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Library Lounge

Make it in the Makerspace!
2026-03-25 17:30:00 2026-03-25 18:30:00 America/Denver Library Lounge Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room, Makerspace

Wednesday, March 25
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 17:30:00 2026-03-25 18:30:00 America/Denver Library Lounge Get the inside scoop on our makerspace! Learn from our makerspace librarian, try your hand at a hands-on project, and explore a variety of tools in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room, Makerspace

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Hoyt Room, Makerspace

Get the inside scoop on our makerspace! Learn from our makerspace librarian, try your hand at a hands-on project, and explore a variety of tools in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

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Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Feb 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
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.
Curiosity Club - Bird Brains Ornithology Lab
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 - Dig in with the Archaeological Research Center
Wed, Feb 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Cassie Vogt will join us to discuss current trends in archaeology, exciting projects happening across the state, and a behind-the-scenes look at how research is shaping our understanding of the past.
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.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 19, 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 - Birds in Motion
Thu, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Flap and glide as we discover all the ways birds move!
Financial Strategies for Small Business Owners - with Black Hills Financial Planning
Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn how smart tax shelters, asset protection tools, and exit planning strategies can help business owners keep more of what they earn, protect their assets, and plan for the future.
'The Librarians' - Screening with SDPB
Thu, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore how librarians balance and navigate national debates over books, community standards, and access to information in the special screening of 'The Librarians,' presented in partnership with SDPB
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Party
Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Team up with your friends to defeat some computer-operated villains, or compete against your pals in head-to-head mini games to see who comes out on top!
Custer State Park Presents - Wildness Winter Olympics
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover how animals show off their winter skills and survive the cold with Custer State Park.
Donuts & Documentaries - The Making of a Japanese
Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Follow students and teachers at a Tokyo elementary school over a year, exploring learning, growth, and life in Japanese society.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Feb 23, 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 24, 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 24, 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 - High-Flying STEM
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore the science of flight and make several simple flying creations. Like paper airplanes, but with a fun twist!
Library Lounge - Database Deep Dive
Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into our database collection, uncover popular features, and see what online resources your library card unlocks.
Library Lounge - Database Deep Dive
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into our database collection, uncover popular features, and see what online resources your library card unlocks.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 26, 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 - Bird Snack Time
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Scoop the seeds, feed the birds, and practice helping our feathered friends find food in the winter!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
An unflinching, deeply moving memoir about growing up mixed-race, Korean food, losing her Korean mother, and forging her own identity in the wake of her loss.
Teen Book Bakes - Dalgona Candy
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn to make the Korean street snack Dalgona (ppopgi) and try the classic candy challenge without breaking the stamped image!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Open Art Session
Sun, Mar 01, 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.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Restore your mind and invigorate your body with Sol Yoga Collective at the library! In this safe and comfortable environment, you'll be guided through beginner's yoga poses and stretches.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Mar 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, 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.
Curiosity Club - Lego Club
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, 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.
Teen Crafternoon - Coasters
Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a colorful coaster that protects your tabletops while also acting as eye-catching décor.
Computer-Aided Design Club - Personalized Bookmarks
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design a personalized bookmark and learn the basics of computer-aided design!
Registration opens Saturday, February 21 2026 at 10:00am
Endangered Crafts - Needlework Samplers
Sun, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Explore traditional crafts and their stories in a hands-on workshop! Learn the history of needlework samplers, then start your own on a tote bag to take home.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Mar 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, 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
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club - Sci-Fi
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore young adult sci-fi, from epic space adventures to mind-bending dystopias. Hang out, snack, talk books, and leave with your next favorite read.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Mar 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 - 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.
Teen #FandomFriday - Dangling Paper Dolls
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!
Custer State Park Presents - Frost in the Forest
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join Custer State Park as flowers bloom, birds migrate, and insects emerge, exploring nature?s seasonal changes and the arrival of spring in the Park.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 - 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.
Registration opens Saturday, February 28 2026 at 10:00am
Irish Sing Along
Sun, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Sing, laugh, and tap your feet to lively Irish tunes! Follow along with the provided songbooks and join the fun, whether you know the songs or are learning as you go.
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
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Melted Crayon Planets
Tue, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about our solar system and create your own planet using melted crayons and glass ornaments.
Coffee and Coversations - Tracks Through Time: Rapid City History with David Wolff
Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join David Wolff as he traces Rapid City's history and the narrow-gauge railroad in the Northern Hills, showing how both shaped the region's growth and character.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Mar 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.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Mar 19, 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 - Growing Your Garden
Thu, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Plant and experiment as we explore how gardens grow and what helps them thrive.
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