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Little Artists
2025-05-07 10:30:00 2025-05-07 11:30:00 America/Denver Little Artists Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Wednesday, May 07
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 10:30:00 2025-05-07 11:30:00 America/Denver Little Artists Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Educational | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | craft | artists | art |

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

Mon, Mar 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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