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Registration opens:
August 27th, 2025

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary
2025-09-10 10:00:00 2025-09-10 12:00:00 America/Denver Maker Mania for Upper Elementary Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Wednesday, September 10
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 10:00:00 2025-09-10 12:00:00 America/Denver Maker Mania for Upper Elementary 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! 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 two weeks before the event (Wednesday, August 27). Maker Mania will be offered twice in September; please register for only one session!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | upper elementary | maker mania |

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

Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
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