Kid's Summer Reading
June 1 — July 31
Get ready for 9 weeks of reading fun! Read or be read to for 15 minutes a day and track your progress each week.
Forgot to log your minutes? Don't worry, you can catch up on logging your reading minutes at any time and still earn your rewards! Just remember to read every day!
Reading Logs & Prize Entry
- Reading logs can be picked up from the library or printed from home. JUNE LOG | JULY LOG
- Complete June's log and turn it in starting July 1 to receive a seed starter kit, a free book, and an entry into the medium prize drawing. Pick up another log and read through July for a free ICEE coupon, another free book, and one more entry into the medium prize drawing!
- All logs must be submitted by August 31 for entry into the grand prize drawing.
Grand Prizes
Read and submit logs for both June and July for a chance to win a grand prize!
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Ages 10-12 |
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| Dino Dig Table | Coding Robot | Telescope |
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| Strider Bike* | Retrospec Bike* | Microscope |
*Bike colors may vary
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Click the logo above to visit our Beanstack page, create a profile and start earning prizes!
Thanks to the following sponsors for their support of our Summer Reading Challenge!
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EVENTS FOR KIDS
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Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Trace and build a very hungry caterpillar while practicing letters, tracing skills, and building perseverance!
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoyt Room
Discover some of the amazing reptiles and amphibians you can find in Custer State Park, from slimy tadpoles to scaly snakes and much more!
Mon, Aug 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join local author Janette McIntyre for a special storytime featuring The Bloom Children Move and exploring the big feelings that can come with moving and change.
Tue, Aug 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 18, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Design and construct a stable, freestanding structure using only newspaper and tape!
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Bring camping indoors as we play and learn about everything that makes camping fun!
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Sun, Aug 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring violin, guitar, banjo, piano, and more. Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxing concert with something for everyone!
Tue, Aug 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Design a vision board and visually map out your goals for the upcoming school year!
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Get to know the wildlife of the Black Hills with activities that explore where animals live, what they eat, and how they survive.
Sun, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
As beloved panda Fu Bao returns to China, her devoted keepers face an emotional farewell in this heartfelt documentary.
Tue, Sep 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, then explore a real firetruck afterwards in front of the library!
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Explore the science of ice and snow through hands-on activities and chilly discoveries.
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room
Learn the basics of computer-aided design (CAD) while creating fun, hands-on digital projects.
Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Build a slingshot from simple craft supplies and explore the fun of engineering and design!
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn about the parts of flowers and their reproduction through dissection!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Make a craft or two (or even three!) with your family at our new monthly craft event! We?ll have a variety of supplies and examples ready for you to explore, so don?t be afraid to try something new.
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Discover how desert plants and animals survive and beat the heat!
Thu, Sep 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Calling all young creative writers! Join us for a creative writing workshop designed for children ages 8 - 12.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Learn about the parts of flowers and their reproduction through dissection!
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 10:00am
Sun, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy a magical Frozen story time with BHCT actors portraying favorite characters, then snap photos with the cast and create a craft that will melt even the iciest heart!
Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Sep 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Explore engineering and mathematics by building 3D structures out of candy!
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Explore forests, wildlife, and nature with games, then make a snack for yourself!
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Learn about the dangers and benefits of wildland fires with a Custer State Park ranger and discover how fire plays an important role in healthy ecosystems.
Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Sep 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Construct a wind-powered car using craft materials, then see how far and how fast it can go!
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Dive into ocean habitats and discover underwater creatures!
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy story time, a fun craft, and a book signing with local author Lisa Porisch as she shares books that help children explore feelings and friendship.
Sun, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Experience a lyrical documentary exploring the bond between father-daughter National Geographic photographers, the changing media landscape, and the power of visual storytelling.
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Build the tallest spaghetti tower possible while exploring real-world engineering principles!
Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us at Outdoor Campus West for an evening story time celebrating the outdoors, followed by a fun s?mores-making activity under the open sky.
Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, then explore a real firetruck afterwards in front of the library!
Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
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Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Saturday, September 26 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Sun, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!
Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, then explore a real firetruck afterwards in front of the library!
Tue, Nov 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
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!
Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Nov 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 28 2026 at 9:00am
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
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!