South Dakota Room

Rawlins Municipal Library has one meeting room, the South Dakota Room, which serves multiple purposes:

• Home to the library’s state historical collection
• Space for library programs
• Public meeting area

Meeting Room Policy – South Dakota Room🔗

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Who Can Reserve the South Dakota Room?

• Must be a Rawlins Municipal Library cardholder residing in Pierre, Fort Pierre, Hughes County, or Stanley County
• Library card must be in good standing (no overdue or damaged item fees)

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Room Rules

• The South Dakota Room is free to use
• Library patrons must have access to books in the room, even during meetings
• Noise must not disrupt other patrons or staff
• Use of the room does not imply library or City of Pierre endorsement of viewpoints

All visitors must follow the Patron Code of Conduct🔗. Only Rawlins Municipal Library may host public events in the room.

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Special Notes

• Available for student use (study groups, tutoring, test proctoring) on school days 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
• No reservations accepted during this time or during Summer Reading
• Unattended Children Policy🔗 applies
• Groups of 20+ require Library Director Approval

The Library Board and/or City of Pierre may deny or revoke permission for violations or disorderly conduct.

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Reservations

• Library and City events have priority
• Reservations are first-come, first-served and can be made up to 4 weeks in advance
• Call 605-773-7421 or email rawlinslibrary@ci.pierre.sd.us to request
• No reservations for closures or after hours

Check-In/Check-Out:

• Present your library card at the desk when arriving and leaving
• Patrons must leave the room as they found it (return furniture, remove supplies and personal items)

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Approved by Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Trustees:🔗

• April 25, 2016
• Reapproved: Dec 19, 2022 | Nov 13, 2023 | Mar 24, 2025