The primary purpose of the Aberdeen Public Library is to provide resources and services in a variety of media to meet the needs of individuals and groups for education, information, and personal development including recreation and leisure. Services and programming including books, audiobooks, eBooks, book clubs, DVDs, CDs, Magazines, area newspapers, homebound delivery of library materials within the city limits, free literacy and STEAM programs for children ages 0-18 (birth through teens), adult literacy programming, educational and multi-cultural programs, online card catalog and research databases, genealogy research and databases, free test proctoring, free Wi-Fi and internet access, free computer access, technology classes, one-on-one technology help by appointment, community rooms, and curbside pickup.

English Language (ESL) classes are offered to non-native speakers. Speaking, reading, and writing are taught for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. GED preparation courses, available both in-person and online, are taught in the four subject areas covered in the official GED tests.

English Language (ESL) classes are offered to non-native speakers. Speaking, reading, and writing are taught for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. GED preparation courses, available both in-person and online, are taught in the four subject areas covered in the official GED tests.

Shares information about dyslexia and offers specialized reading and spelling lessons for children and adults, in-person or remote. Also, Training for Parents provides parents (within a 60-minute radius of Rapid City) with a monthly membership, which gains access to articles, books, and DVDs on the topic of dyslexia, training in the Barton Reading and Spelling System, and materials needed to tutor their own children in reading and spelling.

Provides a selection of children's books for families to read at businesses while they are waiting. Partnership with REACH literacy program includes an opportunity to receive free books and a Library Llama bag. Visit the website for information on participating businesses.

English Language (ESL) classes are offered to non-native speakers. Speaking, reading, and writing are taught for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. GED preparation courses, available both in-person and online, are taught in the four subject areas covered in the official GED tests.

Provides one on one tutoring for reading and spelling. Lindamood Bell Programs and others are employed by highly trained tutors to strengthen reading skills, remediate dyslexia, Specific Learning Disability, and other academic challenges. These services are appropriate for ages 6 - 18. Scholarship funding may be available to assist in covering the cost associated with services.

English Language (ESL) classes are offered to non-native speakers. Speaking, reading, and writing are taught for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. GED preparation courses, available both in-person and online, are taught in the four subject areas covered in the official GED tests.

English Language (ESL) classes are offered to non-native speakers. Speaking, reading, and writing are taught for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. GED preparation courses, available both in-person and online, are taught in the four subject areas covered in the official GED tests.

Provides the following services: workforce development training, basic adult education, computer skills training, CPR certification, English language classes, citizenship preparation, career development, job readiness preparation and test proctoring (in central SD), training and support for child care providers, computer lab, free wi-fi, parenting classes, online GED preparation classes, test proctoring, corporate training, employment training, information & referral for immigrants & refugees, child care resource & referral agency (CCR&R), training and technical assistance for child care providers, Barton tutoring for individuals with dyslexia, and tutoring services.

REACH Literacy offers a comprehensive, multi-tiered approach to literacy, providing tutoring in reading, writing, and life skills in the Sioux Empire. The adult programs, including Everyday English and Workplace, empower individuals to improve their literacy and achieve personal and professional goals. Through the BEE a Reader program, volunteers are paired with elementary students to help them build reading and listening skills in a supportive environment. REACH also operates a used bookstore at the Western Mall, where all books are donated. Proceeds from book sales directly fund free literacy programs, helping support learners and readers of all ages.