Toys for Tots and Oglala-Lakota Coat Drives

The Toys for Tots drive runs Monday, October 21 through Thursday, December 5, 2024. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and games for ages up to 15 years old are welcome.

The annual Oglala-Lakota coat drive runs Friday, October 25 through Monday, November 18, 2024. Organized by the nonprofit Re-Member.org, the drive will benefit the residents of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. New and/or gently used items needed include: hooded winter coats (all sizes), new socks (all sizes), baby blankets, hoodies, toddler/kids winter clothes, bars of soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and diapers (sizes 4-5-6).

Donation bins for both drives can be found in the front vestibule of the library. Thank you for contributing!

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Handprint Banner - Drop-In

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), All Ages
Event Details:

We are making a decoration to celebrate the final months of the library's 125th anniversary! What would the library be nothing without our wonderful community? Nothing! We invit...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture
Event Details:

We are making a decoration to celebrate the final months of the library's 125th anniversary!

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Lorenzo & Friends Magic Show

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Are you ready for some silly and spooky magic? Lorenzo & Friends will make spooky funny in this action-packed, interactive Halloween magic show! Be sure to wear a costume. B...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Are you ready for some silly and spooky magic? Lorenzo & Friends will make spooky funny in this action-packed, interactive Halloween magic show! Be sure to wear a costume.

Best for ages 4+. Drop-in, space limited.

family movie night. for families. registration required.

Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania 

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture, Film
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Event Details:

Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of a fun movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together. All movies in this series are rated...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of a fun movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together. All movies in this series are rated G or PG. 

coloring club. grades k-5

Family Coloring Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesdays with us! Join us for Coloring Club on the first Wednesday of the month! We will have crayons, coloring sheets,...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesdays with us!

Sean Gaskell

Sean Gaskell Plays the Kora Harp

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Event Details:

Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora -- a 21 stringed West African harp. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora pre...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora -- a 21 stringed West African harp. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots.

LEGO club. Meets every second wednesday at 4 p.m. For grades k-5.

Lego Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library!  This drop-in program is open to students in Grades K-5.  No registration is required and all children must...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library!  This drop-in program is open to students in Grades K-5.  No registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult.  For more infor

Crafternoon. Kids in grades k-5 are invtied to join us on the third Wednesday of the month to enjoy music and a craft.

Crafternoon: Paper Bag Owls

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month to enjoy music and a craft. Craft Schedule: November 20: Paper Bag Owls

Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month to enjoy music and a craft.

Craft Schedule:

  • November 20: Paper Bag Owls
Sing books with Emily

Sing Books with Emily

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages. Join Emily to sing songs from a wide range of musical styles accompanied b...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages.

operation earthwatch

Operation EarthWatch

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities. Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

cozy cooking decorating for kids registration required

Cozy Cookie Decorating for Kids

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Registration for this event is required and will open two weeks before the event date. Join us for an afternoon of sugary crafting! Children will decorate cookies to enjoy ...

Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Registration for this event is required and will open two weeks before the event date.

Join us for an afternoon of sugary crafting! Children will decorate cookies to enjoy with hot cocoa.

LEGO club. Meets every second wednesday at 4 p.m. For grades k-5.

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library!  This drop-in program is open to students in Grades K-5.  No registration is required and all children must...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library!  This drop-in program is open to students in Grades K-5.  No registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult.  For more infor

operation earthwatch

Operation EarthWatch

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities. Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

operation earthwatch

Operation EarthWatch

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities. Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

operation earthwatch

Operation EarthWatch

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities. Regi...

Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.