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Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Pendulum Painting
2025-06-11 10:00:00 2025-06-11 12:00:00 America/Denver Maker Mania for Upper Elementary Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Wednesday, June 11
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-11 10:00:00 2025-06-11 12:00:00 America/Denver Maker Mania for Upper Elementary 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. 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.

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities, encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. 

Registration opens two weeks before the event (Wednesday, May 28). Maker Mania will be offered twice in June, 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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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! Firefighters will be present at June's session to show children their gear and clothing!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
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.
Curiosity Club - Lego Club
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!
Talking Circle
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
'The Bear' Book Discussion
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.
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Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Summer Show - Travis Nye's World of Magic
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
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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
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Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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!
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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.
Curiosity Club - Color Changing Flowers
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
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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.
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Tinker Teens - Marble Roller Coasters
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Summer Show - Jeff Quinn's Colorful Magic Show
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
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Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen #FandomFriday - Manga Bookmarks
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Books with Bernard
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
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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.
Family Movie Afternoon - The Wild Robot
Sun, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Monday Craft - Textiles from Around the World
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jun 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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!
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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 - Youth Services
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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 - Hoyt Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt 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 - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
A space for connection, culture, and community.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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