Each listing is checked against the organization's own site or the official source it names. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Pennington County
- Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Scholarships, grants to local nonprofits, endowment and donor-advised funds.
605-718-0112 · 243 Founders Park Drive, Rapid City
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD 211 directory)
- Black Hills State University, Rapid City
Associate, bachelor's and MBA programs for commuter and working students, SDSU nursing and counseling programs on site.
605-718-4112 · 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Box Elder
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Career Learning Center of the Black Hills (Rapid City)
Free adult basic education, GED prep and testing, English as a second language, computer training and career help.
605-394-5120 · 605-721-7431 · 730 E. Watertown Street, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Early Childhood Connections
Child care provider and parent training, Responsive Parenting class, child safety seat program, preschool scholarships.
605-342-6464 · 3645 Sturgis Road, Suite 110, Rapid City
Mon-Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- Hill City Public Library
Free library, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, story time and book club, regional history books.
605-574-4529 · 341 Main Street, Hill City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Oglala Lakota College, He Sapa College Center
Tribal college classes in Rapid City for Native and non-Native students.
605-342-1513 · 127 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Rapid City Area Schools, Title VI Indian Education
Lakota language classes, graduation coaches, culturally responsive mental health support for Native students.
605-394-4031 · 625 9th Street, Rapid City
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Rapid City Area Schools
- Rapid City Public Library
Free library cards, computers and Wi-Fi, makerspace, notary and proctoring, bookmobile and pop-up library stops.
605-394-6139 · 610 Quincy Street, Rapid City
Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sun 10am-6pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Rural America Initiatives, Prenatal to Five Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start with Lakota language and culture, meals, transportation.
605-343-4741 · 2112 S. Valley Drive, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- South Dakota Mines
Public engineering and science university, bachelor's and graduate degrees, CLEP testing center.
605-394-2481 · 501 E. Saint Joseph St., Rapid City
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Western Dakota Technical College
Technical certificates, diplomas and associate degrees, short-term and CDL training, financial aid help.
605-718-2400 · 800-544-8765 · 800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Youth & Family Services, Box Elder Head Start
Free Head Start for income-eligible young children, school readiness, family support.
605-923-0018 · 421 Don Williams Drive, Box Elder
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Youth & Family Services, Rapid City Head Start
Free Head Start for income-eligible children ages 4 weeks to 5, school readiness, family support.
605-341-6448 · 410 E. Monroe Street, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
Meade County
- Career Learning Center of the Black Hills, Sturgis site
Adult education and GED preparation.
605-394-5120 · Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, 2885 Dickson Drive, Sturgis
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Education
- Piedmont Valley Library
Books, DVDs and ebooks, story times, classes and book groups, self-serve branch at Summerset City Hall.
605-718-3663 · 111 Second Street, Piedmont
Tue 9am-7pm, Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Sturgis Public Library
Books and digital media, public computers and Wi-Fi, computer help by appointment, genealogy collection.
605-347-2624 · 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Suite 101, Sturgis
Mon-Thu 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against City of Sturgis
Lawrence County
- Black Hills State University
Public four-year university, bachelor's and graduate degrees, library open to visitors.
605-642-6131 · 1200 University St., Spearfish
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Career Learning Center of the Black Hills, Spearfish site
Adult education and GED preparation.
605-394-5120 · BHSSC Educational Services, 2910 4th Street, Spearfish
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Education
- Deadwood Public Library
Books and digital media, public computers and Wi-Fi, children's programs, local history archives.
435 Williams Street, Deadwood
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Phoebe Apperson Hearst Library (Lead)
Books and DVDs, children's events, free internet and Wi-Fi, reading areas.
605-584-2013 · 315 W. Main Street, Lead
Mon, Thu, Fri 10am-5pm, Tue-Wed 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Spearfish Public Library
Books and digital media, public computers and Wi-Fi, computer classes, test proctoring, homebound service.
605-642-1330 · 625 N. 5th Street, Municipal Services Centre, Spearfish
Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Whitewood Public Library
Books, computers and Wi-Fi, local history.
605-269-2616 · 1201 Ash Street, Whitewood
Mon and Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Youth & Family Services, Home-Based Head Start (Spearfish)
Free home visiting Head Start, children birth to 5 and expectant parents, parenting support.
605-342-4195 · 236 W. Jackson Boulevard, Spearfish
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
Custer County
- Career Learning Center of the Black Hills, Custer site
Adult education and GED preparation.
605-394-5120 · Custer School District Administration Building, 527 Montgomery Street, Custer
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Education
- Custer County Library
Books and ebooks, public computers and Wi-Fi, interlibrary loan, study and meeting rooms.
605-673-4803 · 447 Crook Street, Suite 4, Custer
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-5:30pm, Wed 3pm-7pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Custer County Library, Hermosa Branch
Books and ebooks, computers and Wi-Fi, story times, test proctoring, printing and scanning.
605-255-5597 · 234 Main Street, Hermosa
Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30pm-6:30pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
Fall River County
- Edgemont Public Library
Books, CDs and DVDs to borrow.
605-662-7712 · 412 2nd Avenue, Edgemont
Mon-Fri 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Hot Springs Public Library
Books and ebooks, public computers, copy and fax, test proctoring, meeting rooms.
605-745-3151 · 2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs
Mon, Thu, Fri 10am-5:30pm, Tue-Wed 11:30am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Youth & Family Services, Home-Based Head Start (Hot Springs)
Free home visiting Head Start, children birth to 5 and expectant parents, parenting support.
605-342-4195 · 346 S. Chicago Street, Hot Springs
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
Statewide programs
- SD Accessible Library Services (Talking Book Library)
Free audio, braille and large print books by mail for South Dakotans who cannot read standard print.
800-423-6665 · 605-773-3131 · 800 Governors Drive, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD State Library
- SD Department of Labor and Regulation (Job Service and Reemployment Assistance)
Job search help and training, unemployment claims, SDWORKS job listings, labor law questions.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Labor and Regulation