Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson

Little Explorers - Nature Sensory Play

Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Dig, squish, listen, and discover with hands-on sensory activities inspired by nature.

Teen Crafternoon - Styrofoam Block Printing

Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Create custom stamps using some Styrofoam and pencils! An easy craft that you can use over and over again!

Kinder Scouts: Kindergarten Readiness Series - Caring for Our Belongings

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Let's read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, then build backpack skills and practice caring for classroom supplies through a craft!

Books with Bernard

Sat, Aug 08, 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.

Beaded Forever Plants

Sun, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Craft a beautiful, beaded plant to display all year long- no green thumb or watering required!

Kinder Scouts: Kindergarten Readiness Series - Listening and Self-Control

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Color, cut, and glue while practicing listening skills and thinking before we act with Pigeon (just don't let him drive the bus!).

RCPL Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

RCPL Monthly Board Meeting

Sit & Stitch Knitting Club

Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 11, 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 - Sharpie Tie-Dye

Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Make a colorful tie-dye bag using Sharpie markers!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Shark Teeth

Tue, Aug 11, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn about the different types of shark teeth, what we can learn from fossilized shark teeth, and make your own tooth!

Family Game Night

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Bring the whole family for a night of board games, beginner D&D, and friendly competition! Drop in, play together, and discover new favorites! All ages welcome.

Little Explorers - National Parks

Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore South Dakota's state and national parks through careful observations and creative projects!

Teen #FandomFriday - Mini Manga

Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Fit wonderful worlds of art and action into a tiny lookalike! Fill up a mini bookshelf or turn them into keychains or earrings.

Kinder Scouts: Kindergarten Readiness Series - Perseverance through Practice

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Trace and build a very hungry caterpillar while practicing letters, tracing skills, and building perseverance!

Custer State Park Present - Slimy and Scaly

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Discover some of the amazing reptiles and amphibians you can find in Custer State Park, from slimy tadpoles to scaly snakes and much more!

Medieval Living History with the Shire of Schattentor

Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore medieval life with the Shire of Schattentor through hands-on demonstrations, historical displays, and a chance to see traditional crafts and skills in action.

Big Feelings and New Beginnings Story Time - with Janette McIntyre

Mon, Aug 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join local author Janette McIntyre for a special storytime featuring The Bloom Children Move and exploring the big feelings that can come with moving and change.

Little Owl Tuesday Story Time

Tue, Aug 18, 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 - Newspaper Forts

Tue, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Design and construct a stable, freestanding structure using only newspaper and tape!

Coffee and Coversations - Simple Nutrition Strategies for Healthy Aging

Tue, Aug 18, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Discover how simple nutrition habits can support healthy aging, boost energy, and promote lifelong wellness with Registered Dietitian Jessie Carpenter.

Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club

Wed, Aug 19, 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 - Camping

Thu, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Bring camping indoors as we play and learn about everything that makes camping fun!

An Unexpected Journey: A Memoir on Love and Loss - Author Talk with Kiersten Hall

Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join author Kiersten Hall for a discussion of her new book 'An Unexpected Journey', an inspiring story of resilience, hope, and finding purpose through life's unexpected turns.

Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night: VR Gaming

Fri, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us for a thrilling gaming night where teens can dive into the world of PSVR and experience exciting virtual reality games!

Books with Bernard

Sat, Aug 22, 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.

Endangered Craft - Embroidery Samples

Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Discover the history of needlework samplers, explore real examples, and create your own sampler tote bag. All materials and take-home tools are included.

Registration opens Saturday, August 8 2026 at 10:00am

Sit & Stitch Knitting Club

Mon, Aug 24, 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, Aug 25, 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 - Back to School Vision Boards

Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Design a vision board and visually map out your goals for the upcoming school year!

Tue, Aug 25, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!

Bedazzled Book Covers

Wed, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Bling out your favorite book with gemstones! Bring one from home, give a discarded book a new home, or buy one to decorate from our bookstore. All other supplies will be provided.

Little Explorers - Black Hills Animals

Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Get to know the wildlife of the Black Hills with activities that explore where animals live, what they eat, and how they survive.

Chapter Chat Book Club - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney

Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room

The Office meets Six Feet Under meets About a Boy in this coming-of-middle-age tale about having a second chance to write your life's story.

Teen Book Bakes - Personal Pizzas

Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn how to make delicious homemade pizza, starting with scratch-made sauce and then building your perfect pizza to snack on!

Teen Tech Take-Apart

Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace

Have you ever wondered how a keyboard actually works? What really makes a clock tick? Join us in our brand-new Makerspace and disassemble everyday technology to take a gander inside.

Donuts & Documentaries - My Dearest Fu Bao

Sun, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

As beloved panda Fu Bao returns to China, her devoted keepers face an emotional farewell in this heartfelt documentary.

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Tue, Sep 01, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, then explore a real firetruck afterwards in front of the library!

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

Tue, Sep 01, 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, Sep 01, 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!

Tue, Sep 01, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson

Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!