Summer Show

Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

A space for connection, culture, and community.

Wed, May 21, 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.

Little Explorers - Waterways

Thu, May 22, 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!

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Come sail away with us as we build, test, and race boats! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July!

'Free for All' Screening

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Celebrate the power of public libraries with a screening of 'Free For All,' a documentary about their vital role in communities. Enjoy a relaxing craft while you watch.

Teen Book Bakes: Building with Icing

Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Roll up your sleeves and get to building with royal icing to make edible sculptures and structures. From mini houses to imaginative monuments, this tasty craft is as fun to make as it is to eat!

'The Bear' Book Discussion

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Dive into 'The Bear' by Andrew Krivak, a poignant novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that explores survival, humanity's connection with nature, and the power of storytelling.

Books with Bernard

Sat, May 24, 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!

Library Closed

Sun, May 25, All day

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

Library Closed

Mon, May 26, All day

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day

Little Owl Tuesday Story Time

Tue, May 27, 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 - Perler Bead Keychains

Tue, May 27, 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.

Tue, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Follow a pattern (or design your own) and create a keychain made from Perler Beads!

Practical Making - Tiny Treasures with Polymer Clay

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

A space for connection, culture, and community.

Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn fun polymer clay techniques to create your own miniature treasures! Make unique charms or tiny sculptures, then take them home to bake and enjoy. No experience needed?just bring your creativity!

This event is full

Little Explorers - Build and Move

Thu, May 29, 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!

Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Experiment with movement and engineering, plus make a colorful craft! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July!

Chapter Chat Book Club - 'Shark Heart' by Emily Habeck

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

'Shark Heart' is a sweeping love story about life's perennial questions, the fragility of memories, finding joy amidst grief, and creating a meaningful life.

Teen Crafternoon - Mini Bob Ross Paintings

Fri, May 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Follow along with the soft, calming tone of Bob Ross as you create beautiful, miniature works of art.

Creation Station - 3D Printed Bookmarks

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn the basics of 3D design by using Tinkercad to create your own bookmark! These will be 3D printed in the Makerspace to be picked up later.

Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Monday Craft - Hanging Wall Art

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Create a tasseled or beaded piece of art that you can hang in your window or on your wall!

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

Tue, Jun 03, 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.

Tue, Jun 03, 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 - Bubble Wrap Rainbows

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

POP into Little Hands Art & Play and explore painting rainbows on bubble wrap to make rainbow prints and more!

'The Bear' Book Discussion

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

A space for connection, culture, and community.

Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Dive into 'The Bear' by Andrew Krivak, a poignant novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that explores survival, humanity's connection with nature, and the power of storytelling.

Summer Show - Travis Nye's World of Magic

Thu, Jun 05, 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!

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services

Get ready for jaw-dropping tricks, silly laughs, cool illusions, and even a chance to join the show! Fun for all ages?don?t miss the magic!

Little Explorers - Colorful Sensory Play

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Touch, smell, squish, and swirl your way through a world of colorful sensory fun!

Teen Crafternoon - Graffiti Fences

Fri, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Unleash your inner street artist and make a piece of art you can take home! Build a mini popsicle stick fence and then tag it with your name graffiti-style using paint, markers, and plenty of flair.

The Science of Sourdough

Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Master the art of creating and nurturing sourdough starter, unlocking the secrets to baking delicious bread from scratch. We'll be learning about this age-old ingredient through some modern science.

Color Pop Family Story Time & Craft

Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Get ready for a rainbow of fun! Join us for a colorful story adventure as we read vibrant tales and then create a colorful masterpiece with a fun craft. Perfect for the whole family!

Books & Blankets with Storybook Island

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Join Storybook Island every Monday from 10-11 for cozy family reading time on the lawn! Kick off the fun on June 9 with a special story time with the library and a visit from the Bookmobile.

RCPL Board Meeting

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

RCPL Monthly Board Meeting

Monday Craft - Picasso Portrait Party

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Create a cool portrait in the style of Picasso during this project that blends board games with art!

Sit & Stitch Knitting Club

Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 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 - Color Changing Flowers

Tue, Jun 10, 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.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Observe how plants absorb water through their stems in this eye-catching science experiment. Then make a nature-inspired bookmark!

Libraries with Heart Launch

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Adult Services

Join us as we launch Libraries with Heart in partnership with Monument Health! This new program brings free blood pressure monitoring to the library, along with printouts of your results.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Pendulum Painting

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Construct a Paint Pendulum and explore the physics of motion, specifically focusing on pendulum motion and the forces that affect it, while also creating unique artwork.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am

Tinker Teens - Marble Roller Coasters

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

A space for connection, culture, and community.

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace

Put your engineering skills to the test and build a marble roller coaster! Use loops, drops, and twists to create the ultimate ride and see how fast you can get a marble to race down your track.

Summer Show - Jeff Quinn's Colorful Magic Show

Thu, Jun 12, 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!

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services

Get ready for 45 minutes of colorful magic, art-themed tricks, silly laughs, and awesome audience participation!

Little Explorers - Color in Action

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Watch colors swirl, drip, and shine as we explore how colors move and mix!

Teen #FandomFriday - Manga Bookmarks

Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Create a custom bookmark from recycled manga! While we chill and watch anime, you can color it in, laminate it, add some flair, and you have a new bookmark to take home!

Books with Bernard

Sat, Jun 14, 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!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Pendulum Painting

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Construct a Paint Pendulum and explore the physics of motion, specifically focusing on pendulum motion and the forces that affect it, while also creating unique artwork.

Registration opens Saturday, May 31 2025 at 10:00am

Family Movie Afternoon - The Wild Robot

Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us each month this summer for a fun, family-friendly movie at the library!

Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective

Mon, Jun 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.

Monday Craft - Textiles from Around the World

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore clothing and patterns from different cultures, learn about their meaning, then create your own pattern and story!

Little Owl Tuesday Story Time

Tue, Jun 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!

Curiosity Club - Bee Hotels

Tue, Jun 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.

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Use simple supplies to build a hotel for bees and help our pollinators!

Summer Show - Katy Tessman Concert for Kids

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services

Get ready for a fun-filled mix of music, stories, and sing-alongs with Katy Tessman! She?ll share her book 'Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden' and bring smiles to kids and grown-ups alike!