Blackout Poetry April is National Poetry Month! Express yourself by creating poetry from discarded book pages. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
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Poetry Reading by Dr. Kevin Cole Dr. Kevin Cole will read from his recently released book, Late Summer Plums. and talk about his creative process. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
DIY: Paracord Bracelets
Shakespeare Poetry Contest
Make a paracord bracelet. Brandon Community Library | Tuesday, April 18, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Pick up a brochure at any branch for details on how to enter Siouxland Libraries’ Shakespeare-themed poetry contest. Entries can be submitted March 9–April 9.
Life-Size Clue
Teen Advisory Board
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? Find out whodunit in this life-size version of the popular board game. Grades 6–12. Ronning Library | Sunday, April 2, 2–3 p.m.
Middle- and high-schoolers plan programs, suggest materials for library purchase and learn about volunteering. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 6, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oak View Branch | Thursday, April 13, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Washington High School Ronning Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 7–8 p.m.
Page to Screen: Poetry Month Discover how poetry made its way from the written page to the screen. Write a poem or create blackout poetry to hang on the Poet Tree! Grades 4–8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 4:15–5 p.m.
Page to Screen: World of Wonder Discover the books behind popular movies. Create your own precept inspired by the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio! Grades 4–8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 25, 4:15–5 p.m.
Poetry and Limerick Contest Write a limerick or poem. Return the entry to Brandon by April 15. The winning entry will be published in the Brandon Valley Challenger. Brandon Community Library | April 1–15
April Programs
Teen Job Prep Series Looking for a summer job, but don’t know where to start? Found a job, but you’re unsure about the next step? This Job Prep Series has answers. Ages 15–19. Registration required. Prairie West Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Teens Create Downtown: T.C.D.T. An art workshop the first Saturday of every month with the opportunity to create your own art. Drop in and leave as you like. Grades 6–12. Downtown Library | Saturday, April 1, 2–4 p.m.
Poetry Reading with Dakota Women Poets Colton Book Club This month’s book is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Colton Branch | Monday, April 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Compassionate Sioux Falls Living Library Talk with human “books” for a unique story, a new perspective, and to broaden understanding of this diverse community. Downtown Branch | Sunday, April 2, 2–4 p.m. Fiction and Poetry Writers’ Group Critique and workshop open to all. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 18, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Getting to Know AARP Erik Gaikowski, director of AARP South Dakota, will discuss the organization’s programs, fraud watch, discounts, and more. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Library Language Learners: Latin Attend free Latin classes. Play games, learn history, and impress your friends. Downtown Library | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10; 5:30–6:30 p.m. Lit and Knit Discuss favorite books and authors while knitting squares to be made into blankets and donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 6–7 p.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
A celebration of National Poetry Month, followed by a Q & A. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 20, 7–8:30 p.m. Shakespeare Poetry Contest Pick up a brochure at any branch for details on how to enter Siouxland Libraries’ Shakespeare-themed poetry contest. Entries can be submitted March 9–April 9. Siouxland Shakespearience: Tea with the Bard Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with a free performance by the Bare Bodkins Theater Company. Then, test your knowledge of the playwright’s work, brush up your insult skills. Prizes will be awarded. Register at 367-8060. Oak View Branch | Sunday, April 23, 2–4 p.m. Spring Into Gardening Master Gardener helps beginning gardeners plan for the growing season. Colton Branch | Saturday, April 8, 10–11 a.m. Sweet Reads Book Club
120 South Phillips Avenue
A club for people who enjoy reading a variety of books—and discussing them over coffee and treats. This month’s book is Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Half-Baked Cupcakes | Tuesday, April 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Table-Top Game Night A monthly evening of table-top games. Bring a game from home you’ve been waiting to try or play one of ours. Crooks Branch | Monday, April 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Third Annual Poetry Slam
200 South Phillips Avenue
Listen or register to read your original work by calling 367-8700. Coffea Downtown | Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Kazukes Concert
Trivia Night at Monks
A unique performance by the Sioux Falls Kazukes (kazoo/ukulele band). Caille Branch | Friday, April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Test your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Up to six team members; first 90 people. Must be 21 years or older. Food and beverage available for purchase. Monk’s House of Ale Repute | Tuesday, April 18, 6–8 p.m.
