Programs and Events

Deadwood 150th Reading Challenge

All month, every month, through the end of the year!

Celebrate Deadwood's 150th by helping the library read ~~150,000 minutes~~ as many minutes as we can! We've reached our goal, so let's see how far we can get!!!

Open to all ages! Pick up your reading log today!

Don't forget to turn in your log sheet before the month is out! Prizes will be awarded each month to those in each age bracket who have spent the most time reading. Age brackets are 2nd grade and under, 3rd to 5th grade, 6th to 12th grade, and adult. At the end of the year, grand prizes will be awarded to the top readers of the year.

Let's get reading!

Adult Summer Reading

June 1st - August 28th

Adults can join in Summer Reading, too!

Fill out a drawing slip for every book read or listened to and be entered to win a prize! Prize drawing August 30th.

Deadwood 150th Anniversary Newspaper Exhibit

June - December

Featuring replicas of the first issue of the Black Hills Pioneer!

Call For Artists

The Deadwood Public Library invites local artists of all ages to submit artwork for our October community exhibition.

Accepted media includes painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, and digital art.

For more information, please contact the Deadwood Public Library at deadwoodlibrary@outlook.com or (605) 578‑2821.

Exhibition will be October 1st through 31st.

After School Program

K-2nd Mondays 3:00-4:30pm

3rd-5th Tuesdays 3:00-4:30pm

End the school day doing hands-on activities, art projects, and science experiments. Play with friends, get messy, and be silly.

Programs begin September 14th. Register now!

Learn more on our Children's Programs Page.

Book Club

Tuesday, August 25th

4:00pm

Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Please contact the library to sign up.

Teen Night

Thursday, September 10th

4:00-5:30PM

Join us for a hands‑on teen craft night making beaded lizard key chains and plastic lace lanyards inspired by iconic 90s designs.

Customize your colors and patterns, then clip your new buddy to your bag for the school year.

Family Game Night

Monday, September 14th

4:00-6:00PM

Left hand red, right foot green—how tangled can you get?

Join us for a laugh‑filled night of Twister, plus a few bonus games such as Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and Monopoly for anyone who needs to untangle and reset.

Sip & Paint

Thursday, September 17th

4:30-6:00pm

Unlock a hidden world of creativity! Join us in the library garden for an enchanting evening. Step-by-step, you will paint a glowing "Through the Keyhole" masterpiece and discover what magic is waiting on the other side. Perfect for beginners—just bring your imagination and a thirst for mocktails.

Registration is required. Please contact the library to sign up!

Harris and Lottie Story Time with Victoria Hovdenes

Monday, September 24th

1:00pm

Step into the world of Harris and Lottie during this interactive story time featuring live reading and hands‑on fun! Plus, meet the author behind the beloved series!