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Little Explorers

Polar Physics
2025-01-16 11:00:00 2025-01-16 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, January 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Explore the science of ice and snow, bringing frozen physics to life!

Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Educational |

TAGS: | STEM | little explorers |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Donuts & Documentaries - The Wonder and the Worry
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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S'morey Time
Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Social Partner Dance Club
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get hands-on with sporty sensory bins and create your own tennis racket!
Teen Crafternoon - Crystalized Bones
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make some Halloween décor that's sparkly AND scary with bones that sprout crystals!
Creation Station - Custom Puzzle Books
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Create a custom puzzle book by choosing your types of puzzles and learning how to bind them together!
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Artful Anglers - Paint a Lure, Catch a Fish!
Mon, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Oct 06, 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Curiosity Club - Lego Club
Tue, Oct 06, 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!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Oct 06, 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!
Hunger Games Book Club: Sunrise on the Reaping
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Bedazzled Halloween Signs
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Let the Games Begin!
Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - DNA Discovery
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore the amazing molecule that makes us who we are! Extract real DNA from a strawberry, then create a candy DNA model.
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Owl Pellet Dissection with Black Hills Raptor Center
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Mon, Oct 12, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Reach your Goals
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Party
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The Addams Family - Monster Movie and Spooky Snacks
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Fire & Spiced Ciders - with Pennington County Master Gardener Roxene Powel
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Costume Makeup Workshop with Black Hills Community Theatre
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Open Art Session - Halloween Edition
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
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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
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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.
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
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Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 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 - Ready, Set, Move!
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Book Bakes - Rock Candy
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make your own Halloween candy in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes!
Books with Bernard
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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.
Lakota Star Knowledge - with Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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