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Open Art Session
2025-09-07 14:00:00 2025-09-07 16:00:00 America/Denver Open Art Session Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Sunday, September 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-07 14:00:00 2025-09-07 16:00:00 America/Denver Open Art Session Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials. 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.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | All | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | open art session | crafts | art |

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

Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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 - Butter in a Jar
Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn the science of making butter, then make your own to try with waffles!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Cardboard Looms
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Create a custom cardboard loom and weave a beautiful tapestry!
Tinker Teens - Needle Felting
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Poke, tuck, and pin your way into a fun new hobby! Learn how to shape felt into shapes using handy tools from our Makerspace.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Sep 11, 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 - Leaves and Trees
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore forests through playtime and learn about different leaves and trees!
Teen #FandomFriday - Paper Ninja Stars
Fri, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the history of origami and then create fun ninja stars that you can practice throwing at targets!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Sep 13, 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!
Custer State Park Presents - Elk
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Take an enchanting tour of the life and habitat of elk in the black hills.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Cardboard Looms
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a custom cardboard loom and weave a beautiful tapestry!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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 - The Fantastic Five: Platonic Solids
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about platonic solids and their geometric properties through fun crafts and activities.
Lunch and Learn - New RC Rush Head Coach Dave Smith
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
New Rapid City Rush Hockey Head Coach Dave Smith joins the library to talk strategy, the upcoming season, and break the sport down to the basics for enthusiasts and new fans alike.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 18, 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 - Harvest Time
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Have fun with pumpkins, apples, and other foods that we harvest!
Taskmaster Competition
Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The viral sensation comes to life! You've seen our librarians battle it out online, now it's YOUR turn.
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night: VR Gaming
Fri, Sep 19, 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!
Be My Neighbor Day with SDPB
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room,Youth Services
Enjoy hands-on educational activities and resources, make care packages for our community, enjoy songs and story time with Daniel Tiger, and meet SDPB's Buddy!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 23, 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 - Cardboard Loom Friendship Bracelets
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn a fun and simple method for creating a unique friendship bracelet!
Practical Making
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Discover the power of the library's Makerspace by piecing together a mountain scene made from laser-cut wood. Stain and layer your piece for a beautiful display to take home!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Sep 25, 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 - Woodland Creatures
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover animals that live in the woods and build a cozy bird nest.
Chapter Chat Book Club - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices.
Teen Book Bakes - Cookie Decorating Wars
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Face off in a fun, sugar-filled challenge to create the most inventive and beautifully decorated cookies. Unleash your creativity and transform plain cookies into edible works of art!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Sep 27, 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!
The Western Troubadours Concert
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Experience the rich soundscapes and heartfelt stories of the American West with The Western Troubadours, award-winning musicians Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black.
Donuts & Documentaries - Lead and Copper
Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A state & city lie to the population of Flint, Michigan, about the safety of their water, leading thousands of people to be lead poisoned.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Sep 30, 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 - Marble Roller Coasters
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design a marble roller coaster using everyday materials in this fun, hands-on engineering challenge. Learn about motion and gravity while designing twists and turns!
Little Artists
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Oct 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, Oct 02, 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.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 05, 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, September 21 2025 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Oct 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.
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am
Tinker Teens
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.
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