close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to normal contrast
Contrast options
Choose a colour combintion to give he most comfortable contrast.

Enriching our community,
igniting curiousity
and nourishing minds.

 

 

 

 

 

   Come join us on Tuesday night, 10/22/19 at 7pm for the kickoff event of the NEA Big Read Dickinson featuring the book The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien.  Veteran's Giving Voice will be an evening with veteran's Anthony Bukoski and Rich Brauhn as they give voice to their experiences while in the service during the Vietnam War.  More information can be found by clicking .    

leftright

From Humble Beginnings

Upcoming events
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Free Movie Night: The Thing - (17+ unless accompanied by an adult)
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
One free bag of popcorn per movie attendee! Bring your own drink! No unattended children under 17. Hosted in the Library Community Room by the West Entrance. Rated R makes this 17+.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Teen Tuesday -- Monster Bookmarks - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Either Monsterously sized bookmarks or book marks that are monster themed. Teens will need to come to find out which it is.
Veteran's Giving Voice - An NEA Big Read event
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Come listen to our veteran's panel talk about their experiences while in the service of their country.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Free Film: Good Morning Vietnam - An NEA Big Read event
Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
As part of the ongoing NEA Big Read program, the DAPL in conjunction with DSU and other sponsors will be presenting the film, Good Morning Vietnam with discussion after the viewing.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Adult Book Club -- Jane Doe January - (Adults)
Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Come to the meeting, pick up the book. Read the book and come discuss it with other adults at the next meeting! Snacks provided!
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Kids Halloween Party - (17 and under)
Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust! We’re off to Neverland! Drop-in for games, crafts, and prizes! Costumes are not required, but preferred!
Trick-or-Trunk - (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Dickinson
We will be participating in Downtown Dickinson’s Trick-or-Trunk! Look for our Spooky and Booky Bookmobile!
Free Family Movie -- Secret Life of Pets - (All Ages)
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
All ages. One free bag of popcorn per movie attendee! Bring your own drink! No unattended children under 10. Hosted in the Library Community Room by the West Entrance.
Genealogy Presentations - How Do Get Started On Your Family Tree
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Many people want to start researching their family history but have very little idea about how to get started. This presentation will be designed to get you going.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Badlands Dinosaur Museum Annual Field Report - Community Room
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Dr. Denver Fowler and Dr. Liz Freedman Fowler present the latest discoveries from our summer fieldwork digging dinosaurs, and the latest news from Badlands Dinosaur Museum.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Books & Brew -- The Things They Carried - Meets at DePorres House of Barbering & Lounge
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DePorres House of Barbering & Lounge - Lounge
A book-club for adults set at in a relaxing atmosphere. This event is for 21 and older. Each month we will discuss a book while enjoying a beverage or 2. This edition will be part of NEA Big Read.
Teen Movie Night - Ages 11-17
Fri, Nov 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
All teens ages 11-17 welcome! There will be a Popcorn Bar! *The Library will be closed when the movie is over, please pick up your child at the WEST ENTRANCE!
Film Society -- Farmsteaders - (Adults)
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
One free bag of popcorn provided. Bring your own drink. Discussion to follow. All are welcome!
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Staff Meeting Room
Bi-Monthly meeting of the Dickinson Area Public Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Tot Drive-In Movie -- Paw Patrol - (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Drive on in and add some wheels to your car, find a “parking spot”, grab some snacks, and enjoy the show! Please feel free to bring a pillow and/or a blanket. Ages 0-5.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library - Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
See all events

Adult & Family Programs
Free Movie Night: The Thing - (17+ unless accompanied by an adult)
Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Veteran's Giving Voice - An NEA Big Read event
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room
Free Film: Good Morning Vietnam - An NEA Big Read event
Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Adult Book Club -- Jane Doe January - (Adults)
Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Trick-or-Trunk - (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Free Family Movie -- Secret Life of Pets - (All Ages)
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Genealogy Presentations - How Do Get Started On Your Family Tree
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Badlands Dinosaur Museum Annual Field Report - Community Room
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Books & Brew -- The Things They Carried - Meets at DePorres House of Barbering & Lounge
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lounge
Film Society -- Farmsteaders - (Adults)
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Staff Meeting Room
See all events
Youth & Teen Programs
Teen Tuesday -- Monster Bookmarks - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Either Monsterously sized bookmarks or book marks that are monster themed. Teens will need to come to find out which it is.
Free Film: Good Morning Vietnam - An NEA Big Read event
Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
As part of the ongoing NEA Big Read program, the DAPL in conjunction with DSU and other sponsors will be presenting the film, Good Morning Vietnam with discussion after the viewing.
Kids Halloween Party - (17 and under)
Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust! We’re off to Neverland! Drop-in for games, crafts, and prizes! Costumes are not required, but preferred!
Trick-or-Trunk - (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We will be participating in Downtown Dickinson’s Trick-or-Trunk! Look for our Spooky and Booky Bookmobile!
Free Family Movie -- Secret Life of Pets - (All Ages)
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
All ages. One free bag of popcorn per movie attendee! Bring your own drink! No unattended children under 10. Hosted in the Library Community Room by the West Entrance.
Badlands Dinosaur Museum Annual Field Report - Community Room
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Dr. Denver Fowler and Dr. Liz Freedman Fowler present the latest discoveries from our summer fieldwork digging dinosaurs, and the latest news from Badlands Dinosaur Museum.
Teen Movie Night - Ages 11-17
Fri, Nov 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
All teens ages 11-17 welcome! There will be a Popcorn Bar! *The Library will be closed when the movie is over, please pick up your child at the WEST ENTRANCE!
Film Society -- Farmsteaders - (Adults)
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
One free bag of popcorn provided. Bring your own drink. Discussion to follow. All are welcome!
See all events
Tots & Preschool Programs
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the... more
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the... more
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Kids Halloween Party - (17 and under)
Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust! We’re off to Neverland! Drop-in for games, crafts, and prizes! Costumes are not... more
All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust! We’re off to Neverland! Drop-in for games, crafts, and prizes! Costumes are not required, but preferred!
Trick-or-Trunk - (All Ages)
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We will be participating in Downtown Dickinson’s Trick-or-Trunk! Look for our Spooky and Booky Bookmobile!
Free Family Movie -- Secret Life of Pets - (All Ages)
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
All ages. One free bag of popcorn per movie attendee! Bring your own drink! No unattended children under 10. Hosted in the Library Community... more
All ages. One free bag of popcorn per movie attendee! Bring your own drink! No unattended children under 10. Hosted in the Library Community Room by the West Entrance.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the... more
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Badlands Dinosaur Museum Annual Field Report - Community Room
Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Dr. Denver Fowler and Dr. Liz Freedman Fowler present the latest discoveries from our summer fieldwork digging dinosaurs, and the latest news from... more
Dr. Denver Fowler and Dr. Liz Freedman Fowler present the latest discoveries from our summer fieldwork digging dinosaurs, and the latest news from Badlands Dinosaur Museum.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Tot Drive-In Movie -- Paw Patrol - (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Drive on in and add some wheels to your car, find a “parking spot”, grab some snacks, and enjoy the show! Please feel free to bring a pillow... more
Drive on in and add some wheels to your car, find a “parking spot”, grab some snacks, and enjoy the show! Please feel free to bring a pillow and/or a blanket. Ages 0-5.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the... more
Join us every week for storytelling, finger plays, music and dancing, and activities for babies and toddlers! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Picture Book Room
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is... more
Join us every week for storytelling, arts & crafts, felt-board stories, music, & activities for fun & learning! Each story time is different! Story time is held in the Children's Area of the Library.
See all events