Brookings Public Library

10/14/2026

The Library will be closed on Friday, October 16 for staff training.

But don't worry! You can still get upstairs for the Friends of the Brookings Public Library book sale from 9:30am - 5:00pm to find great deals on books, audiobooks, dvds, games, puzzles, video games, cds, and more!

10/13/2026

Not everyone was able to finish their fabric art ghosts during Saturday's workshops but here are the ones folks finished or mostly finished! 👻

Keep an eye out for more fabric art workshops in the future!

10/13/2026

Registration opens today for our Halloween Trinket Dish Craft Class on Monday, October 19 at 1:00pm or 6:00pm!

Come make a trinket dish with a Halloween themed design. Choose between glitter or glow-in-the-dark paint to accent your piece. Ages 13+

Register online.

10/12/2026

It's almost time for the Friends of the Brookings Public Library Fall Book Sale!

Check out great deals on books, audiobooks, games, puzzles, video games, cds, and DVDs, with most items under $2!

Hours:
Wednesday, October 14 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
MEMBERS NIGHT, $10 Memberships available at the door

Thursday, October 15 - 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday, October 16 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM*
The Library will be closed this day for staff training, but you can still go upstairs to shop the sale!

Saturday, October 17 - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday, October 18 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
DISCOUNT BAG DAY

10/09/2026

The Library will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Native American Day. We'll resume our normal hours on Tuesday, October 13.

10/08/2026

Unfortunately, we're cancelling tomorrow's Accessible Social Hour event. Please keep an eye out for future Accessible Social Hour events!

10/08/2026

Please help share the word! Beginning tomorrow, we're putting a pause on accepting donations for a couple of weeks!

The donation storage room is at maximum capacity for the Fall Book Sale, and we'll be keeping the space clear to have the flooring replaced at the same time.

We'll accept donations again beginning Sunday, November 1.

We appreciate your support and understanding!! ❤

10/07/2026

We're thrilled to share that Mikaela Neubauer, BPL Community Services Coordinator, was named the 2026 Support Staff of the Year by the South Dakota Library Association at last week's annual conference!

Mikaela brings enthusiasm and creativity to everything she does at BPL, and we're so thankful she's a part of our team!

BROOKINGS (10-7-26) — The Brookings Public Library (BPL) is proud to announce that Mikaela Neubauer, Community Services Coordinator, has been named the 2026 Support Staff of the Year by the […]

10/07/2026

Join us for our Silent Stories Silent Book Club on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30pm at Mosaic W**e Bar!

Bring whatever book you want, and we will start with
an hour of quiet reading time on your own. After the reading portion ends, attendees have the chance to talk with others about what they are reading or to socialize generally. The Library will provide a non-alcoholic drink for each attendee if they wish, though you are welcome to purchase your own food and/or drink from Mosaic!

10/06/2026

Registration open today for our Zentangle 101 Class on Tuesday, October 13 at 1:00pm or 6:00pm!

Zentangle is a method of mindful doodling that allows you to relax, focus, expand your imagination, and have fun! Participants will learn a few basic patterns before exploring other design examples and trying them out on their own work of mindful art. Ages 13+

Register online.