Blackout Poetry April is National Poetry Month! Express yourself by creating poetry from discarded book pages. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
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Poetry Reading by Dr. Kevin Cole Dr. Kevin Cole will read from his recently released book, Late Summer Plums. and talk about his creative process. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
DIY: Paracord Bracelets
Shakespeare Poetry Contest
Make a paracord bracelet. Brandon Community Library | Tuesday, April 18, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Pick up a brochure at any branch for details on how to enter Siouxland Libraries’ Shakespeare-themed poetry contest. Entries can be submitted March 9–April 9.
Life-Size Clue
Teen Advisory Board
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick? Find out whodunit in this life-size version of the popular board game. Grades 6–12. Ronning Library | Sunday, April 2, 2–3 p.m.
Middle- and high-schoolers plan programs, suggest materials for library purchase and learn about volunteering. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 6, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oak View Branch | Thursday, April 13, 3:15–4:15 p.m. Washington High School Ronning Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 7–8 p.m.
Page to Screen: Poetry Month Discover how poetry made its way from the written page to the screen. Write a poem or create blackout poetry to hang on the Poet Tree! Grades 4–8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 4:15–5 p.m.
Page to Screen: World of Wonder Discover the books behind popular movies. Create your own precept inspired by the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio! Grades 4–8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 25, 4:15–5 p.m.
Poetry and Limerick Contest Write a limerick or poem. Return the entry to Brandon by April 15. The winning entry will be published in the Brandon Valley Challenger. Brandon Community Library | April 1–15
April Programs
Teen Job Prep Series Looking for a summer job, but don’t know where to start? Found a job, but you’re unsure about the next step? This Job Prep Series has answers. Ages 15–19. Registration required. Prairie West Branch | Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Teens Create Downtown: T.C.D.T. An art workshop the first Saturday of every month with the opportunity to create your own art. Drop in and leave as you like. Grades 6–12. Downtown Library | Saturday, April 1, 2–4 p.m.
Poetry Reading with Dakota Women Poets Colton Book Club This month’s book is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Colton Branch | Monday, April 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Compassionate Sioux Falls Living Library Talk with human “books” for a unique story, a new perspective, and to broaden understanding of this diverse community. Downtown Branch | Sunday, April 2, 2–4 p.m. Fiction and Poetry Writers’ Group Critique and workshop open to all. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, April 4, 18, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Getting to Know AARP Erik Gaikowski, director of AARP South Dakota, will discuss the organization’s programs, fraud watch, discounts, and more. Caille Branch | Thursday, April 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Library Language Learners: Latin Attend free Latin classes. Play games, learn history, and impress your friends. Downtown Library | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10; 5:30–6:30 p.m. Lit and Knit Discuss favorite books and authors while knitting squares to be made into blankets and donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, April 26, 6–7 p.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
A celebration of National Poetry Month, followed by a Q & A. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 20, 7–8:30 p.m. Shakespeare Poetry Contest Pick up a brochure at any branch for details on how to enter Siouxland Libraries’ Shakespeare-themed poetry contest. Entries can be submitted March 9–April 9. Siouxland Shakespearience: Tea with the Bard Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with a free performance by the Bare Bodkins Theater Company. Then, test your knowledge of the playwright’s work, brush up your insult skills. Prizes will be awarded. Register at 367-8060. Oak View Branch | Sunday, April 23, 2–4 p.m. Spring Into Gardening Master Gardener helps beginning gardeners plan for the growing season. Colton Branch | Saturday, April 8, 10–11 a.m. Sweet Reads Book Club
120 South Phillips Avenue
A club for people who enjoy reading a variety of books—and discussing them over coffee and treats. This month’s book is Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Half-Baked Cupcakes | Tuesday, April 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Table-Top Game Night A monthly evening of table-top games. Bring a game from home you’ve been waiting to try or play one of ours. Crooks Branch | Monday, April 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Third Annual Poetry Slam
200 South Phillips Avenue
Listen or register to read your original work by calling 367-8700. Coffea Downtown | Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Kazukes Concert
Trivia Night at Monks
A unique performance by the Sioux Falls Kazukes (kazoo/ukulele band). Caille Branch | Friday, April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Test your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Up to six team members; first 90 people. Must be 21 years or older. Food and beverage available for purchase. Monk’s House of Ale Repute | Tuesday, April 18, 6–8 p.m.
Page Turners Book Group
420 East Eighth Street
For those who love to read a variety of genres or want to expand their reading horizons. April’s title is Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy. Ronning Branch | Monday, April 17, 7–8 p.m.
Yarn-A-Bit
Poetry Reading by Dr. Kevin Cole
Young @ Heart Book Club
Dr. Kevin Cole will read from his recently released book, Late Summer Plums. and talk about his creative process. Downtown Library | Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
A young-adult book club for adults. April’s book is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Registration required. Oak View Branch | Monday, April 10, 7–8 p.m.
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For beginning stitchers or advanced yarn-spinners. Bring your own supplies. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, April 11, 7–8:30 p.m.
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