Moments in a Publishing Life with Dean Koontz. Dean shares personal short stories about writing and the writing profession for those who've ever wondered what it's like to be a writer.

Director's Strategic Plan Update - September 2009
Director's Strategic Plan Update - June 2009

Director's Report on RCPL Knowledge Network - September 2009
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Community Voices Lecture Series with Rex Briggs, MSW- Feb. 4, 2010

"Finding Love in a Digital Age"
Local author and counsler, Rex Briggs, talks about the upsides and downsides of internet dating, dating in general and what we have a right to expect.

Lunch and Learn - Wanna Be a Beekeeper? - Jan. 20, 2010

"Wannabe a Beekeeper"
Jerry Owens, beekeeper and founder of the organization Wannabe a Beekeeper, discusses what is involved in beekeeping and the trouble bees are in throughout the world.

Lunch and Learn - Celtic Music by String Thaw - Dec. 16, 2009 (part 1)
Lunch and Learn - Celtic Music by String Thaw - Dec. 16, 2009 (part 2)

"Celetic Music by String Thaw"
Enjoy and learn about traditional Celtic music performed by Benjamin (fiddle, mandolin, guitar and accordian), Holly (Irish whistle, Irish flute, recorder and guitar) and Michael (mandolin, Irish bouzouki and bodhran) Lemay.

Community Voices Lecture Series with Dr. Peggy Norris - Nov. 5, 2009

"Mining for Scientific Gold in the Black Hills"
Dr. Peggy Norris, deputy director of education and outreach for Sanford Lab presents, “Mining for Scientific Gold in the Black Hills.” She reports on the search for natures most elusive particles deep underground at the former Homestake gold mind.

Lunch and Learn with Dallas Krausch- Sept. 16, 2009 (part 1)
Lunch and Learn with Dallas Krausch- Sept. 16, 2009 (part 2)

"Fit for Life"
Dallas Krausch presents, "Fit for Life," long term habits of diet and exercise that can increase your life expectancy and quality of life in your later years.

Book Signing & Reception with Dan O'Brien - March 15, 2009 (part 1)
Book Signing & Reception with Dan O'Brien - March 15, 2009 (part 2)

"Buffalo for the Broken Heart"
Book Signing and Author Reception for Dan O'Brien, author of "Buffalo for the Broken Heart" - the 2009 One Book South Dakota Selection.

Lunch & Learn with Linda Hasselstrom - May 20, 2009 (part 1)
Lunch & Learn with Linda Hasselstrom - May 20, 2009 (part 2)

"Why I Love Cows and You Should Too"
South Dakota author Linda Hasselstrom discusses her love of cows.

Lunch and Learn with Cathie Draine - May 21, 2008 (part 1)
Lunch and Learn with Cathie Draine - May 21, 2008 (part 2)

"Getting to the Root of Things"
Master Gardener Cathie Draine helps her audience understand that great gardening results come from soil preparation and understanding what plants need . . . from the roots up.

"How to Grow and Diversify Your Farmers Market" with Deborah Madison
- July 12, 2009 (part 1)

"How to Grow and Diversify Your Farmers Market" with Deborah Madison
- July 12, 2009 (part 2)

Local Foods Summit brought to you by Dakota Rural Action

Commentary and book reading by author Simon Van Booy of his book "Love Begins in Winter" on October 3, 2009 at the South Dakota Festival of Books

Book reading by author Jerry Wilson of his book "Waiting for Coyote's Call: An Eco-Memoir from the Missouri River Bluff" on October 3, 2009 at the South Dakota Festival of Books. Wilson also provides commentary on native prairie restoration. He is a professor of English and Journalism and is the retired managing editor of the South Dakota Magazine.

Bill Harlan, Communications Director for Sanford Lab, provides an update on what is going on at the lab and how they got to this point. Harlan also discusses how the lab is funded as well as daily activities at the lab. This presentation took place November 18, 2009 at the Civic Center.

Sanford Lab Update with Bill Harlan (part 1)
Sanford Lab Update with Bill Harlan (part 2)

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