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Registration opens:
February 12th, 2025

Practical Making
2025-02-26 18:00:00 2025-02-26 19:00:00 America/Denver Practical Making Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Wednesday, February 26
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-26 18:00:00 2025-02-26 19:00:00 America/Denver Practical Making Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore your creativity and craft with the library! Check back for more details about this month's craft!

Registration is limited to 12 adults and opens on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m. 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | Hands-On |

TAGS: | crafts | crafting |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
Hours

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Kids Winter Reading Challenge
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Become a reading machine this winter and earn fun prizes! Starting on Sunday, December 15, 2024, read or be read to for 15 minutes daily to win awesome prizes!
Teen Winter Reading Challenge
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Power up your reading this winter and earn fun prizes!
Adults Winter Reading Challenge
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Gear up for great reads this winter and earn fun prizes!
Edible Winter Wonderlands - Build a Candy Cottage
Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring the family to build a beautiful and tasty Winter scene! We'll have everything you need to build and decorate a Winter cottage that you can take home- if you can resist eating it before leaving!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
Students can join the library to learn about HelpNow, our on-demand homework help database.
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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.
Cancelled
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Monthly Meeting
Curiosity Club - Winter Sensory Bottles
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a fun-themed sensory bottle for the season!
Lunch and Learn - Dr. Nancy Williams- 'Live! and Unbound' Album Discussion
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join clarinetist and music historian Dr. Nancy Williams for the launch of her new album "Live! and Unbound," which celebrates women through instrumental music and art song.
This event is full
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Dec 18, 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 - Stuffed Snowmen
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make a cute and cozy snowman out of everyday materials to display during Winter!
This event is full
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Dec 19, 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 - Light and Shadows
Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make shadow art, play with light, and create a secret message!
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Party: Super Smash Bros
Fri, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Experience the excitement of a teen Super Smash Bros tournament, showcasing intense matchups and fierce battles for an adrenaline-fueled showdown!
Winter Trivia
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your friends and test your winter knowledge at our trivia night! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and refreshments will be served!
Icy Escape - Winter Escape Room
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Think you've got the skills to bust our escape room? Make a group to beat our icy puzzles!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 23, 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!
Library Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The Library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve.
Library Closed
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Christmas.
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Dec 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!
Little Explorers - Colors All Around
Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Play with the colors of the rainbow!
Chapter Chat Book Club - All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Thu, Dec 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Book Bakes - Hot Cocoa on a stick
Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Donuts & Documentaries - Ranger
Sun, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Dec 31, 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 - New Years Confetti Poppers
Tue, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready for the new year with homemade confetti poppers!
Early Closure
Tue, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Library Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 02, 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
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
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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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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 09, 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
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
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Kids Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Become a reading machine this winter and earn fun prizes! Starting on Sunday, December 15, 2024, read or be read to for 15 minutes daily to win awesome prizes!
Teen Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Power up your reading this winter and earn fun prizes!
Adults Winter Reading Challenge
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Gear up for great reads this winter and earn fun prizes!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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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