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Little Explorers

Sensory Play
2026-03-05 11:00:00 2026-03-05 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, March 05
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-05 11:00:00 2026-03-05 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Dig, scoop, pour, and explore as we discover gardens through hands-on sensory activities. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Dig, scoop, pour, and explore as we discover gardens through hands-on sensory activities.

Little ones are invited to join us every week in March as we explore gardening through play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored for children ages 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, Feb 23 Closed
(Due to unforeseen circumstances, the library will be closed on Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23. We apologize for the inconvenience as we work to restore heat to the building as quickly as possible.)
Tue, Feb 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
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Tue, Mar 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.
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Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dig, scoop, pour, and explore as we discover gardens through hands-on sensory activities.
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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 - Nocturnal Nights Dioramas
Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about nocturnal animals and make a night-inspired diorama!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Edison Robots
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Bring Your Own Book Club - Sci-Fi
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Rainy Day
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Splash into rainy-day fun and imaginative garden play with water and weather.
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Fri, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your favorite anime characters to life and make them into moving desk ornaments!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.
Custer State Park Presents - Frost in the Forest
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Edison Robots
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Learn coding through cute, fun Edison Robots. Discover how to program the robot with barcodes and how to create your own code with Scratch based coding languages.
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Curiosity Club - Melted Crayon Planets
Tue, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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!
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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!
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Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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