Page Turners Book Group
420 East Eighth Street
For those who love to read a variety of genres or want to expand their reading horizons. April’s title is Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy. Ronning Branch | Monday, April 17, 7–8 p.m.
Yarn-A-Bit
Poetry Reading by Dr. Kevin Cole
Young @ Heart Book Club
Dr. Kevin Cole will read from his recently released book, Late Summer Plums. and talk about his creative process. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
A young-adult book club for adults. April’s book is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Registration required. Oak View Branch | Monday, April 10, 7–8 p.m.
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For beginning stitchers or advanced yarn-spinners. Bring your own supplies. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 7–8:30 p.m.
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Crafternoon Storytime
Help your baby develop listening and language skills with songs, stories, and playtime. Get to know other families. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Brandon Community Library | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Caille Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 1, 15, 22, 9:30–10 a.m. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:05–10:40 a.m.
Art activities help youngsters develop the skills needed to be successful readers and learners. For 2-year-olds and caregivers. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 27, 10:15–10:50 a.m.
Practice new techniques and discover the artists/illustrators who used them. Downtown Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 4–5 p.m.
Stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 2 to 6. Caille Branch | Sundays, April 2, 9, 23, 30, 2–2:30 p.m.
Family Friday
Book Tour Tuesday
DIY Day
Explore books and characters through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Colton Branch | Saturday, April 22, 9–11 a.m. Hartford Branch | Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Music and Movement
A morning of fun building a fort. Bring your own pillows and flashlights. Oak View Branch | Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Learn something new at the Downtown Library. Celebrate Earth Hour by creating a bird feeder. Downtown Library | Friday, April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Easter Bunny Storytime
Music Monday
Full STEAM Ahead
Family Storytime
Discover science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Grades 3 to 5. Caille Branch | Wednesday, April 5, 4–5 p.m.
Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music, and movement at this drop-in program. Brandon Community Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 7–7:30 p.m. Colton Branch | Fridays, April 7, 14, 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11–11:35 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 10:30–11 a.m. Oak View Branch | Mondays, April 10, 17, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Saturdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30–11 a.m.
Lapsit
Boost your child’s language development and support early learning through dance! For children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, April 7, 10:15–11 a.m. Preschool for Parents Parents of children ages birth to 5 create hands-on activities to promote/develop early learning skills. This month’s activity is an “I Spy” bottle. Guided playtime is provided. Parent registration required. Caille Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Preschool Science Explore science concepts through stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, April 15, 3–3:45 p.m. Preschool Storytime Encourage a love of reading and develop early learning through stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities. For children ages 3 to 5. Brandon Community Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Caille Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Monday, April 3, 10, 10:15–10:50 a.m. & 1–1:35 p.m. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:05–10:40 a.m., 10:45–11:20 a.m., 1–1:35 p.m. Tinker Tots Explore, create, learn through STEAM activities for children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, April 14, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Share books and activities about family to further your child’s early learning. Downtown Library | Friday, April 28, 10:15–11:15 a.m. Family Fort Day
A storytime with books, songs, and activities to further your child’s early learning. Downtown Library | Monday, April 24, 10:15–10:50 a.m. and 1–1:35 p.m. Saturday Storytime A drop-in program with books, rhymes, music, and movement. Ronning Branch | Saturday, April 29, 10:30–11 a.m. Scavenger Hunt Find out about all the resources the library has to offer! Explore with your kids through an engaging game of scavenger hunt. Prizes awarded. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Teddy Bear Sleep-Over Bring your stuffed animals to a sleepover at the library. Check-in is 12 noon to 5 p.m. Friday. Come back Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to pick them up—and see the fun they had. Crooks Branch | Friday, April 28 Wee Read and Explore Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For children ages 3 to 6. Colton Branch | Friday, April 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Tuesday, April 25, 10:30–11 a.m.
