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Curiosity Club
2023-08-22 15:30:00 2023-08-22 16:30:00 America/Denver Curiosity Club Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Tuesday, August 22
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-22 15:30:00 2023-08-22 16:30:00 America/Denver Curiosity Club Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity!

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | Hands-On | Educational |

TAGS: | Makerspace | craft |

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

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Fri, Jun 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Little Explorers - Police and Firefighters
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Open Art Session - Art session
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Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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