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Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Bristle Bots
2026-01-14 10:00:00 2026-01-14 12:00:00 America/Denver Maker Mania for Upper Elementary Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Wednesday, January 14
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 10:00:00 2026-01-14 12:00:00 America/Denver Maker Mania for Upper Elementary Combine engineering and art by constructing a simple circuit and designing your own painting robot. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Combine engineering and art by constructing a simple circuit and designing your own painting robot.

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Registration opens two weeks before the event (Wednesday, December 31). Maker Mania will be offered twice in January; please register for only one session!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | Hands-On | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | upper elementary | maker mania |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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We're closed Thursday January 01
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Wed, Dec 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Fri, Jan 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Library Closure
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
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.
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Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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!
Coffee and Conversations - Primary Focus on You with Monument Health
Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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
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Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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
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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
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Explore creativity, structures, and problem-solving in an out-of-this-world adventure.
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Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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A clever mystery-within-a-mystery, Magpie Murders follows an editor who uncovers unsettling secrets hidden inside a bestselling author?s final manuscript.
Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 10:00am
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Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Turn plain taper candles into amazing works of art with just a brush and some wax!
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Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Donuts & Documentaries - Three Identical Strangers
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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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.
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