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Registration opens:
October 01st, 2025

Chapter Chat Book Club

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

2025-10-30 18:00:00 2025-10-30 19:00:00 America/Denver Chapter Chat Book Club Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, October 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-30 18:00:00 2025-10-30 19:00:00 America/Denver Chapter Chat Book Club A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.

“The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.”

Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident.

As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become.

Registration is limited to 12, but walk-ins are welcome! Pick up a copy of this month's book from the library!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Educational |

TAGS: | chapter chat | Book Club |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Phone: 605-394-6139

Hours

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Manga, but make it mini! Craft a shelf full of teeny-tiny manga while watching anime on the big screen.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
On the 80th observance of the Hiroshima bombings, join us to honor the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who folded 1,000 cranes with a wish for peace.

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Hey, kids! Read all summer and earn cool beads! Then join a fun workshop to create a cool keychain using macramé, jewelry tools, and hardware to showcase your summer reading journey.

Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!

Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Tue, Aug 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a glider out of common household items and learn how spinning an object can affect its flight path.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn basic coding language, then use that knowledge to play with the library's collection of robots!

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Use paper, cardboard, string, and other everyday items to build an impenetrable fortress. But look out, there are catapults at the ready to put your structure to the test!

Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn to recognize, name, and express feelings through creative play and storytelling.

Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a thrilling gaming night where teens can dive into the world of PSVR and experience exciting virtual reality games!

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Submerge yourself in the streams and rivers in the Black Hills and the influence they have on their habitats.

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.

Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Tue, Aug 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the night sky with these fun (and delicious) activities!

Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - 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.

Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the special people in our lives and explore what it means to be a good friend.

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Author Ann Charles shares the latest industry shifts, marketing challenges, and how she's adapting in today's unpredictable publishing climate- plus a reading from her newest book.

Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Whether you?re heading back to school and need help with lunch prep or just need some pointers for making your own budget-friendly meals, this month?s teen Book Bakes is sure to give you a boost.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Founder's Park
Join the library at Founder's Park as we celebrate a summer of reading with a community pizza party!

Sun, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the surprisingly massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in 'meaningless' pursuits.

Mon, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!

Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Tue, Aug 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Craft a collage-style vision board to inspire you to reach your goals this year.

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn the basics of soap crafting in this hands-on workshop! You'll create 2-3 custom bars using the melt-and-pour method, with options to add scents, colors, and dried botanicals.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Discover what makes each of us unique and powerful with superhero fun.

Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection of Indigenous short stories that dares to ask the question: Are you ready to be un-settled?

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make your paintings pop and shine at this week?s Crafternoon. We?ll be making bejeweled masterpieces that?ll add shimmer to any room.

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Families are invited to join local author Dr. Whitnee Coy for a reading of Elsie?s Adventures to Harmony Hills: The Big Move!

Sun, Aug 31, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special story time that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!

Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.

Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.

Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.