Join the library every Wednesday in the summer for a fun session with your kids. This week’s special event is a Bike Rodeo at 1 p.m. behind the Government Center. To learn more, call the library at (605) 692-9407.
Gather your friends and put your minds to the test at our themed trivia night! We'll cover every subject and see how much you remember from your school days! This is a non-pub pub-quiz, so ages 16 and up are invited to join. Popcorn is provided! Registration is required, so please contact the library to […]
As part of the #PlantWildflowers grant we received, we added two raised garden beds on the east side of the Brookings Public Library to showcase native wildflowers and encourage pollinators. Elaine Fritz, Brookings Area Master Gardener, will join us to talk about what we chose to plant and what native wildflowers are good for both […]
For this in-person competition, teams will have 45 minutes to build and decorate their own ocean-themed cake. Bring your own cake and we'll provide all the frosting and decorating supplies. You are more than welcome to bring special items from home. Winners will receive a prize and bragging rights! :) Space is limited, so be […]
Come make a Yarn Bird on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30pm! Registration is required for these classes and space is limited, so please call the Library starting May 10th to reserve your spot.
Come to the Library, watch a movie, and have some popcorn! This month’s movie is Cyrano (PG-13 2hr. 4min.) Nobleman, military man and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is secretly in love with Roxanne. However, his insecurity over his dwarf stature prevents him from professing his love, especially when Roxanne confesses that she's interested in Christian, […]
Lee Gabel, former Army Attache at the US Embassy in Ukraine, will be speaking about the crisis in Ukraine. Lee will provide some historical, political and geographic insights to help understand the current war between Ukraine and Russia. Afterwards, he will also answer questions from the audience.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Library is hosting speakers from across the state and country to discuss Native history, culture, and issues. This event will be in-person in the Library's Cooper Room and streamed on Zoom. This week's talk will be "Water: Lakota Spirituality and Science” by Jerome Kills Small. Throughout his […]
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Brookings Public Library is hosting speakers from across the state and country to discuss Native history, culture, and issues. This event will be in person in the Library's Cooper Room and streamed on Zoom. This week's talk will be "Haudenosaunee Women Lacrosse Players: Making Meaning through Rematriation” […]