Wee Read & Discover Promote learning with self-directed, come-and-go activities. April’s theme is “Spring.” Downtown Library | Monday, April 3, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Wee Read and Explore Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For children ages 3 to 6. Caille Branch | Friday, April 14, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Thursday, April 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Wee Read and Sign Simple signs build a communication bridge from infancy to childhood. Learn to use stories, songs, and signs to boost brain development. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 8, 29, 9:30–10 a.m. | Tuesday, April 11, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Fun Fridays It’s Friday! Celebrate by learning something new. Downtown Library | Fridays, April 7, 21, 28, 4–5 p.m. FuNdAy MoNdAy Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. This month’s theme is Modern Art. Grades K to 3. Caille Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:45-4:45 p.m. The Imagineers Explore your creative side. Afterschool adventures with stories and activities. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:15-4 p.m. Kreative Kids
Fridays with Rocky Encourage the love of reading and develop your child’s learning skills at this storytime with a certified therapy dog. Oak View Branch | Fridays, April 14, 28, 10:30–11 a.m.
Funny Punny Day Knock, knock. Who’s there? You! Storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by fun(ny)-filled crafts and activities. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Library Explorers
Moving and Grooving Storytime
Learn about the world through simple science experiments. Grades 3 to 5. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 12, 4:15-5 p.m.
Perfect for wiggle worms—music, movement, and books. Encourage your child’s love of reading and promote early learning. Oak View Branch | Mondays, April 3, 24, 10:30–11 a.m.
A new release or classic children’s film. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Baltic Branch 213 St. Olaf Avenue, Baltic, SD | 605-529-5415 Brandon Branch 305 South Splitrock Boulevard, Brandon, SD | 605-582-2390 Caille Branch 4100 Carnegie Circle, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8144 Colton Branch 402 South Dakota Avenue, Colton, SD | 605-446-3519 Crooks Branch 900 North West Avenue, Crooks, SD | 605-543-5296 Downtown Library 200 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8720 Garretson Branch 649 Main Avenue, Garretson, SD | 605-594-6619 Hartford Branch 705 East Second Street, Hartford, SD | 605-528-3223 Humboldt Branch 201 South Main Street, Humboldt, SD | 605-363-3361 Oak View Branch 3700 East Third Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8060 Prairie West Branch 7630 West 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605--978-6899 Ronning Branch 3100 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8140 Valley Springs Branch 401 Broadway Avenue, Valley Springs, SD | 605-757-6264
Family storytime with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Brandon Community Library | Saturday, April 8, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Movie Wednesday
Toddler Time Nurture a love of books through music, movement, and activities, while developing language, motor, and social skills. For 2-year-olds and caregivers. Brandon Community Library | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Caille Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 10:15–10:40 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:45–11:15 a.m.
Discovery Day
Poetry and Limerick Contest Write a limerick or poem. Return the entry to Brandon by April 15. The winning entry will be published in the Brandon Valley Challenger. Brandon Community Library | April 1–15 STEM Tuesday Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Grades 3–5. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 4–5 p.m. Tail Waggin’ Tutors Bone up your child’s reading skills. Book a 15-minute reading session with a certified therapy dog. Registration required. Downtown Library | Sunday, April 2, 2–3 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 3:15–4 p.m. Ronning Branch | Saturday, April 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Tremendous Tuesday Explore the book series You Wouldn’t Want to . . . A new book and activity each week. Ronning Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Unplug and Play A come-and-go program that tests skills and knowledge through activities that don’t use computers. Oak View Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 24, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Wii Wednesday Play Wii games for exercise and fun. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, April 12, 26, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Pajama Storytime Wind down at this evening story program for families. Pajamas optional. Downtown Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30–7 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 7–7:30 p.m.
Preschool Poetry Storytime Encourage a love of reading—stories, rhymes, songs, and activities in celebration of National Poetry Month. For children ages 3 to 5. Downtown Library | Monday, April 10, 10:15–10:45 a.m. & 1–1:35 p.m.
Second Saturday Storytime Plant the seed for reading with this storytime, songs, and a craft about gardening and plants. We’ll plant our own flower garden. For families with children ages 3 to 5. Oak View Branch | Saturday, April 8, 10:30–11:10 a.m.
Sensory Storytime Books, songs, movement, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning. Ideal for children with sensory integration challenges or those with autism spectrum disorder. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 8, 22, 2–3 p.m.
Spring Bookwalk at Outdoor Campus
4500 South Oxbow Avenue Hike a trail lined by pages of the book Spilt Milk by Charles Green Shaw at the Outdoor Campus on Monday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A free drop-in program. Outdoor Campus | Monday, April 17, 10 a.m.–12 noon
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Art Adventures
Crafternoon Storytime
Help your baby develop listening and language skills with songs, stories, and playtime. Get to know other families. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Brandon Community Library | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Caille Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 1, 15, 22, 9:30–10 a.m. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:05–10:40 a.m.
