Programs/Services

Programs

Baby & Toddler Story Hour, Tuesdays at 10am
  Little ones ages 0-3 can join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the library for stories and fun activities.

PreK Story Time, Wednesdays at 11am
  Preschool-aged children 3-6 can join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the library for stories, activities and more!
 
Tiny Tot Social - the last Friday each month from 10am-Noon

Code Critters - a coding club for kids!
   
MEGA Monday S.T.E.A.M. Team - for ages 6-10
 
Needles & Noodles: Life Skills for Teens

Movie Nights! 

AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1KBBK is a push to read aloud to small children.  Experts believe that kids need to hear 1,000 stories before they're ready to read on their own.  This program encourages parents and caregivers to spend time reading to their little people, celebrates their accomplishments, and offers support every step of the way.
 
Armchair Travelers Book Club
Armchair Travelers Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of each month at noon in the Lushbough Room.
 
Books on Tap - ages 21+. Meeting every 4th Thursday at 6pm.
Check our newsletter for meeting places and book themes. 
 
Summer Reading Program - "Color Your World" Coming Summer 2025
For readers of all ages.



Services

Library Cards
Anyone who resides in Sturgis, Meade County, or the Meade 46-1 School District, or works in Sturgis, is entitled to become a registered borrower of the Sturgis Public Library.

Browse Our Shelves 24/7
Browse our shelves, place holds, make reading lists, renew books, manage library notices, and more.

eBooks, Audiobooks, & Videos on OverDrive
If you haven't used OverDrive in a while, it's a great time to log in!  We now belong to the Black Hills Library Digital Consortium on OverDrive.

Free Public Access Computers & Wi-Fi
The library offers free public-access computers and wireless internet access.

Printing, Scanning, Faxing, Copying
The library offers black and white printing for .15 cents per page and color printing for $1 per page.  Faxing is $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.  Scanning is free.

Proctoring
The library offers proctoring services for exams.

Study Areas
Study areas are available throughout the library.

Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available by reservation.

Computer Help
One-on-one computer help is available by appointment.


Online Resources
The SD State Library offers many free online resources!  Learn a language, access Chilton's, perform ancestry or academic research, take practice exams, play educational games, get ideas for book reports & science fair projects.

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Mission Statement

The Sturgis Public Library provides materials, information, programs, services, and access to technology contributing to the life-long learning and personal enrichment of community members.

Vision Statement

The Sturgis Public Library strives to be an anchor in the community that empowers and engages individuals.

Library Staff

  • Library Director: Christopher Hahn
  • Assistant Library Director: Donia Sichler
  • Youth & Adult Services; Programming: Sierra Frazier-Riggs
  • Circulation Librarian: Kathy Dykstra
  • Librarian & Archivist: Lee Stroschine
  • Library Assistants: Merman Cooper, Cindy Lord

Board of Trustees

  • President: Kristi Palmer
  • Vice President: Kelly Magdanz
  • Treasurer: Kristin Meunier
  • Meade County Rep: Lance Scherer
  • City Council Rep: Jim Thompson
  • Terry Hermann
  • Cathie Anderson
  • Board Secretary, Library Director: Christopher Hahn

Union Center "Branch" Library

Union Center "Branch" Library
16948 SD Highway 34
Union Center 57787
(605) 985-5591