Community Calendar

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Tuesdays at 10am for Baby & Toddler Storytime for ages 0-3. Rhymes, lapbounce, sensory play, and stories with Miss Cindy.

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.

Come to Lego Club and let creativity flow free. Follow prompts and challenges, or free build your own creations. The choice is yours. What will you build?
When: September 30th Magic Lego Club Time: 4:00PM-4:45PM

Miss Estella Akasha, who hopes to teach her vampire pupils correct etiquette for a Halloween party they’ll attend with students of the W.A.Z. Academy, led by the mysterious Wilton Zamphere. Can she do it? And what does W.A.Z. stand for, anyway?

Roles for 12 in grades 3 and up. The roles of Miss Akasha and Wilton Zamphere are for those in middle or high school students.

Rehearsals will run Sunday-Thursday from October 5 to October 24. Not every cast member attends every rehearsal, until production week when attendance is mandatory.

No theatre experience is needed to audition. A list of rehearsal conflicts should be brought to the auditions; conflicts are accommodated when possible.

Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga
Tuesdays, September 16 – October 21 | 6:30–7:15 pm

Unwind at the end of your day with a calming yoga practice in the museum galleries. Grounded in Art: Evening Yoga invites participants to stretch, strengthen, and restore through rejuvenating mat-based movement. Guided by yoga instructor Mandy Lyons, this practice encourages relaxation, balance, and creative renewal in a setting that supports both body and mind.

All supplies are provided. BYO mat if you’re able.

We will also be offering a chair yoga class on Monday mornings at 8:00am.

Questions? Call the Museum at (605)688-5423.

The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is presenting its biennial international altered book exhibition “Bound and Unbound VIII,” juried by Bratislava, Slovakia-based altered book artist and illustrator, Isobelle Ouzman, now through Jan. 5, 2026.

“Bound and Unbound VIII” is located in the exhibition cases on the second floor of the I.D. Weeks Library. It is open to the public for viewing during library operating hours, which can be found online. The exhibition can also be viewed online in the Digital Library of South Dakota https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/exhibitions/search/searchterm/Bound%20and%20Unbound%208:%20Altered%20Book%20Exhibition/field/relatig/mode/exact/conn/and.

The University Libraries Art and Exhibits Committee, sponsor of the exhibition, seeks to showcase a diverse range of international altered book art, to present the work locally and to build an online research collection of altered books.

Introduce your child to the magical world of books and language through engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities
Story Time is thoughtfully designed to support early literacy development and help prepare your child for future school success. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for young children to build social skills and make new friends.
Each session features a new theme or topic, keeping the experience fresh and exciting. Programs typically last about 30 minutes. No registration is required—just drop in! Caregivers are expected to attend with their children.
When: Every other Wednesday starting September 3rd through November 26th
Time: 10:00-10:30AM Registration: No registration required
Themes:
- Sept 17th – Rabbits
- Oct 1st – Author Feature – Melanie Watt
- Oct 15th – Zoo
- Oct 29th – Halloween (can wear costumes if they want)
- Nov 12th – Polar Bears
- Nov 26th – Dinosaurs

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Wednesdays at 11am for PreK Storytime for ages 3-6. Celebrate literacy with movement, stories and crafts every Wednesday with Miss Sierra.

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Wednesday, October 1st, at 11am for a special Pre-K Storytime event with author Whitnee Coy for ages 3-6!

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.