The Vermillion Public Library is proud to announce a new program for children Pre-K and under! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

What it is

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program that encourages families to read together. This early exploration of books encourages early literacy skills and helps build a love of reading. This program is a free, ongoing program that can be started any time and can be accomplished at your own speed. All children younger than Kindergarten are welcome to participate. The goal is to read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten and it is easier than it sounds! Yes, you can repeat books (kids love repetition – and they benefit from it too!) and you can count books others read to your child as well. While this may seem like a large goal, it is very doable. 

Why it’s important

Not only is reading to your child a wonderful way to bond and enjoy time together, but it also provides early literacy skills that will give your child a great head start in school!

• Children that are read to have larger vocabularies by the time they enter Kindergarten and are more successful in school.
• Development of reading skills starts at birth.
• A child’s ability to learn language skills is highest before the age of six.

How to participate

• Register
  • Go to vermillionlibrary.readsquared.com or stop in/call the library for assistance.
• Log your reading
• Celebrate the milestones with us along the way to 1,000 books!

Visit our 1000 Book Before Kindergarten page for more information on signing up! New registrants get a free book bag!

Learn how to make some super simple beeswax candles with Rachelle! Kits will be available in the south entrance of the library starting at 8:00 am on Monday, June 14th!

Supplies Needed:

• Beeswax sheet
• Cotton wick
• Scissors (not included in kit)

Go for a walk through Prentis Park between June 7th and June 18th and read the Vermillion Public Library’s new StoryWalk® book, “What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?” by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page!

And join us for the Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program starting today! Learn more at vermillionpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-program.

That’s right! They’re back! Friday and Saturday, June 11th & 12th, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Downstairs at the Vermillion Public Library.

Please wear a mask and prepare to be socially distanced. The safety of our Friends volunteers is a very high priority, and we thank you in advance for respecting their space.

The Vermillion Public Library has a special Pride Month Zoom Lunch & Learn planned for June!

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The purpose of the commemorative month is to acknowledge the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

In recognition of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, please join Travis L. Letellier for a presentation on “The ABCs of LGBTQ.” Travis has been part of the Vermillion community since 2014, when he joined the USD faculty. He serves on committees for the City of Vermillion and volunteers for South Dakota non-profits. Travis’s talk will focus on how we can develop a better understanding of LGBTQ identities and experiences. By introducing fundamental concepts, definitions, and language, participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of the LGBTQ community.

Register at bit.ly/vplabc to access the free program on Zoom, hosted by the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library. We will meet online at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 4th.

Please note that the library will resume charging pre-pandemic fees for all copies and faxes starting June 7th!

Fee Breakdown:

• Black and White Single-Sided: $0.10/page
• Black and White Double-Sided: $0.15/page
• Color Single-Sided: $0.25/page
• Color Double-Sided: $0.35/page
• Faxes: $1 for the first page, $0.25/page after the first

Interested in our Mobile Printing service?

The Vermillion Public Library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 30th and 31st, in observance of Memorial Day.

The Vermillion Public Library has a special Pride Month Zoom Lunch & Learn planned for June!

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The purpose of the commemorative month is to acknowledge the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

In recognition of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, please join Travis L. Letellier for a presentation on “The ABCs of LGBTQ.” Travis has been part of the Vermillion community since 2014, when he joined the USD faculty. He serves on committees for the City of Vermillion and volunteers for South Dakota non-profits. Travis’s talk will focus on how we can develop a better understanding of LGBTQ identities and experiences. By introducing fundamental concepts, definitions, and language, participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of the LGBTQ community.

Register at bit.ly/vplabc to access the free program on Zoom, hosted by the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library. We will meet online at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 4th.

The Vermillion Public Library is proud to announce a new program for children Pre-K and under! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

What it is

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program that encourages families to read together. This early exploration of books encourages early literacy skills and helps build a love of reading. This program is a free, ongoing program that can be started any time and can be accomplished at your own speed. All children younger than Kindergarten are welcome to participate. The goal is to read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten and it is easier than it sounds! Yes, you can repeat books (kids love repetition – and they benefit from it too!) and you can count books others read to your child as well. While this may seem like a large goal, it is very doable. 

Why it’s important

Not only is reading to your child a wonderful way to bond and enjoy time together, but it also provides early literacy skills that will give your child a great head start in school!

• Children that are read to have larger vocabularies by the time they enter Kindergarten and are more successful in school.
• Development of reading skills starts at birth.
• A child’s ability to learn language skills is highest before the age of six.

How to participate

• Register
  • Go to vermillionlibrary.readsquared.com or stop in/call the library for assistance.
• Log your reading
• Celebrate the milestones with us along the way to 1,000 books!

Visit our 1000 Book Before Kindergarten page for more information on signing up! New registrants get a free book bag!

The Vermillion Public Library has a special Pride Month Zoom Lunch & Learn planned for June!

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The purpose of the commemorative month is to acknowledge the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

In recognition of June as LGBTQ Pride Month, please join Travis L. Letellier for a presentation on “The ABCs of LGBTQ.” Travis has been part of the Vermillion community since 2014, when he joined the USD faculty. He serves on committees for the City of Vermillion and volunteers for South Dakota non-profits. Travis’s talk will focus on how we can develop a better understanding of LGBTQ identities and experiences. By introducing fundamental concepts, definitions, and language, participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of the LGBTQ community.

Register at bit.ly/vplabc to access the free program on Zoom, hosted by the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library. We will meet online at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 4th.