(May 21 Update) Officials Cut Ribbon Officially Unveiling New Library Bookmobile
The Rapid City Public Library's new Bookmobile made its first community stop at Founder's Park Friday (May 17). The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 21 at 8:15 at the library. The bookmobile is already scheduled for 10 community and area visits in May ahead of an expected busy summer.
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BOOKMOBILE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY HELD MAY 21
RAPID CITY, SD--(2024) A nice turnout for today’s (May 21) official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rapid City Public Library’s Bookmobile. Library Director Terri Davis talked about the many services available with the bookmobile and the dedicated efforts of many to bring the bookmobile to reality. Mayor Jason Salamun shared the importance of the bookmobile and the benefits to the community.
Davis gave thanks to various bookmobile donors including the John T Vucurevich Foundation, Black Hills Energy, Friends of the Rapid City Library, South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and the Wes & Gerry Gisness Memorial. She also thanked the City and Pennington County for allowing reallocation of budget funds for the bookmobile and also the dedicated staff of the Rapid City Public Library.
Books, movies, games, research, notary and library card services are some of the services available. The bookmobile will be making numerous visits around the city and area in the weeks ahead.
Council member Rod Pettigrew, county commissioners Gary Drewes and Lloyd LaCroix were among those attending.
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LIBRARY’S NEW BOOKMOBILE MAKES FIRST STOP AT FOUNDER’S PARK
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Tuesday morning
RAPID CITY, SD—The bright, multi-colored Rapid City Public Library Bookmobile has finally taken to the streets of Rapid City!
Years of dedicated efforts by library officials, board members, supporters and staff became reality Friday morning when Rapid City Public Library’s Bookmobile made its maiden voyage to Founder’s Park!
The bookmobile’s first customer arrived 20 minutes before the 11 a.m. opening to get a look at the offerings and to return some library books. The first library card was issued to the City’s communications coordinator.
There are more than 2,000 items in the bookmobile - from books and games to movies and CDs - as well as various services from issuing library cards, placing orders and checking on availability of items. The bookmobile is wheelchair-accessible, there is an area to return items, an area to sit and browse through a book or two and a checkout area. There is also an outdoor screen available to watch documentaries, learn about upcoming library programs and maybe catch a children’s movie.
“What a beautiful day for our bookmobile to make its first appearance in the community,” said Library Director Terri Davis. “Our official ribbon-cutting ceremony is next week and we couldn’t wait to show it off, drive it around some, and pay a visit to a popular spot in the community. It’s the first of what will be many community and area visits this summer and moving forward well into the future.”
The bookmobile will be making 10 visits in Rapid City and Box Elder through the end of May, including the Black Hills Farmers Market and Family Food Truck Night. An official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:15 am next Tuesday in front of the Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy Street.
The Rapid City Public Library has been serving Rapid City since 1879.