Art activities help youngsters develop the skills needed to be successful readers and learners. For 2-year-olds and caregivers. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 27, 10:15–10:50 a.m.
Practice new techniques and discover the artists/illustrators who used them. Downtown Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 4–5 p.m.
Stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 2 to 6. Caille Branch | Sundays, April 2, 9, 23, 30, 2–2:30 p.m.
Family Friday
Book Tour Tuesday
DIY Day
Explore books and characters through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Colton Branch | Saturday, April 22, 9–11 a.m. Hartford Branch | Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Music and Movement
A morning of fun building a fort. Bring your own pillows and flashlights. Oak View Branch | Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Learn something new at the Downtown Library. Celebrate Earth Hour by creating a bird feeder. Downtown Library | Friday, April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Easter Bunny Storytime
Music Monday
Full STEAM Ahead
Family Storytime
Discover science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Grades 3 to 5. Caille Branch | Wednesday, April 5, 4–5 p.m.
Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music, and movement at this drop-in program. Brandon Community Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 7–7:30 p.m. Colton Branch | Fridays, April 7, 14, 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11–11:35 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 10:30–11 a.m. Oak View Branch | Mondays, April 10, 17, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Saturdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30–11 a.m.
Lapsit
Boost your child’s language development and support early learning through dance! For children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, April 7, 10:15–11 a.m. Preschool for Parents Parents of children ages birth to 5 create hands-on activities to promote/develop early learning skills. This month’s activity is an “I Spy” bottle. Guided playtime is provided. Parent registration required. Caille Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Preschool Science Explore science concepts through stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, April 15, 3–3:45 p.m. Preschool Storytime Encourage a love of reading and develop early learning through stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities. For children ages 3 to 5. Brandon Community Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Caille Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Monday, April 3, 10, 10:15–10:50 a.m. & 1–1:35 p.m. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:05–10:40 a.m., 10:45–11:20 a.m., 1–1:35 p.m. Tinker Tots Explore, create, learn through STEAM activities for children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, April 14, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Share books and activities about family to further your child’s early learning. Downtown Library | Friday, April 28, 10:15–11:15 a.m. Family Fort Day
A storytime with books, songs, and activities to further your child’s early learning. Downtown Library | Monday, April 24, 10:15–10:50 a.m. and 1–1:35 p.m. Saturday Storytime A drop-in program with books, rhymes, music, and movement. Ronning Branch | Saturday, April 29, 10:30–11 a.m. Scavenger Hunt Find out about all the resources the library has to offer! Explore with your kids through an engaging game of scavenger hunt. Prizes awarded. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Teddy Bear Sleep-Over Bring your stuffed animals to a sleepover at the library. Check-in is 12 noon to 5 p.m. Friday. Come back Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to pick them up—and see the fun they had. Crooks Branch | Friday, April 28 Wee Read and Explore Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For children ages 3 to 6. Colton Branch | Friday, April 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Tuesday, April 25, 10:30–11 a.m.
Wee Read & Discover Promote learning with self-directed, come-and-go activities. April’s theme is “Spring.” Downtown Library | Monday, April 3, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Wee Read and Explore Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. For children ages 3 to 6. Caille Branch | Friday, April 14, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Thursday, April 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Wee Read and Sign Simple signs build a communication bridge from infancy to childhood. Learn to use stories, songs, and signs to boost brain development. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 8, 29, 9:30–10 a.m. | Tuesday, April 11, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Fun Fridays It’s Friday! Celebrate by learning something new. Downtown Library | Fridays, April 7, 21, 28, 4–5 p.m. FuNdAy MoNdAy Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. This month’s theme is Modern Art. Grades K to 3. Caille Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:45-4:45 p.m. The Imagineers Explore your creative side. Afterschool adventures with stories and activities. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:15-4 p.m. Kreative Kids
Fridays with Rocky Encourage the love of reading and develop your child’s learning skills at this storytime with a certified therapy dog. Oak View Branch | Fridays, April 14, 28, 10:30–11 a.m.
