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Little Explorers

Changing Textures
2025-11-06 11:00:00 2025-11-06 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, November 06
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-06 11:00:00 2025-11-06 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Dive into hands-on fun and discover how different materials feel and transform when mixed and squished. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Dive into hands-on fun and discover how different materials feel and transform when mixed and squished.

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, Oct 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Practical Making - Pick Your Poison: Halloween Decor
Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get into the Halloween spirit! Choose your favorite project and craft a spooky skull centerpiece, a festive bat & moon wreath, or a cute ghost wall hanging.
Registration is now closed
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 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 - Monster Mash
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come in your Halloween costume for a spook-tacular time and we experiment and play!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.
Halloween Story Time
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come listen to silly-not-scary Halloween stories, then join our costume parade where little ghosts and goblins can trick-or-treat at each library desk for fun treats!
Teen Crafternoon - Fright Fest
Fri, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready for a spooky, fun Halloween hangout at the library! We'll watch Scooby-Doo, snack on treats, and get crafty with Halloween-themed crafts. Costumes are welcome, so bring your spooky spirit!
Open Art Session
Sun, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 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.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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 - Marbled Fall Leaves
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Little artists can swirl, press, and reveal their own colorful leaf designs this month!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 06, 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 - Changing Textures
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into hands-on fun and discover how different materials feel and transform when mixed and squished.
Teen Crafternoon - Jewelry Making
Fri, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Add some new bling to your wardrobe at this month's Crafternoon! Create your own earrings or paracord bracelet using the provided supplies; creativity is encouraged!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Nov 08, 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!
SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library - Badlands Nimravids
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unearth the wild world of Badlands Nimravids: ancient saber-toothed predators! Get up close with fossils and join student paleontologists for a roaring good time with hands-on activities for kids.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Nov 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 10, 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!
Library Closure
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The Library will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Mood Ring Pendants
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your own mood ring necklace with thermochromic powder and resin!
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join our teen book club to chat about any book you're reading. This month, dive into your favorite Young Adult stories!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 13, 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 - Changing Weather
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Experiment with air, water, and temperature to see how our weather shifts and moves.
Teen #FandomFriday - Naruto Headbands
Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Watch the first season of Naruto while creating your own ninja headbands. Believe it!
Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist Leacey Brown and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari for a dynamic 2-hour workshop blending reflection, creativity, and resilience.
Custer State Park Presents - Animal Adaptions
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover how animals survive and thrive in Custer State Park! Explore fascinating adaptations through hands-on activities and up-close examples.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Mood Ring Pendants
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your own mood ring necklace with thermochromic powder and resin!
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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 - Ping Pong Ball Cannons
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about potential vs. kinetic energy by constructing a cannon out of craft tubes and practicing your launching skills!
Lunch and Learn - Dinosaurs of the Dakotas with Black Hills Institute
Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Black Hills Institute joins the library to talk about their vast dinosaur collections, past projects, and plans for future expansions.
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 10:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference 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.
Practical Making - Pool Noodle Wreaths
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make a fun, colorful wreath using a pool noodle base and personalize it for any season!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 5 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 20, 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 - Changing Seasons
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Observe how animals prepare for the changing seasons through creative, nature-inspired play.
Chapter Chat Book Club - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join our monthly book club as we dive into The God of the Woods, a gripping story where a teenager's disappearance at an Adirondack summer camp sparks a collision of two worlds.
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 10:00am
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night: Mario Kart
Fri, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready 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!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Nov 22, 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!
Cranes for Peace - The Story of the Origami Crane
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join local student Sakurako 'Sako' Tinant for a hands-on program exploring Japanese culture and the importance of peace.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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!
Curiosity Club - Toy Zipline Challenge
Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design and build a toy zipline and explore how gravity and friction affect the speed of an object!
Early Closure
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will close early at 5 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving
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