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Little Explorers

Animal Patterns
2025-07-11 11:00:00 2025-07-11 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Friday, July 11
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-11 11:00:00 2025-07-11 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Explore how animals use patterns to camouflage, find friends, and show their colors! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore how animals use patterns to camouflage, find friends, and show their colors!

Little ones are invited to join us every Friday 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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Rapid City Public Library Downtown

We're closed Thursday June 19
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming events

Library Closed
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth
Little Explorers - Mix, Match, & Make
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get hands-on with color experiments, mixing art and science to create something new!
Level Up! - VR Gaming
Fri, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a thrilling gaming night where teens can dive into the world of PSVR and experience exciting virtual reality games!
Custer State Park Presents - Pollinators
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join a Custer State Park Naturalist and dive into the fascinating world of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, and highlight their importance in biodiversity and food production.
Dick Termes Drawing Workshop for Adults
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join local artist Dick Termes for a workshop where you'll dive into the world of Termespheres and 3D drawing! Learn the secrets behind this unique art form and put your creativity into action.
Dinosaur Park Story Time & Craft Fair
Sun, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Join us at Dinosaur Park for a dino-themed story time, followed by a craft and activity fair!
Monday Craft - Nature Suncatchers
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use flowers, leaves, and other natural materials to make a hanging sun catcher for your window.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt 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, Jun 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jun 24, 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 - Mason Jar Lanterns
Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Transform a simple mason jar into a beautiful and functional lantern.
Lessons in Libby
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
Whether you're brand new to Libby or have been using it for years, we can help you at our support session! Come in during the drop-in window and have your Libby issues addressed by librarians!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Practical Making - Faux Stained Glass
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design and paint a faux stained glass suncatcher! Create your suncatcher at the class, then pick up your dried creation the next day.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jun 26, 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!
Summer Show - Tara Kingi: Native American Hoop Dancer
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Join Tara Kingi for an engaging, interactive experience as you learn about the history and tradition of the Native American Hoop Dance.
Chapter Chat Book Club - 'The Stardust Grail' by Yume Kitasei
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Pick up a copy of this month's book from the library and join us for "The Stardust Grail," a thrilling anti-colonial space heist to save an alien civilization.
Little Explorers - Color Creations
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate color through bright crafts, playful building, and imaginative design!
Teen Book Bakes - Charcuterie Boards
Fri, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, sweets, and all the tasty extras, because playing with your food has never looked this good.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Reflections on 'The Bear' Writing Workshop - with Dr. Molly Barari
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join us for a writing workshop, led by Dr. Molly Barari, as we process and reflect on themes from "The Bear" by Andrew Krivak.
Story Time Adventures - with the Black Hills Storytellers
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready for a magical story time adventure and join us for a special event featuring the Black Hills Storytellers!
Donuts & Documentaries - My Robot Sophia
Sun, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
This stirring and visually immersive documentary brings us inside the spirited pursuits of David Hanson, a restless inventor aiming to perfect the world's most life-like A.I.
Monday Craft - Tie-Dyed Socks
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a colorful custom pair of socks (that we'll provide!), or bring a shirt, bandana, or other piece of clothing to tie-dye!
Rebecca Young's Story Shapers Experience for Kids
Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join author Rebecca Young for a fun, hands-on storytelling session where kids help create a brand-new children's book!
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special story time that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jul 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.
Curiosity Club - Lego Club
Tue, Jul 01, 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 & Play - Color Me Chameleon!
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
We?re going on a story and art adventure! Come read 'A Color of His Own' by Leo Lionni, then paint a watercolor chameleon using our favorite colors!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jul 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!
Library Closure
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Plant-Dyed Totes - Color from Nature
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make a one-of-a-kind tote using eco-friendly, plant-based dyes!
Open Art Session
Sun, Jul 06, 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.
Books & Blankets at Storybook Island
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storybook Island
We're heading to Storybook Island again for a special story time during Books & Blankets! Join us for silly stories, bubbles, giant parachutes, and tons of fun!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jul 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.
Monday Craft - Wire Sculptures
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Plan, bend, and create a wire sculpture or hanging mobile based on the work of Alexander Caulder!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Jul 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jul 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.
Curiosity Club - Ice Cream in a Bag
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use chemistry and physics to create a tasty treat!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Pinhole Camera
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Learn the fundamentals of photography by creating a pinhole camera, then use your camera to capture photographs with UV-reactive paper.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Tinker Teens - Paint Pendulums
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Harness gravity as your paintbrush, build custom pendulums to fling, swing, and splatter vibrant patterns onto canvas. It?s part art, part experiment, where every drip tells its own colorful story.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jul 10, 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!
Thursday Show - Dick Termes Drawing Workshop for Kids
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Kids in 4th grade and up are invited to join local artist Dick Termes to learn about his famous Termespheres, then create their own perspective art with guidance from the artist himself!
Little Explorers - Animal Patterns
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore how animals use patterns to camouflage, find friends, and show their colors!
Teen #FandomFriday - Japanese Fans
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into the world of Japanese fan art, transforming blank fans into striking works of color and pattern guided by traditional Japanese art styles.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Jul 12, 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!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Learn the fundamentals of photography by creating a pinhole camera, then use your camera to capture photographs with UV-reactive paper.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 10:00am
Summer Puzzle Competition
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Gather your crew and race against the clock in our Summer Puzzle Competition!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Monday Craft - Painting like Michelangelo
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Become a ceiling artist! Lie on your back and paint like the masters of the past!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt 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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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 - Beaded Snake Fidget Toys
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use your math skills to create a pattern for your own beaded snake!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 17, 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!
Summer Show - The Magic Bookcase
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Get ready for a magical adventure! Byron Grey brings stories to life with amazing tricks, fun surprises, and plenty of chances for kids to join in the fun.
Little Explorers - Musical Patterns
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a symphony of patterns, plus make a musical instrument to take home!
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready to *Level Up* at our epic teen gaming night! Compete in tournaments, try new games, and level up your skills with friends in a fun, laid-back setting.
Custer State Park Presents - Animal Tracks
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Step into the shoes (or paws!) of the local wildlife with a Custer State Park Naturalist and uncover the secrets hidden in the tracks that they leave behind.
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