Funny Punny Day Knock, knock. Who’s there? You! Storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by fun(ny)-filled crafts and activities. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Library Explorers
Moving and Grooving Storytime
Learn about the world through simple science experiments. Grades 3 to 5. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 12, 4:15-5 p.m.
Perfect for wiggle worms—music, movement, and books. Encourage your child’s love of reading and promote early learning. Oak View Branch | Mondays, April 3, 24, 10:30–11 a.m.
A new release or classic children’s film. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Baltic Branch 213 St. Olaf Avenue, Baltic, SD | 605-529-5415 Brandon Branch 305 South Splitrock Boulevard, Brandon, SD | 605-582-2390 Caille Branch 4100 Carnegie Circle, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8144 Colton Branch 402 South Dakota Avenue, Colton, SD | 605-446-3519 Crooks Branch 900 North West Avenue, Crooks, SD | 605-543-5296 Downtown Library 200 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8720 Garretson Branch 649 Main Avenue, Garretson, SD | 605-594-6619 Hartford Branch 705 East Second Street, Hartford, SD | 605-528-3223 Humboldt Branch 201 South Main Street, Humboldt, SD | 605-363-3361 Oak View Branch 3700 East Third Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8060 Prairie West Branch 7630 West 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605--978-6899 Ronning Branch 3100 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8140 Valley Springs Branch 401 Broadway Avenue, Valley Springs, SD | 605-757-6264
Family storytime with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Brandon Community Library | Saturday, April 8, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Movie Wednesday
Toddler Time Nurture a love of books through music, movement, and activities, while developing language, motor, and social skills. For 2-year-olds and caregivers. Brandon Community Library | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Caille Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 10:15–10:40 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:45–11:15 a.m.
Discovery Day
Poetry and Limerick Contest Write a limerick or poem. Return the entry to Brandon by April 15. The winning entry will be published in the Brandon Valley Challenger. Brandon Community Library | April 1–15 STEM Tuesday Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Grades 3–5. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 4–5 p.m. Tail Waggin’ Tutors Bone up your child’s reading skills. Book a 15-minute reading session with a certified therapy dog. Registration required. Downtown Library | Sunday, April 2, 2–3 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 3:15–4 p.m. Ronning Branch | Saturday, April 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Tremendous Tuesday Explore the book series You Wouldn’t Want to . . . A new book and activity each week. Ronning Branch | Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Unplug and Play A come-and-go program that tests skills and knowledge through activities that don’t use computers. Oak View Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 24, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Wii Wednesday Play Wii games for exercise and fun. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, April 12, 26, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Pajama Storytime Wind down at this evening story program for families. Pajamas optional. Downtown Library | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30–7 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 7–7:30 p.m.
Preschool Poetry Storytime Encourage a love of reading—stories, rhymes, songs, and activities in celebration of National Poetry Month. For children ages 3 to 5. Downtown Library | Monday, April 10, 10:15–10:45 a.m. & 1–1:35 p.m.
Second Saturday Storytime Plant the seed for reading with this storytime, songs, and a craft about gardening and plants. We’ll plant our own flower garden. For families with children ages 3 to 5. Oak View Branch | Saturday, April 8, 10:30–11:10 a.m.
Sensory Storytime Books, songs, movement, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning. Ideal for children with sensory integration challenges or those with autism spectrum disorder. Downtown Library | Saturdays, April 8, 22, 2–3 p.m.
Spring Bookwalk at Outdoor Campus
4500 South Oxbow Avenue Hike a trail lined by pages of the book Spilt Milk by Charles Green Shaw at the Outdoor Campus on Monday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A free drop-in program. Outdoor Campus | Monday, April 17, 10 a.m.–12 noon
Blackout Poetry April is National Poetry Month! Express yourself by creating poetry from discarded book pages. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
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Poetry Reading by Dr. Kevin Cole Dr. Kevin Cole will read from his recently released book, Late Summer Plums. and talk about his creative process. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
DIY: Paracord Bracelets
Shakespeare Poetry Contest
Make a paracord bracelet. Brandon Community Library | Tuesday, April 18, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Pick up a brochure at any branch for details on how to enter Siouxland Libraries’ Shakespeare-themed poetry contest. Entries can be submitted March 9–April 9.
