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Little Explorers

Seeds
2023-03-23 11:00:00 2023-03-23 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, March 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-23 11:00:00 2023-03-23 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers We are going to get it growing with a fun cress-head activity this week to learn about seeds! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

We are going to get it growing with a fun cress-head activity this week to learn about seeds!

Little ones can join us this month as we explore the topic of gardens with sensory play, STEM-themed activities, and more! Designed for ages 3-6.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Educational |

TAGS: | STEM |

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

Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Mar 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Seeds
Thu, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
We are going to get it growing with a fun cress-head activity this week to learn about seeds!
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Fri, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival by making your very own cherry blossom branches.
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Sun, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The incredible true story of the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found, and the battle with the U.S. government after federal agents seized it.
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Party & VR Gaming
Mon, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
How many turns does it take to destroy your friends in Mario Party? Find out at this week's Level Up! teen gaming night. You can also try out our new VR headsets!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 Owls Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Mar 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Tue, Mar 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tue, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
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Curiosity Club - Basketball Shooters
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Artists - Bubble Painting
Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Practical Making - Faux Cactus Rock Gardens
Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Thu, Mar 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Plants and Pollinators
Thu, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Crafternoon - Birdhouse Painting
Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Enjoy the chill forest ambiance and paint the home of every bird's dream! Once it's finished you'll get to take it home and watch as feathered families move in.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A firefighter will be joining us with their firetruck at this month's story time!
Story Time & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Apr 04, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Curiosity Club - Lego Club
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Fri, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Engineer a puppet that you can control!
Mini Makers - Pom-Pom Shooters
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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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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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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!
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