Community Calendar

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.

Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility. No fee or equipment required!
When: Every Monday Time: 1:30 – 2:15 PM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
When: Every Friday Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
No Yoga 9/1, 10/13, 11/28, 12/26

Now that your glass bottles are beautifully painted and decorated, it’s time to make some pretty flowers to go inside! Using colorful craft materials, you’ll create your very own handmade blooms to complete your one-of-a-kind display.
When: Monday, September 29th Time: 4:00-4:45PM Age: K-2nd Grades Registration: No registration required

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.

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.