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Little Explorers
2026-02-19 11:00:00 2026-02-19 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, February 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 11:00:00 2026-02-19 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers 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. 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.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Educational |

TAGS: | STEM | little explorers |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Books with Bernard
Sat, Nov 22, 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!
Cranes for Peace - The Story of the Origami Crane
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join local student Sakurako 'Sako' Tinant for a hands-on program exploring Japanese culture and the importance of peace.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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 - Toy Zipline Challenge
Tue, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design and build a toy zipline and explore how gravity and friction affect the speed of an object!
Early Closure
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will close early at 5 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Donuts & Documentaries - Kedi
Sun, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Hundreds of thousands of cats roam Istanbul. For thousands of years, they've wandered in and out of people's lives, a central part of the city's communities. This is the story of seven of them.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 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 - Magic Snowflake Painting
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Let?s make magic snowflakes! Preschool artists will use crayons and watercolors to create dazzling snowflake art that celebrates the winter season.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 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 - Snowy Sensory Play
Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Play with the snow and let your imagination run wild!
Teen Crafternoon - Salt Dough Ornaments
Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make chic salt dough ornaments to hang up in your home just in time for the holidays. Go with a classic design or create custom ornaments, the choice is yours!
Book Page Wreaths
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Enjoy a fun, creative afternoon as we craft elegant book-page wreaths?perfect décor for any book lover.
Creation Station - Tea Light Gingerbread Houses
Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use recycled cardboard to create your own forever gingerbread house!
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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 - Arctic Scene Snow Globes
Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a snow globe and learn about arctic animals and ecosystems!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Custom Wrapping Paper
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design your own wrapping paper on Canva and print it in the Makerspace!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 26 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Bring Tour Own Book Club - Mystery Edition
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join our teen book club to chat about any book you?re reading?this month, explore your favorite mysteries!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Dec 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 - Cozy Winter Creations
Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create comfy winter crafts and stay warm with an engineering challenge!
Teen #FandomFriday - Clay Dango Vases
Fri, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Roll together a vase reminiscent of the popular Japanese treat, dango. Paint your vase and choose a flower to finish off this sweet craft.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Custom Wrapping Paper
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design your own wrapping paper on Canva and print it in the Makerspace!
Registration opens Saturday, November 29 2025 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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 - Gingerbread Builds
Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Put your engineering skills to the test by designing and constructing your own gingerbread house.
Lunch and Learn - Rushmore Music Festival's Holiday Concert at the Library
Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the season with a festive holiday concert at the library, featuring talented musicians from the Rushmore Music Festival performing lively duets and trios.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt 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.
Practical Making - Book Carved Snowmen
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a seasonal snowman that shows off your love of reading!
Registration opens Wednesday, December 3 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Dec 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 - Frozen Fun
Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate all things winter, plus time yourself in the Frozen Obstacle Course!
Chapter Chat Book Club - The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats. Nor do they have tails. But they are most assuredly dead. P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - VR Gaming
Fri, Dec 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!
Custer State Park Presents - The Gordon Party
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover the story of the Gordon Party, an infamous group of gold miners who illegally sought fortune in the Black Hills during the 1800s!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 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!
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