On Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m., the Brookings Public Library will host a screening and discussion of the film “Rustic Oracle” as the final program of its Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Event Series. This series is made possible through a grant from the South Dakota Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, through the United We Stand Initiative.

Set in the late 1990s, “Rustic Oracle” is a dramatic feature about Ivy, an 8-year-old girl trying to understand what happened to her big sister who has vanished from their small Mohawk community. With minimal clues, Ivy and her mother Susan embark on an unwelcome journey to find Heather which ultimately brings the pair closer together despite challenging circumstances. Behind the story of desperation, told through the eyes of a child, lies one of hope, growth, awakening and love.

Library hosting Bring Your Own Craft Night

On Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. the library will offer a Bring Your Own Craft Night.

Are you working on a project? Do you want an opportunity to socialize with other crafters? Bring a craft and work alongside other artsy community members. A small craft will be available for those who don’t have their own project. No registration is required.

For additional information about the library's programs and services, visit its website at www.brookingslibrary.org and follow it on Facebook @bkglib. The library's mission is to provide materials and information contributing to the education, recreation, and quality of life for the Brookings community.