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Library reports successful 'Touch a Truck' and outlines fall programs

Dell Rapids Library Board · August 13, 2026

Summary

The director reported the 'Touch a Truck' and ice-cream social drew roughly 200–225 people; trustees also heard the September program calendar including Story Time, 10+ Tech Tuesday and plans for a 3D printer and Makerspace Monday.

Director reported a successful community outreach event — the combined 'Touch a Truck' and Ice Cream Social — and previewed fall programming.

Britney said the Touch a Truck and ice cream social had an estimated 200–225 attendees and multiple community partners including fire and ambulance personnel and county sheriffs, and that Friends of the Library provided supplies. "We had over 200 people... we're rough guessing, like, 220 to 225," she said while recapping turnout and noting staff had to return to the store to buy more ice cream during the event.

The director also reviewed programs for September: Story Time returns (weekday mornings), 10+ Tech Tuesday (VR, coding and Nintendo Switch for ages 10+), Makerspace Monday drop-in hours, and a plan to acquire a 3D printer for kids' programming (targeted for October if procurement completes). Trustees encouraged publicity via social channels and noted accommodations (gluten-free options) were planned for Friends-sponsored activities.

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