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'The Seed Keeper' by Diane Wilson

One Book South Dakota 2023 Book Discussion

2023-09-06 17:30:00 2023-09-06 18:30:00 America/Denver 'The Seed Keeper' by Diane Wilson Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Wednesday, September 06
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-06 17:30:00 2023-09-06 18:30:00 America/Denver 'The Seed Keeper' by Diane Wilson A haunting novel spanning several generations, Diane Wilson's 'The Seed Keeper' follows a Dakota family's struggle to preserve their way of life. Check out a book and join the discussion! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

A haunting novel spanning several generations, Diane Wilson's 'The Seed Keeper' follows a Dakota family's struggle to preserve their way of life. Check out a book and join the discussion!

In this year's One Book South Dakota selection, Rosalie Iron Wing draws strength from the knowledge that she is descended from women with souls of iron, women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss.

Check out a copy and join us for the discussion with South Dakota Humanities Council Scholar Molly Barari.

This event is sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Wide | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | seed keeper | discussion |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Phone: 605-394-6139

Hours

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Feb 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about electricity and construct a simple circuit!

Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your own personalized, hand-painted pot in this workshop- perfect for showcasing your new greenery that you'll plant in it at the end!
This event is full

Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn to spot and create patterns through games and art!

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Zines (pronounced zeen) are self-published magazines anyone can create on any topic. Join us to learn about Zines from South Dakota Mines professors and make your own!

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.

Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Teens can get creative making delicious no-bake treats! It's a fun, easy way to whip up sweet snacks and share them with friends.

Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a nature journal from scratch at this hands-on workshop! You'll craft a personalized journal and leave with fun prompts and creative ideas to fill its pages. No experience is necessary!

Sun, Mar 02, 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.

Mon, Mar 03, 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, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into a colorful world of creativity at our fish-painting event! Kids will paint their own bright and beautiful fish, inspired by the book Hooray for Fish!

Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into 'The Bear' by Andrew Krivak, a poignant novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that explores survival, humanity's connection with nature, and the power of storytelling.

Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get hands-on exploring the world of bugs!

Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Zines (pronounced zeen) are self-published magazines anyone can create on any topic. Join us to learn about Zines from South Dakota Mines professors and make your own!

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:45pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the power of public libraries with a screening of 'Free For All,' a documentary about their vital role in communities. Enjoy a relaxing craft while you watch.

Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come create bold and eye-catching neon paintings, experimenting with glowing colors to make unique, vibrant art.

Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Learn coding through cute, fun Edison Robots! Discover how to program the robot with barcodes and how to create your own code with EdBlocks, a block-based coding language.

Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join us to learn about our digital collection on Libby. We will provide an introduction to Libby's features and services and will offer any help or assistance while navigating this amazing resource!

Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
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, Mar 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Practice your creative problem-solving with these fun challenges that combine math, engineering?and paper.

Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Create an LED book light at Tinker Teens and learn basic circuitry to light up your reading!

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about amazing insects while exploring letters!

Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Turn recycled bottles into Bulbasaur planters, combining creativity and eco-friendly fun. It's the perfect way to add Pokémon charm and greenery to your space!

Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join a naturalist from Custer State Park to build bluebird boxes and learn about South Dakota's native birds. Learn tips on supporting local wildlife and leave with a new home for your avian friends!

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a fun, lively singalong of Irish songs and sea shanties! Whether you're a seasoned singer or first-timer, lend your voice and enjoy some great tunes. Lyrics will be provided.

Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the start of the growing season with our Seed Library Kickoff Party! Enjoy free seeds for library cardholders, swap plants with fellow gardeners, and learn how to grow your garden!

Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design and construct a plane using pool noodles and simple craft supplies!

Wed, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join Dr. David Wolff as he uncovers the stories of Black Hills landmarks tied to Seth Bullock, James K.P. Miller, and the Gold Rush- revealing their lasting impact on the region.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Practice numbers and counting with your favorite critters!

Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Calling all Dino Trackers! Join us for a prehistoric adventure with SDSMT's Paleo Club!

Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting?using anything but a paintbrush!

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Try your hand at paper quilling, a fun and relaxing art form using rolled paper strips to create beautiful designs. No experience is necessary- just bring your creativity!
Registration opens Wednesday, March 12 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Observe insects through fun crafts and play!

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Remarkably Bright Creatures is an exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, tracing a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 10:00am