Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library
🏢 City of Dell Rapids · Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library
Built with Carnegie philanthropic funding in the early 20th century, the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library anchors the "Little City with the Big Attractions" along the Big Sioux River, providing Minnehaha County's eastern communities with books, digital resources, 3D printing, and family programs.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 513 N ORLEANS AVENUE, DELL RAPIDS, SD 57022
Phone: +1605-340-1670
Website: cityofdellrapids.org
Plus Code: 86M5R7GQ+2W (DELL RAPIDS, SD)
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📖 About Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library
The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library stands at 513 N Orleans Avenue in Dell Rapids, a city of nearly 4,000 known for its distinctive Sioux Quartzite architecture and the annual Quarry Days celebration. Like many Carnegie libraries across the Great Plains, the building was made possible through Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic giving program and has served the community for over a century. The library is operated by the City of Dell Rapids and maintains its own online catalog at library.cityofdellrapids.org, making it easy for patrons to search and request items from home. Today the library pairs its traditional lending mission with modern programming including 3D printing, VR headsets, and tech-focused teen events, reflecting Dell Rapids' balance of small-town heritage and forward-looking civic investment.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Carnegie-funded heritage building serving Dell Rapids since the early 20th century — a community institution for over 100 years
- "10+ Tech Tuesday" programs with 3D printing, video games, and VR headsets — cutting-edge technology access in a small-town library
- Fall Storytime every Monday and Tuesday at 9 am — stories, songs, and crafts for young readers
- Own online catalog at library.cityofdellrapids.org — search and manage your account from home
- Access to South Dakota State Library's extensive database network, including Academic Search Premier and genealogy resources
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Dell Rapids library card unlocks free digital resources from the South Dakota State Library network:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Dell Rapids and Minnehaha County residents
- Physical lending: books, DVDs, and audiobooks
- Public internet computers and free Wi-Fi
- 3D printing access (via Tech Tuesday programs)
- VR headsets and video game stations
- Printer and copier services
- Online catalog with remote account management
- Access to South Dakota State Library databases
🎸 Programs
- Fall Storytime: Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 am — stories, songs, and crafts for young children
- 10+ Tech Tuesday: 3D printing, video games, and VR headset sessions for teens and adults
- Movie screenings and community events throughout the year
- Summer Reading Program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Minnehaha & Moody Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dell Rapids library really a Carnegie library?
Yes. The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library was funded through Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic library-building program, which financed over 1,600 libraries across the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The building carries "Carnegie" in its official name and has served the community for more than a century.
Can I use 3D printing at the library?
Yes. The library offers 3D printing access as part of its "10+ Tech Tuesday" program, which also includes VR headsets and video games. Check the library's current schedule at cityofdellrapids.org or on the library's Facebook page for session times.
What online databases can I access with my Dell Rapids library card?
South Dakota library cardholders have free access to the South Dakota State Library's database network, which includes Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, genealogy resources (HeritageQuest and Fold3), health databases, K-12 educational tools, and dozens more. Access them at library.sd.gov.
Does the library have programs for young children?
Yes. Fall Storytime runs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 am and features stories, songs, and crafts designed for young readers. The library also hosts a Summer Reading Program each year. Check the city website or the library's social media for seasonal schedules.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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