The Little Book Shoppe
Visit The Little Book Shoppe today * Located in the Rapid City Public Library
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Visit The Little Book Shoppe today * Located in the Rapid City Public Library ✦
Current happeningS
DVDs, Audio Books and CDs are on sale for $.25 - while supplies last. Check out a large selection of classical music CDs.
Prices
Hardcover $2.00
Large paperback $1.00
Mass Market $0.50
Children’s Books $.25
DVD/CD/Audio Books $1.00
Puzzles $ as marked
Rare books $ as marked
HOURS
Monday through Thursday 9:00 - 7:00
Friday through Sunday 10:00 - 6:00
Your donations stock The bookstore.
You do not need to have a library card to donate items or to visit the book shoppe.
Donations can be brought to the library at any time. Donations must be in good saleable condition, but most genres and types* are accepted including: hard cover, mass market paperbacks, soft cover and children’s books as well as DVDs, audio books and puzzles. Call ahead to have a staff member help you unload them.
*Magazines, damaged or outdated books, textbooks, and encyclopedias are not accepted.
What happens when you donatE BOOKs?
Library staff sort the books to select some to add to the library’s collection. Those that aren’t added are sorted by Friends’ volunteers. Some books are put into the bookstore, and others are sent to an online second-hand bookstore. Sometimes books are given to various non-profit organizations around the city that may need reading materials.
who we are
The Friends of the Library was established in 1977. The Friends’ mission is to enhance library services for the public.
Friends’ volunteers help to sort book donations and keep the bookstore shelves stocked.
Selling donations at an affordable cost is the main resource the Friends use to support library events and activities.
what we DO
Over the past several years, the Friends have supported the Library’s Summer and Winter Reading programs by providing awards. The Friends also support many other library events, such as Lunch and Learn, Donuts Documentaries, and Teen Crafternoon. The Friends also donated $35,000 towards the purchase of the library’s first bookmobile since the 1980s.
In 2024, the Friends purchased large plants for the library’s interior, and support an ongoing maintenance and care program for the plants.
BECOME a volunteer
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Volunteers sort donations and keep the shelves in the bookstore stocked.
Volunteers are always welcome.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us through our Facebook page or send us an email. Someone will get in touch with you to discuss what you’d like to do.
What do i need?
A love for libraries and interest in providing services to the public as well as time to attend various sales and meetings.
Why should I volunteer?
To be a part of an organization with a shared interest in libraries and reading.
The Friends of the Library meet throughout the year to discuss projects in support of the Rapid City Public Library.
WE APPRECIATE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS
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WE APPRECIATE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS ✦
“iT’S SO GREAT i CAN BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE EVEN THOUGH i DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE LIBRARY CARD. tHANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THE PUBLIC.”
“I like that I can afford to purchase books that I don’t know if I’ll enjoy but would like to try.”
“I had so many books sitting in my extra room taking up space. The Friends took my books and put them out for sale to people will read them.”
CONTACT US ANYTIME
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CONTACT US ANYTIME ✦
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact us through our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfRapidCityPublicLibrary/
Or email friendsofthelibraryrc@yahoo.com
