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Coffee and Coversations
2026-02-18 12:00:00 2026-02-18 13:00:00 America/Denver Coffee and Coversations Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Wednesday, February 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 12:00:00 2026-02-18 13:00:00 America/Denver Coffee and Coversations Join us for our monthly lecture series exploring various topics while enjoying refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library! Check back in for more details about this month's event! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us for our monthly lecture series exploring various topics while enjoying refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library! Check back in for more details about this month's event!

Drinks and donuts will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | Educational | Community Wide |

TAGS: | lecture |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Custer State Park Presents - Bison Through the Ages
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover the incredible story of the American bison!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Jan 20, 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 - Shrinky Dink Keychains
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Crafting and chemistry come to life in this fun, hands-on project!
RCPL Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Coffee and Conversations - Primary Focus on You with Monument Health
Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join Monument Health for a conversation about the power of preventative care, building a strong relationship with your primary care provider, and making the most of every appointment.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jan 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.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 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!
Little Explorers - Things That Move
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover how objects move, spin, and roll while exploring motion and force.
Teen Book Bakes - Boba and Bubble Teas
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Enjoy a classic Taiwanese drink and learn how to make your own popping Boba pearls! Mix up your favorite combos or try out some new flavors at this month's Teen Book Bakes.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Jan 24, 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.
Minecrafting Day
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a screen-free, Minecraft-inspired crafting session! Geared toward children ages 5 - 11, but all ages welcome!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 26, 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, Jan 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jan 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.
Curiosity Club - Yarn Pom-Pom Creatures
Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn how to wrap, trim, and decorate yarn to create your own pom-pom animals!
Library Lounge - Intro to E-Books & Movies
Wed, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn how to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream videos using Libby and Kanopy. Bring your device for real-time assistance and a hands-on demo.
Library Lounge - Intro to E-Books & Movies
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn how to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream videos using Libby and Kanopy. Bring your device for real-time assistance and a hands-on demo.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 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!
Little Explorers - Builders in Space!
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore creativity, structures, and problem-solving in an out-of-this-world adventure.
Chapter Chat Book Club - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A clever mystery-within-a-mystery, Magpie Murders follows an editor who uncovers unsettling secrets hidden inside a bestselling author's final manuscript.
Teen Crafternoon - DIY Candle Painting
Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Turn plain taper candles into amazing works of art with just a brush and some wax!
SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Travel back in time with the SDSMT Paleo Club! Discover fascinating dinosaurs, uncover ancient fossils, and explore the prehistoric history of South Dakota.
Donuts & Documentaries - Three Identical Strangers
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global sensation, but it also unearths an unimaginable secret.
Creation Station
Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, January 18 2026 at 10:00am
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 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, Feb 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!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 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!
Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore shapes, textures, and patterns through hands-on building and sensory play.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Feb 09, 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, Feb 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Feb 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
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 28 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join our teen book club to chat about any book you're reading. Check back in to see what genre of books we will be discussing this month!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 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!
Little Explorers
Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Teen #FandomFriday
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The ultimate chill spot designed just for teens! Watch anime, delve into your beloved fandoms with crafts, and enjoy tasty treats!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Feb 14, 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
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
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