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Teen Book Bakes

Boba and Bubble Teas
2026-01-23 15:30:00 2026-01-23 17:00:00 America/Denver Teen Book Bakes Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Friday, January 23
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-23 15:30:00 2026-01-23 17:00:00 America/Denver Teen Book Bakes 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. 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.

Where books and baking come together! Learn new kitchen skills, whip up delicious treats, and discover new recipes in this fun, hands-on teen event.

Parents/guardians must fill out and sign a food safety waiver before teens can participate in food-based events at the library. Please stop by to fill one out, or email us at ask@rcplib.org and we can send you a copy!

(If you have already turned in the form for a past Teen Book Bakes you do not need to turn in another)

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Entertainment |

TAGS: | teens | teen |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Donuts & Documentaries - Bearing Witness: Native American Voices in Hollywood
Sun, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Hollywood Westerns long cast Native Americans as villains and glorified Manifest Destiny. In the 1960s-70s, films like Little Big Man and Soldier Blue finally humanized them and exposed the massacres.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Dec 30, 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 - 3D Paper Snowflakes
Tue, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the science of snow and create an amazing three-dimensional snowflake!
Early Closure
Wed, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will close early at 5 p.m. in observance of New Year's Eve.
Library Closure
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
Teen Crafternoon - Yarn Art
Fri, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unspool and unwind this week by 'painting' with yarn to make fiber art masterpieces.
Open Art Session
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Jan 06, 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 06, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore shapes, textures, and patterns through hands-on building and sensory play.
Teen #FandomFriday - Melty Bead Anime Characters
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a pixelized version of your favorite anime characters and turn them into a keychain!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Jan 10, 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 - Bristle Bot
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Combine engineering and art by constructing a simple circuit and designing your own painting robot.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 12, 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 13, 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 13, 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 - Rubber Band Cars
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Use your engineering skills to build a small rubber band-powered vehicle!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Bristle Bots
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Combine engineering and art by constructing a simple circuit and designing your own painting robot.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club - Fantasy
Wed, Jan 14, 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, we'll be sharing our favorite fantasy reads.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 15, 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 - Homes & Habitats
Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create imaginative animal habitats with textures and teamwork.
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Board Game Night
Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
We?re going old-school fun with some board games this month. If you have a board game you?ve been wanting to play or show off, feel free to bring it by so everyone can share in the fun!
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!
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.
RCPL Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
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!
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