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Donuts & Documentaries

The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop
2025-08-24 15:00:00 2025-08-24 17:30:00 America/Denver Donuts & Documentaries Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Sunday, August 24
3:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-24 15:00:00 2025-08-24 17:30:00 America/Denver Donuts & Documentaries A funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the surprisingly massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in 'meaningless' pursuits. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

A funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the surprisingly massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in 'meaningless' pursuits.

Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Movies |

TAGS: | movie | documentary |

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

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming events

Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 17, 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!
Summer Show - The Magic Bookcase
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Get ready for a magical adventure! Byron Grey brings stories to life with amazing tricks, fun surprises, and plenty of chances for kids to join in the fun.
Little Explorers - Musical Patterns
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a symphony of patterns, plus make a musical instrument to take home!
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get ready to *Level Up* at our epic teen gaming night! Compete in tournaments, try new games, and level up your skills with friends in a fun, laid-back setting.
Custer State Park Presents - Animal Tracks
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Step into the shoes (or paws!) of the local wildlife with a Custer State Park Naturalist and uncover the secrets hidden in the tracks that they leave behind.
Family Movie Afternoon - Dog Man
Sun, Jul 20, 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, Jul 21, 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 - Beaded Wind Chimes
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a dazzling display for your window or outside area!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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 - Cyanotype Sun Art
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about photosensitivity and create art with UV rays!
'The Cost of Free Land' One Book South Dakota Discussion - with SDHC Scholar Kate Meadows
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join South Dakota Humanities Scholar Kate Meadows for a compelling discussion of the 2025 One Book South Dakota pick, The Cost of Free Land by Rebecca Clarren.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jul 24, 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!
Summer Show - With Flying Colors - Birds of the Black Hills Raptor Center
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Soar into summer fun with the Black Hills Raptor Center?s With Flying Colors!
Little Explorers - Colorful Patterns
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Practice making patterns with your favorite colors and do some fun experiments!
Teen Book Bakes - Pasta Making
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn the craft of pasta making from scratch, transforming simple ingredients into fresh, handmade noodles. Mix, knead, and shape your way through a deliciously fun culinary experience
Books with Bernard
Sat, Jul 26, 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!
Donuts & Documentaries - Veselka:The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World
Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
As the second-generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant retires after 54 years, his son faces the pressure of stepping up as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.
Monday Craft - Piñata Making
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the Mexican tradition of creating piñatas and try your hand at making your own! You provide the creativity; we'll provide the candy!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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 - Summer-Scented Play Doughs
Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Mix up your very own custom seasonal play dough to take home!
Practical Making for Adults - Beaded Forever Plants
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Adults can craft a cheerful, low-maintenance plant that never needs watering!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 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!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut.
Teen Crafternoon - Mini Bookcases
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Wind down from this summer's big reading challenge with some small reads! Customize your miniature bookshelf and then craft the tiny books to fill the shelves.
Spy Pilot: The U-2 Incident and a Son's Search for Truth
Sat, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Gary Powers Jr. shares the life and legacy of his father, U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, whose 1960 capture over the Soviet Union became a pivotal Cold War moment.
Creation Station - Block Printing
Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Carve a personalized stamp and make beautiful prints on paper and fabric. We will have paper, fabric scraps, and tea towels; feel free to bring your own paper and fabric to print on!
Registration opens Sunday, July 20 2025 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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 & Play - Capes and Tales
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a SUPER storytime, then stick around to craft your very own cape and mask! Perfect for toddlers ready to read, imagine, and save the day!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 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 - Exploring Senses
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore how our amazing bodies work and discover the world using our five senses.
Teen #FandomFriday - Mini Manga
Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Manga, but make it mini! Craft a shelf full of teeny-tiny manga while watching anime on the big screen.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!
A Wish in Flight - Honoring Sadako and the Legacy of Peace
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
On the 80th observance of the Hiroshima bombings, join us to honor the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who folded 1,000 cranes with a wish for peace.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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 - Magnus Gliders
Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a glider out of common household items and learn how spinning an object can affect its flight path.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Coding Basics & Robot Free Play
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn basic coding language, then use that knowledge to play with the library?s collection of robots!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am
Tinker Teens - Pool Party Edition
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Horace Mann Pool
This month, we're taking Tinker Teens on the road! Join us at the Teen Pool Party at Horace Mann Pool for STEM-inspired, water-themed games and activities.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Aug 14, 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 - Emotions
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn to recognize, name, and express feelings through creative play and storytelling.
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - VR Gaming
Fri, Aug 15, 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!
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