide who receives it! Kids of all ages are welcome.
ASK A LIBRARIAN
Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Need a little assistance navigating Libby, Creativebug, Hoopla or other digital services offered by Rawlins Library? We can help! Stop by the library on May 4 to learn more about the services and get your questions answered.
Makerspace Monday: Mother’s Day
Monday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the SD Room
During the last Makerspace Monday of this school year, put together a homemade treat to give to your mom on Mother’s Day. Kids of all ages are welcome.
Creativebug Macrame Class
Saturday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the SD Room
With the help of an online Creativebug instructor, design and complete your own macrame key chain. Sign up is required at 605.773.7421. Material Fee: $5 cash or check
Creativebug Dog Toy Class
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the SD Room
With the help of an online Creativebug instructor, design and complete your own braided dog toy. Registration is requested at 605.773.7421. All needed materials are provided.
For the Thrill of it Book Club
Sunday, May 19, 3 p.m.
The For the Thrill of It book club will read Kill for Me Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh. Register for this thriller genre reading book club by visiting the front desk at the library or calling 605.773.7421. Must be 18 or older.
Why all the Buzz about Beekeeping?
Tuesday, May 21, 12 p.m.
Learn from Bob Reiners, state apiarist, about beekeeping and the importance of the bees. Registration requested at 605.773.7421.
Unleash Your Inner Spy
Do you have what it takes to be a clandestine agent? Find out by joining the Summer Reading Program for Adults and choose your own adventure with the “Spied” novel. Registration begins May 1. Session starts June 3. Those who successfully complete the most missions will be awarded prizes. Registration requested at 605.773.7421.
Summer Reading Adventure
Registration for Rawlins Summer Reading program opens April 29 and has sessions for pre-K kids to teenagers. Program details and registration are available at CityofPierre.org via the Summer Recreation program.
Free Movie Ticket Drawing
Before the end of the month, update your contact information at Rawlins Library and have your name put in a drawing to win two movie tickets.