Life-Size Clue
Teen Advisory Board
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? Find out whodunit in this life-size version of the popular board game. Grades 6–12. Ronning Library | Sunday, April 2, 2–3 p.m.
Middle- and high-schoolers plan programs, suggest materials for library purchase and learn about volunteering. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 6, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oak View Branch | Thursday, April 13, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Washington High School Ronning Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 7–8 p.m.
Page to Screen: Poetry Month Discover how poetry made its way from the written page to the screen. Write a poem or create blackout poetry to hang on the Poet Tree! Grades 4–8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 4:15–5 p.m.
Page to Screen: World of Wonder Discover the books behind popular movies. Create your own precept inspired by the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio! Grades 4–8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 25, 4:15–5 p.m.
Poetry and Limerick Contest Write a limerick or poem. Return the entry to Brandon by April 15. The winning entry will be published in the Brandon Valley Challenger. Brandon Community Library | April 1–15
April Programs
Teen Job Prep Series Looking for a summer job, but don’t know where to start? Found a job, but you’re unsure about the next step? This Job Prep Series has answers. Ages 15–19. Registration required. Prairie West Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Teens Create Downtown: T.C.D.T. An art workshop the first Saturday of every month with the opportunity to create your own art. Drop in and leave as you like. Grades 6–12. Downtown Library | Saturday, April 1, 2–4 p.m.
Poetry Reading with Dakota Women Poets Colton Book Club This month’s book is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Colton Branch | Monday, April 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Compassionate Sioux Falls Living Library Talk with human “books” for a unique story, a new perspective, and to broaden understanding of this diverse community. Downtown Branch | Sunday, April 2, 2–4 p.m. Fiction and Poetry Writers’ Group Critique and workshop open to all. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 18, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Getting to Know AARP Erik Gaikowski, director of AARP South Dakota, will discuss the organization’s programs, fraud watch, discounts, and more. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Library Language Learners: Latin Attend free Latin classes. Play games, learn history, and impress your friends. Downtown Library | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10; 5:30–6:30 p.m. Lit and Knit Discuss favorite books and authors while knitting squares to be made into blankets and donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 6–7 p.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
A celebration of National Poetry Month, followed by a Q & A. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 20, 7–8:30 p.m. Shakespeare Poetry Contest Pick up a brochure at any branch for details on how to enter Siouxland Libraries’ Shakespeare-themed poetry contest. Entries can be submitted March 9–April 9. Siouxland Shakespearience: Tea with the Bard Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with a free performance by the Bare Bodkins Theater Company. Then, test your knowledge of the playwright’s work, brush up your insult skills. Prizes will be awarded. Register at 367-8060. Oak View Branch | Sunday, April 23, 2–4 p.m. Spring Into Gardening Master Gardener helps beginning gardeners plan for the growing season. Colton Branch | Saturday, April 8, 10–11 a.m. Sweet Reads Book Club
120 South Phillips Avenue
A club for people who enjoy reading a variety of books—and discussing them over coffee and treats. This month’s book is Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Half-Baked Cupcakes | Tuesday, April 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Table-Top Game Night A monthly evening of table-top games. Bring a game from home you’ve been waiting to try or play one of ours. Crooks Branch | Monday, April 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Third Annual Poetry Slam
200 South Phillips Avenue
Listen or register to read your original work by calling 367-8700. Coffea Downtown | Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Kazukes Concert
Trivia Night at Monks
A unique performance by the Sioux Falls Kazukes (kazoo/ukulele band). Caille Branch | Friday, April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Test your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Up to six team members; first 90 people. Must be 21 years or older. Food and beverage available for purchase. Monk’s House of Ale Repute | Tuesday, April 18, 6–8 p.m.
Page Turners Book Group
420 East Eighth Street
For those who love to read a variety of genres or want to expand their reading horizons. April’s title is Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy. Ronning Branch | Monday, April 17, 7–8 p.m.
Yarn-A-Bit
Poetry Reading by Dr. Kevin Cole
Young @ Heart Book Club
Dr. Kevin Cole will read from his recently released book, Late Summer Plums. and talk about his creative process. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
A young-adult book club for adults. April’s book is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Registration required. Oak View Branch | Monday, April 10, 7–8 p.m.
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For beginning stitchers or advanced yarn-spinners. Bring your own supplies. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 7–8:30 p.m.
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