Ransom note (CLICK to enlarge) A Big Read Event Librarian Meredith Vaselaar will present the Crime Spree that began as a simple way to break up the monotony of the winter months. Learn how the mysterious Crime Spree at the Library worked, how it took on a life of its own, and why the patrons, ... Read more

A Big Read Event The Black Hill Raptor Center will be giving a presentation for our February Bellman event.   They will have three owls, and two of either an American Kestrel (which is a falcon), Red-tailed Hawk, or Ferruginous Hawk.   What is the Bellman? The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed ... Read more

As part of the Spearfish Big Read, Black Hills author Sandra Brannan will be our featured speaker for the March Bellman.  Sandra Brannan has created a heart-pounding mystery thriller series around Liv Bergen, a woman who embodies the spirit of South Dakota. Much like her character Liv Bergen, Brannan has spent her career in the ... Read more

Carol Johnson, Major Giving and Donor Engagement, of South Dakota Public Broadcasting, makes a presentation about Masterpiece Theatre. For those who are drawn to Sunday night Masterpiece viewing, here’s a presentation that reviews 25 years of behind-the-scenes stories at Masterpiece Theatre. The show’s producer, Rebecca Eaton has written Making Masterpiece, her memoir about the history of Masterpiece Theatre.Downton ... Read more

Berry with his greyhound at his side, gazing over his Badlands ranch.Historian Paul Higbee presents the story of West River frontiersman, Tom Berry, South Dakota’s 14th governor. Berry was elected during our country's Great Depression. A spirited cowboy and politician, stories abound about the Cowboy Governor.What is the Bellman?The Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities ... Read more

Home economics has a rich history in nutrition, child development, textiles, and consumer economics. The role of academia was to bring the applied science into the home, families, and community.Ida Marie Snortland, retired SDSU Extension Agent of Lawrence County will present. Please join us to learn about the history of the profession to promote skills ... Read more

Jon Larsen of Spearfish, discusses his work and technique. Larsen is a hobby photographer and computer repairman from Spearfish. "I've been taking photos for years, but my serious phase started with my new bride who was already an accomplished photographer," Larsen says. "I plan to spend the rest of my days trying to become half as ... Read more