Internet Safety for your Child and Teen

Curiosity Club - Shrinky Dink Keychains

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!

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.

Little Explorers - Things That Move

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!

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!

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!

Curiosity Club - Yarn Pom-Pom Creatures

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.

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.

Little Explorers - Builders in Space!

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!

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 - Painted Heart Puzzles

Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Discover the creative possibilities of the Makerspace by painting your own laser-cut heart puzzle!

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!

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

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.

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!

Internet Safety for your Child and Teen - with Pennington County Sheriff's Office

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Discover how children and teens are targeted online and learn how to help keep them safe. Explore the risks of social media and digital footprints, as well as common online threats.

Little Explorers - Sensory Play

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!

Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Squish, scoop, shake, and listen as we explore feathers, nests, and bird sounds with hands-on sensory play.

Teen Crafternoon - Vision Boards

Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Put your 2026 plans to paper and make them POP with a vision board.

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!

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!

Curiosity Club - Upcycled Bird Feeders

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.

Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

February is National Bird Feeding Month! Help your neighborhood birds by creating a tasty treat for them to hang in your yard!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Design a Library!

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Design a library! To celebrate National Library Lovers Month, explore how library spaces are planned and create your own library diorama to be displayed throughout February.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 28 2026 at 9:00am

Teen Bring Your Own Book Club - Romance

Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

It is the month of love, so grab your favorite YA romance book and share your love of reading!

Little Explorers - Build-A-Bird

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!

Thu, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Let?s build some birds using shapes, balance, and imagination!

Teen #FandomFriday - Paper Star Jars

Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn a simple origami pattern that doubles as a stress reliever, easy to fold while you enjoy some hilarious anime!

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 - Design a Library!

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Design a library! To celebrate National Library Lovers Month, explore how library spaces are planned and create your own library diorama to be displayed throughout February.

Tue, Feb 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!

Curiosity Club - Bird Brains Ornithology Lab

Tue, Feb 17, 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.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn all about local birds and their habitats in this hands-on exploration lab!

Coffee and Coversations

Wed, Feb 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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!

Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club

Wed, Feb 18, 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.