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Enriching our community,
igniting curiousity
and nourishing minds.

 

 

 

 

 

 DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THE DICKINSON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED INDEFINITELY AND AT A MINIMUM THROUGH APRIL 12TH.  THIS INCLUDES ALL BRANCHES AND BOOKMOBILE SERVICE.  ALL LOANS DUE DURING THIS TIME PERIOD WILL NOT ACCRUE FINES.

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From Humble Beginnings

Upcoming events
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library
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.
Canceled
Teen Tuesday -- TAG (Teen Advisory Group) - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
Teen. Advisory. Group.
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library
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.
Canceled
AARP Tax Aide
Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
Once again this year, AARP will provide limited tax help. AARP volunteers are meeting at the Dickinson Public Library, Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., to help people with their tax forms.
Canceled
Kids LEGO Club - (Kids & Teens)
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
Free event for kids and teens. We provide the LEGO! Small prize drawing at the end of every club event. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required!
Canceled
Books & Brew -- Peresepolis - Meets at De Porres House of Barbering & Lounge
Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
De Porres House of Barbering & Lounge - Lounge
A book-club for adults set in a relaxing atmosphere. This event is for 21 and older. Each month we will discuss a book while enjoying a beverage or 2.
Canceled
Free Family Movie -- Frozen 2 (Rated PG) - (Families)
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
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.
Canceled
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library
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.
Canceled
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
Once again this year, AARP will provide limited tax help. AARP volunteers are meeting at the Dickinson Public Library, Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., to help people with their tax forms.
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library
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.
Canceled
Teen Tuesday -- Surprise Big Mouth Art - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
Surprise Big Mouth Art...what crazy image will you create?
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dickinson Area Public Library
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.
Canceled
AARP Tax Aide
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library
Once again this year, AARP will provide limited tax help. AARP volunteers are meeting at the Dickinson Public Library, Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., to help people with their tax forms.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Once again this year, AARP will provide limited tax help. AARP volunteers are meeting at the Dickinson Public Library, Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., to help people with their tax forms.
Adult Craft Club -- Bookmark & Label Craft - (Adults)
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Crafty people unite! Advanced and beginners welcome. All supplies provided. For people 18 and over!
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Apr 14, 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 -- Candy Mosaics - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Create your own edible artwork!
Library Board Meeting - (Adults)
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Staff Meeting Room
Monthly Meeting of the Dickinson Area Library Board. The Public is welcome to attend.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
AARP Tax Aide
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Once again this year, AARP will provide limited tax help. AARP volunteers are meeting at the Dickinson Public Library, Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., to help people with their tax forms.
Tiny Tots Drive-In -- Little Einsteins - (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Kids LEGO Club - (Kids & Teens)
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Free event for kids and teens. We provide the LEGO! Small prize drawing at the end of every club event. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required!
Canceled
Badlands Baby Fair & Expo - At the Astoria Hotel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Astoria Hotel & Event Center
JOIN US FOR THE 2020 BADLANDS BABY FAIR APRIL 18, 2020 ASTORIA HOTEL & EVENT CENTER
Film Society -- The Islands and the Whales - (Adults)
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
One free bag of popcorn provided. Bring your own drink. Discussion to follow. All are welcome!
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 21, 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 -- Gaming on the Wii - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Play Wii games on the big screen we use for movies.
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 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.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Apr 27, 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 -- A Game For All the Family - (Adults)
Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 28, 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 -- Duct Tape Lanyards - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Create your own key chain lanyard out of duct tape!
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 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.
Movie Night -- Knives Out (PG-13) - (Ages 13+)
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Dickinson Area Public Library - Community Room
Free movie! One bag of popcorn per person! Bring your own drink.
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Adult & Family Programs
Canceled
AARP Tax Aide
Wed, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Canceled
Books & Brew -- Peresepolis - Meets at De Porres House of Barbering & Lounge
Thu, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lounge
Canceled
Free Family Movie -- Frozen 2 (Rated PG) - (Families)
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Canceled
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Canceled
AARP Tax Aide
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
AARP Tax Aide
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Adult Craft Club -- Bookmark & Label Craft - (Adults)
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Library Board Meeting - (Adults)
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Staff Meeting Room
AARP Tax Aide
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Canceled
Badlands Baby Fair & Expo - At the Astoria Hotel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Film Society -- The Islands and the Whales - (Adults)
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Adult Book Club -- A Game For All the Family - (Adults)
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Movie Night -- Knives Out (PG-13) - (Ages 13+)
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Youth & Teen Programs
Canceled
Teen Tuesday -- TAG (Teen Advisory Group) - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen. Advisory. Group.
Canceled
Kids LEGO Club - (Kids & Teens)
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free event for kids and teens. We provide the LEGO! Small prize drawing at the end of every club event. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required!
Canceled
Teen Tuesday -- Surprise Big Mouth Art - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Surprise Big Mouth Art...what crazy image will you create?
Teen Tuesday -- Candy Mosaics - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Create your own edible artwork!
Kids LEGO Club - (Kids & Teens)
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Free event for kids and teens. We provide the LEGO! Small prize drawing at the end of every club event. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required!
Teen Tuesday -- Gaming on the Wii - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Play Wii games on the big screen we use for movies.
Teen Tuesday -- Duct Tape Lanyards - (Ages 11-17)
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Create your own key chain lanyard out of duct tape!
Movie Night -- Knives Out (PG-13) - (Ages 13+)
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Free movie! One bag of popcorn per person! Bring your own drink.
See all events
Tots & Preschool Programs
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Canceled
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
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.
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Canceled
Pre-School Story Time - (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Apr 13, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 15, 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 Drive-In -- Little Einsteins - (Ages 0-5)
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Apr 20, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 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.
Tiny Tots Story Time - (Ages 0-2)
Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 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.
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