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Curiosity Club

Upcycled Bird Feeders
2025-02-18 15:30:00 2025-02-18 16:30:00 America/Denver Curiosity Club Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Tuesday, February 18
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-18 15:30:00 2025-02-18 16:30:00 America/Denver Curiosity Club Construct your own bird feeder made from recycled materials! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Construct your own bird feeder made from recycled materials!

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | Hands-On | Educational |

TAGS: | stem | curiosity club |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
Hours

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Jan 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 21, 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Monthly Meeting
Curiosity Club - Terrible Teddy Bear Workshop
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your own perfectly imperfect Teddy Bear and learn about basic sewing skills- mistakes and creativity encouraged!
ReMakerspace - Create & Connect
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use leftover Makerspace material to create a piece of art or a useable item and help us reduce, reuse, and recycle to start this year fresh!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 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!
Little Explorers - Chilly Magical Creatures
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unleash your imagination with magical winter creatures!
Teen Book Bakes - Edible Cookie Dough
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Teens can experience the best part of baking cookies and make delicious, edible cookie dough that's safe to eat!
Hearts of the Hills Concert - with Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a captivating performance by Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg. Through a seamless blend of song and poetry, this duo brings the beauty and history of the Black Hills and the West to life.
Donuts & Documentaries - Disneynature: Bears
Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Showcasing a year in the life of a bear family, mother Sky teaches her two impressionable cubs, Amber and Scout, about life's most important lessons.
Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Students can join the library to learn about HelpNow, our on-demand homework help database.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 28, 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Curiosity Club - Dog Man Party
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Dog Man movie is coming to theaters on Jan. 31st, 2025! Join us for all things Dog Man to celebrate- learn how to draw your favorite characters, create your own comic strip, and more!
Practical Making - Needle Felted Landscapes
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Adults can learn how to needlefelt and craft a textile landscape to display at home!
This event is full
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Little Explorers - Winter Weather Wonders
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Experience the wonders of winter weather with fun science experiments and crafts!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. Gilmore Girls, but with murder.
Teen Crafternoon - Bird Burdened Tree Paintings
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a flock of fluffy winter birds and learn some new painting techniques at this week?s Teen Crafternoon!
Creation Station - Canva Valentine's Day Cards
Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn beginner design software Canva to create Valentine's Day cards! Limited to 10 teens and adults- please register to reserve your spot.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Curiosity Club - Lego Club
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Little Artists - Picasso Painted Paper Hearts
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready for a fun and colorful preschool art event where we'll be painting big, bold paper hearts inspired by the creativity of Picasso!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 06, 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!
Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore numbers with tactile fun through sensory bins, playdough, and creative art
Reflections on 'The Bear' - Adult Writing Workshop with Molly Barari
Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dr. Molly Barari leads a writing workshop focused on Andrew Krivak's 'The Bear,' focusing on themes of connection, nature, and collective wisdom.
Teen Crafternoon - Pinecone Portraits
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get crafty and create stunning bouquets with painted pinecones! This fun event lets you design vibrant arrangements perfect for your home or as a lasting gift, spreading love all year long.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!
Custer State Park Presents - Night Skies
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore the wonders of the night sky with Custer State Park! Dive into the science of stars and constellations while discovering cultural stories that connect us to the cosmos.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Tinkercad Bookmarks
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Explore Tinkercad and design a personalized bookmark to be 3D printed in the Makerspace. Limited to 10 spots, reserved for ages 8-12. Please register to reserve your child's spot.
'The Bear' Book Discussion
Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Dive into 'The Bear' by Andrew Krivak, a poignant novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that explores survival, humanity's connection with nature, and the power of storytelling.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Curiosity Club - Shrinky Dink Key Chains
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Crafting and chemistry come to life in this creative hands-on project!
Tinker Teens - Chocolate Delivery
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Love is in the air with a Valentine's twist on the classic egg drop experiment! Can you design a parachute to safely deliver a delicate chocolate egg?
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 13, 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!
Little Explorers - Count, Create, Build!
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Count, build, and create with hands-on activities!
Children's Garden Party: Seasonal Eating- The Local Way! - with Pennington County Master Gardeners
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Children can celebrate the seasons with interactive, hands-on fun! Learn from PCMG members about which foods grow in each season and discover the joy of fresh, local produce through playful education!
Teen #FandomFriday - Button Making
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Teens can get creative at this Anime Club event by designing custom button pins featuring their favorite characters. It's a fun way to show off your fandom pride!
Teddy Bear Story Time
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal for a cozy story time adventure! Perfect for little ones, this story time features engaging books, songs, and ends with a fun teddy bear craft!
Puppy Love with Black Hills Humane Society
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate Valentine's Day by meeting and playing with adorable (and adoptable!) rescue puppies and spread the love with some furry friends!
Winter Puzzle Competition & Swap
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your team and compete to complete your puzzle first! We'll have prizes for winners, plus refreshments for all. Then, swap out your gently used puzzles for new ones! See below for timeline.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Feb 17, 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, Feb 18, 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Feb 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Monthly Meeting
Curiosity Club - Upcycled Bird Feeders
Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct your own bird feeder made from recycled materials!
Lunch and Learn - South Dakota Yesterday and Today with Paul Horsted
Wed, Feb 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Showcasing his work recreating historic photos by finding their original locations, Paul Horsted will present side-by-side comparisons of the past and present.
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 10:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Feb 19, 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.
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