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Little Explorers

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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 Learn to recognize, name, and express feelings through creative play and storytelling. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn to recognize, name, and express feelings through creative play and storytelling.

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, Jul 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Monday Craft - Beaded Wind Chimes
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Book Bakes - Pasta Making
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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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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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.
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