1910 - Leora J. Lewis was appointed librarian. 1912 - Library moved into a corner room in the Elks building for $60.00 per month rent which was later reduced to $35.00.

Architectural painting of the Rapid City Public Library which was opened on October 24, 1972 thus replacing the city's Carnegie Library. The painting was created by the architectural company Aukerman and Mazourek once located at 2040 W. Main St., Suite 302, Rapid City, SD. The painting also depicts downtown buildings and businesses.