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Little Explorers
2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, August 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers 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. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

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

We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed for Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed for Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming events

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.
This event is full
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.
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!
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 - 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, 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!
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.
Family Movie Afternoon - Dog Man
Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us each month this summer for a fun, family-friendly movie at the library!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jul 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.
Monday Craft - Beaded Wind Chimes
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a dazzling display for your window or outside area!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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 - Cyanotype Sun Art
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about photosensitivity and create art with UV rays!
'The Cost of Free Land' One Book South Dakota Discussion - with SDHC Scholar Kate Meadows
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join South Dakota Humanities Scholar Kate Meadows for a compelling discussion of the 2025 One Book South Dakota pick, The Cost of Free Land by Rebecca Clarren.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jul 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!
Summer Show - With Flying Colors - Birds of the Black Hills Raptor Center
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Soar into summer fun with the Black Hills Raptor Center?s With Flying Colors!
Little Explorers - Colorful Patterns
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Practice making patterns with your favorite colors and do some fun experiments!
Teen Book Bakes - Pasta Making
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn the craft of pasta making from scratch, transforming simple ingredients into fresh, handmade noodles. Mix, knead, and shape your way through a deliciously fun culinary experience
Books with Bernard
Sat, Jul 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 - Veselka:The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World
Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
As the second-generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant retires after 54 years, his son faces the pressure of stepping up as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Monday Craft - Piñata Making
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the Mexican tradition of creating piñatas and try your hand at making your own! You provide the creativity; we'll provide the candy!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 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, Jul 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 - Summer-Scented Play Doughs
Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Mix up your very own custom seasonal play dough to take home!
Practical Making for Adults - Beaded Forever Plants
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Adults can craft a cheerful, low-maintenance plant that never needs watering!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 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!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Creation Station
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, July 20 2025 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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
Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
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