Community Calendar

Calling all aspiring inventors! In this hands-on camp, students in grades 4–6 will dive into the world of innovation by exploring famous inventors and their game-changing creations. Then, they’ll take on the challenge of designing, building, and testing their own inventions. With collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving, campers will transform everyday materials into something brand new. Days of ‘76 Museum; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; $50 for members and $55 for non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required. Scholarships are available. Call Education Director Tera Richards at 605-578-1657 for reservations or questions about the program.

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Wednesday, June 18th, at 9:30am for Baby & Toddler Storytime for ages 0-3. Rhymes, lapbounce, sensory play, and stories. This is a repeat of the Tuesday storytime. Please attend only Tuesday or only Wednesday.

Join us for a special edition of Deep Roots featuring Tawney Brunsch, Executive Director of Lakota Funds, a Native CDFI based on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

10:00 a.m. – Presentation at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
Tawney will share how Lakota Funds empowers Native entrepreneurs and strengthens local economies through financial services, education, and asset-building strategies. Learn more at lakotafunds.org.

11:00 a.m. – Garden Tour
Following the presentation, participants are invited to visit Čhaŋgléška Wakȟáŋ, SURF’s ethnobotanical garden. Transportation will be provided.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket this summer for our adventure begins at the library, color-themed Story Time! In partnership with 4H members, we will have some special animal guests joining us for story time in June and July. Story Time will be held in our outdoor area or inside depending on the weather.
This program focuses on preschool-age children, but all ages are welcome. No registration required and caregivers are required to attend.
June 4th – July 30th – 10:00AM. No program on July 2nd.

Join us at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum to see what STEM is all about. This event is for all ages. Come and see the following groups that will be helping us with STEM Day; 28th Security Forces with Robo Dog, 28th Munitions, 28th Civil Engineering, 28th Explosive Ordnance Disposal, 28th School Liaison Manager, School of Mines, Rushmore Squardron. They will all have something unique to share with you about STEM Day.

Artist Reception: Friday, June 6th from 6pm-9pm
Artist Talk: 7pm

On View June 6 – June 21, 2025

Ever found yourself flipping through a waiting room pamphlet and wondering, “Who actually picks these up?” Bailey Meadow sure has. Bailey’s Growing Pain Pamphlets is an interactive installation that reimagines the overlooked, the crumpled-up, the free-for-the-taking as an art form—one that is as humorous as it is heartfelt.

A love letter to print ephemera, community knowledge, and the joy of the mundane, this project blends design, writing, pop culture, and personal storytelling into a collection of pamphlets covering everything from Michael Cera to Midwest survival tactics. These aren’t your average doctor’s office handouts; they’re designed to be picked up, tossed in the backseat, rediscovered, and, ultimately, lived with.

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Wednesday, June 18th, at 11am for PreK Storytime for ages 3-6. Celebrate literacy with movement, stories and crafts every Wednesday with Miss Sierra.

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.

Pie and Bingo!
Come to the library and play a few rounds of bingo, win prizes, and enjoy a slice of pie with friends as you listen to a guest speaker or musician from the community. Everyone is welcome. No registration required.
When: Wednesdays, Jan. 15th, Feb. 19th, Mar. 19th, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, Aug. 20th, Sept. 17th, Oct. 15th, Nov. 19th, and Dec. 17th.
Time: 1:30-3:00PM
Age: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.
Rating: PG 10+ / Adults