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Level Up! Teen Gaming Night

Super Smash Bros
2026-05-15 15:30:00 2026-05-15 17:00:00 America/Denver Level Up! Teen Gaming Night Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Friday, May 15
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-15 15:30:00 2026-05-15 17:00:00 America/Denver Level Up! Teen Gaming Night Get ready for an action-packed teen gaming night with Super Smash Bros.! Challenge your friends, show off your skills, and see who comes out on top! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Get ready for an action-packed teen gaming night with Super Smash Bros.! Challenge your friends, show off your skills, and see who comes out on top!

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.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Entertainment |

TAGS: | teens | level up | gaming |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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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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