Teen Crafternoon

Little Explorers - City Builders

Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Build skyscrapers, bridges, houses, and vehicles while exploring how different designs can make structures stable.

The Write Stuff - Children's Creative Writing Group

Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Calling all young creative writers! Join us for a creative writing workshop that focuses on the building blocks of a great story, such as characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.

Teen #FandomFriday - Pokémon Terrariums

Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Catch 'em all-plant style! Create a Pokéball-inspired terrarium, blending creativity, nature, and a little Pokémon magic into your own one-of-a-kind mini world.

Custer State Park Present - Bighorn Sheep

Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Custer State Park Naturalists share the history of Bighorn Sheep in the Black Hills, from their introduction by Peter Norbeck to their current special place in local ecology.

Books with Bernard

Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services

Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Hydraulic Judo Robots

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Construct a hydraulic-powered machine and battle with other robots!

Small Changes, Big Impact - Family Game Day with the EPA

Sun, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Play fun, hands-on games with environmental experts to learn about recycling, water conservation, and reducing food waste!

South Dakota Yesterday & Today - Author and Photography Talk with Paul Horsted

Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Photographer Paul Horsted shares stories and photos from his latest book, featuring 350 historic South Dakota sites paired with stunning "then-and-now" images from across the state.

Breathe Better - Exploring Air Quality with the EPA

Mon, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn about radon and wildfire smoke and discover simple ways to protect your family from both.

Little Owl Tuesday Story Time

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Curiosity Club - Rubber Band Helicopters

Tue, Nov 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Build a helicopter using simple craft supplies and discover how stored energy can turn into motion!

Coffee and Coversations - Writing your Family History

Tue, Nov 17, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Molly Barari shares tips and tricks to help you pen your family's history, from beginning research to expressing the stories of the past for generations to come.

Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Welcome to The Library, a place for adventuring parties to convene and take part in glorious battles. Everyone's invited to play, whether it's your first time playing or you're a seasoned adventurer.

Little Explorers - Magnetic Makers

Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Build robots and navigate magnetic mazes while exploring and testing your creations!

Black Hills Financial Planning Presents - Eliminating Debt for Financial Freedom

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn from a financial planner how to build a budget that holds, pay off debt faster, and make the interest you pay work for you with a financial planner.

Chapter Chat Book Club - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches- Sangu Mandanna

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room

A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family and a new love changes the course of her life.

Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Kart

Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Rev your engines for Mario Kart! Choose your character, race iconic tracks, and battle your friends for the win in an action-packed evening of fun.

Heirlooms Creative Writing Workshop with Molly Barari

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Have a memory you can still picture perfectly? Turn a moment from your life into a short story using vivid details, dialogue, people, places, and the little things that bring it to life.

SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library - Fossils and Evolution

Sun, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore how animals have changed over time through fossils and comparative biology with the SDSMT Paleontology Club!

Sit & Stitch Knitting Club

Mon, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room

Bring your needles, hooks, and yarn for an evening of fiber arts! Don't have equipment? The library has some that you can use for the class! Join us for camaraderie and snacks!

Little Owl Tuesday Story Time

Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!

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Curiosity Club - Magnetic Maze STEM Challenge

Tue, Nov 24, 10:15am - 11:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn about magnetism and design, build, and test your own magnetic maze game!

Planning Ahead - Living Wills and Medical Decisions with Monument Health

Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Join the Director of Patient Relations at Monument Health for a clear and compassionate discussion about how healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will documentation benefits you and your loved ones

Donuts & Documentaries - Agent of Happiness

Tue, Nov 24, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Early Closure

Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

The library will close early at 5 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving

Library Closure

Thu, Nov 26, All day

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Library Closure

Fri, Nov 27, All day

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Sun, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Can happiness really be measured from one to ten? A government happiness agent travels the Bhutanese Himalayas, surveying locals while confronting his own search for fulfillment.

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, plus tips on staying safe!

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

Tue, Dec 01, 10:15am - 11:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Imagine, create, and free-build, or challenge yourself on a library build to win a small prize!

Tue, Dec 01, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Little Explorers - Sensory Play

Thu, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us for a story time specially curated for children ages birth to 3 and their families. Bring your little ones for an exciting experience filled with stories, movement, and fun!

Thu, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Play detective and use your senses to discover and learn about everyday objects!

Ramblings from Nowhere - with Author Josh Ellis

Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Meet local author Josh Ellis and celebrate his new book 'Jaunty Hair: Ramblings from Nowhere', a collection of essays reflecting on life, humor, grief, music, and more.

Teen Crafternoon - Pom-Pom Wreaths

Fri, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Add some fuzzy flair to your winter cheer and make a wreath out of yarn pom-poms!

Computer-Aided Design Club - Flat Ornaments

Sat, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room

Learn the basics of computer-aided design (CAD) while creating fun, hands-on digital projects.

SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library - Convergent Evolution: Nature's Copycats

Sat, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Discover how different animals and plants can develop similar traits, even when they're not related! Explore nature's surprising look-alikes and the science behind them.

Creation Station - Tea Light Gingerbread Houses

Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Assemble and decorate mini gingerbread houses made with equipment in the Makerspace!

Registration opens Sunday, November 22 2026 at 10:00am

Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective

Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.

Little Owl Tuesday Story Time

Tue, Dec 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join in on the fun and listen to popular stories and songs with one of our library storytellers! Designed for preschoolers, but all are welcome!

Curiosity Club - String Spinners

Tue, Dec 08, 10:15am - 11:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore momentum with a handmade spinning contraption!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Cardboard Loom Mittens

Tue, Dec 08, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn about the connection between coding and fiber arts by creating a loom out of cardboard and weaving a pair of mittens!

Registration opens Wednesday, November 25 2026 at 9:00am

Family Craft Night

Wed, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Make a craft or two (or even three!) with your family at the library! We'll have a variety of supplies and examples ready to explore, so don't be afraid to try out something new.