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Little Explorers

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2025-05-22 11:00:00 2025-05-22 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, May 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-22 11:00:00 2025-05-22 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Come sail away with us as we build, test, and race boats! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Come sail away with us as we build, test, and race boats! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July!

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
Hours

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 8:00AM to 12:00AM
(Closed for Easter)
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Upcoming events

10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Libraries bring color, culture, and creativity to our community- now it's your turn! Celebrate 10 years of Peep-tastic dioramas and show your love for our library in our most colorful contest yet!
SDSMT Paleontology Club at the Library - Awesome Ancestors
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join SDSM&T's Paleontology Club as we explore Awesome Ancestors!
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Easter.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Apr 21, 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.
Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Students can join the library in the upstairs teen section to learn about HelpNow, our on-demand homework help database.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Apr 21, 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, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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 - DIY Trash Grabber and Earth Day Challenge
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Engineer a trash-grabbing machine and see how much you can clean up during your next walk outside!
Talking Circle
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
'The Bear' Book Discussion
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community 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.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 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 - Bugs and Butterflies
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Take a closer look at the amazing world of bugs and butterflies!
Chapter Chat Book Club - 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' by Brandon Sanderson
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A whimsical adventure set in a world of spore oceans with unique properties, 'Tress of the Emerald Sea' follows a young woman on a quest to rescue her best friend.
Teen Book Bakes - Pancake Art
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use batter to create masterpieces at this month?s Book Bakes! No need to be a master chef or professional artist- just come with an appetite and creativity.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Apr 26, 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!
Donuts & Documentaries - River
Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
An exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers.
Library Closed
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The Library will be closed for Regional Staff Training.
10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Libraries bring color, culture, and creativity to our community- now it's your turn! Celebrate 10 years of Peep-tastic dioramas and show your love for our library in our most colorful contest yet!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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 - Seed-Bombs and Launchers
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Kids can make wildflower seed-bombs and then engineer a seed cannon to help launch those seeds into nature!
Talking Circle
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Practical Making - Felt Flower Wreaths
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Invite Spring into your home and create decor with flowers that won't wilt! Learn techniques to make felt flowers and then build a wreath to take home.
This event is full
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore textures, sound, and motion with bubbly roads, messy car washes, and hands-on play! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July
Teen Crafternoon - Bookend Painting
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Add your personal touch to the library?s teen section by painting some bookends!
Crowning Melodies - Harp Concert with Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
In her final weeks as Miss South Dakota, Joelle will share a variety of music on her grand pedal harp interwoven with stories from Miss America and serving the state over the past year.
Open Art Session
Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, May 05, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 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!
Little Hands: Art and Play - Polka Dot Paint-a-Pot
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come celebrate spring and paint a polka dot pot in the style of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama!
Talking Circle
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Tinker Teens
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, May 08, 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 - Land Exploration
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Roll into fun with cars, trucks, and land adventures! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July!
Teen #FandomFriday - Kawaii Clay Charms
Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Have a blast crafting adorable kawaii clay charms using colorful polymer clay, shaping everything from cute animals to tiny treats.
Books with Bernard
Sat, May 10, 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 - Plant Life Cycle
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Whether you're a budding botanist, an environmental enthusiast, or simply curious about nature, join Custer State Park Naturalists at the library and explore the amazing world of plant life cycles!
Story time Adventures - with the Black Hills Storytellers
Sat, May 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join the Black Hills Storytellers for a lively storytime full of fun, movement, and imagination, followed by a hands-on craft inspired by the tales!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Battle Bots
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
It?s a battle royale! Learn coding and building techniques by building your perfect ?battle bot? with our Edison Robots, then ?battling? other robots until there is one winner.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 10:00am
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, May 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
'The Bear' Book Discussion
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 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, May 13, 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 - Analytics with Black Hills Energy
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join Black Hills Energy Analytics in Action and learn about data collection, representation, and interpretation through fun and engaging activities!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Battle Bots
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities that encourage collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Talking Circle
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Lessons in Libby
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Whether you're brand new to Libby or have been using it for years, visit our Libby support session! Come in and have all your questions answered and issues addressed by librarians!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, May 15, 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 - Air Travel
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Up, up, and away! Let?s discover travel through the air! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July!
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Kart
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us at the library for an action-packed evening of Mario Kart racing, where you'll choose your character, navigate iconic tracks, and compete with friends in a thrilling race for glory!
Donuts & Documentaries - Missing from Fire Trail Road
Sun, May 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The story of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native woman who vanished in 2020, shines a light on the crisis of missing Indigenous women and the trans-generational trauma faced by Native communities.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, May 19, 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.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, May 19, 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!
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