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Chapter Chat Book Club
2027-01-28 18:00:00 2027-01-28 19:00:00 America/Denver Chapter Chat Book Club Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room

Thursday, January 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Discover new reads and join the library for monthly discussions on new and popular titles!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Educational |

TAGS: | chapter chat | Book Club |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Putting the Garden to Bed - Soil Prep for the Winter with PCMG
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Pennington County Master Gardener Cathie Draine teaches about growing soil health and how to best tuck your garden in for a healthy, happy spring planting season.
Endangered Crafts - The Pet Rock
Sun, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the creation and historical context of the 70s toy sensation, then create your own pet rock and decorate their enclosure! Bring your own rock or adopt one here!
This event is full
Open Art Session
Sun, Nov 08, 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.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Nov 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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 - Road Runner Marionettes
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Craft colorful marionette puppets and bring your feathered friends to life with creativity and imagination!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 10, 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!
Library Closure
Wed, Nov 11, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 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 - City Builders
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build skyscrapers, bridges, houses, and vehicles while exploring how different designs can make structures stable.
The Write Stuff - Children's Creative Writing Group
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Calling all young creative writers! Join us for a creative writing workshop that focuses on the building blocks of a great story, such as characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.
Teen #FandomFriday - Pokémon Terrariums
Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Catch 'em all-plant style! Create a Pokéball-inspired terrarium, blending creativity, nature, and a little Pokémon magic into your own one-of-a-kind mini world.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Nov 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.
Custer State Park Present - Bighorn Sheep
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Custer State Park Naturalists share the history of Bighorn Sheep in the Black Hills, from their introduction by Peter Norbeck to their current special place in local ecology.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Hydraulic Judo Robots
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a hydraulic-powered machine and battle with other robots!
Small Changes, Big Impact - Family Game Day with the EPA
Sun, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Play fun, hands-on games with environmental experts to learn about recycling, water conservation, and reducing food waste!
South Dakota Yesterday & Today - Author and Photography Talk with Paul Horsted
Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Photographer Paul Horsted shares stories and photos from his latest book, featuring 350 historic South Dakota sites paired with stunning "then-and-now" images from across the state.
Breathe Better - Exploring Air Quality with the EPA
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about radon and wildfire smoke and discover simple ways to protect your family from both.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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 - Rubber Band Helicopters
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build a helicopter using simple craft supplies and discover how stored energy can turn into motion!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 17, 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!
Coffee and Coversations - Writing your Family History
Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Molly Barari shares tips and tricks to help you pen your family's history, from beginning research to expressing the stories of the past for generations to come.
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 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 - Magnetic Makers
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build robots and navigate magnetic mazes while exploring and testing your creations!
Black Hills Financial Planning Presents - Eliminating Debt for Financial Freedom
Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn from a financial planner how to build a budget that holds, pay off debt faster, and make the interest you pay work for you with a financial planner.
Chapter Chat Book Club - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches- Sangu Mandanna
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family and a new love changes the course of her life.
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Kart
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Rev your engines for Mario Kart! Choose your character, race iconic tracks, and battle your friends for the win in an action-packed evening of fun.
Heirlooms Creative Writing Workshop with Molly Barari
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Have a memory you can still picture perfectly? Turn a moment from your life into a short story using vivid details, dialogue, people, places, and the little things that bring it to life.
SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library - Nature's Copycats - Convergent Evolution
Sun, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Why do unrelated animals sometimes look alike? Explore convergent evolution and discover how different species develop similar traits.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 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, Nov 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!
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Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Nov 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Magnetic Maze STEM Challenge
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about magnetism and design, build, and test your own magnetic maze game!
Planning Ahead - Living Wills and Medical Decisions with Monument Health
Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join the Director of Patient Relations at Monument Health for a clear and compassionate discussion about how healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will documentation benefits you and your loved ones
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 24, 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!
Early Closure
Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will close early at 5 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closure
Thu, Nov 26, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library Closure
Fri, Nov 27, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Donuts & Documentaries - Agent of Happiness
Sun, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Can happiness really be measured from one to ten? A government happiness agent travels the Bhutanese Himalayas, surveying locals while confronting his own search for fulfillment.
First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, plus tips on staying safe!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Dec 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.
Curiosity Club - Lego Club
Tue, Dec 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!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Dec 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!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore shapes, textures, and patterns through hands-on building and sensory play.
Teen Crafternoon
Fri, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Crafternoon is the perfect place for teens and young adults to connect, indulge in delicious snacks, and unleash their creativity through crafting!
Creation Station
Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, November 22 2026 at 10:00am
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 07, 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.
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