Little Explorers

Tue, Jan 14, 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 - Blizzard in a Bag Ice Cream

Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Make homemade ice cream in a bag for a chilly winter treat!

Lunch and Learn - South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland

Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join the library for lunch and connect with South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland as he shares his heartfelt poetry and discusses his new collection, "Earl's Own Dakota Odessey.'

This event is full

Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club

Wed, Jan 15, 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 - Polar Physics

Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore the science of ice and snow, bringing frozen physics to life!

Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - VR Gaming

Fri, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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!

Custer State Park Presents: - Owls and Owl Pellets

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join Custer State Park for a presentation on owls and how pellets are formed, then dissect an owl pellet and see for yourself what it is made up of!

Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective

Mon, Jan 20, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 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!

Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Monthly Meeting

Curiosity Club - Terrible Teddy Bear Workshop

Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Create your own perfectly imperfect Teddy Bear and learn about basic sewing skills- mistakes and creativity encouraged!

ReMakerspace - Create & Connect

Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Use leftover Makerspace material to create a piece of art or a useable item and help us reduce, reuse, and recycle to start this year fresh!

Little Explorers - Chilly Magical Creatures

Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Unleash your imagination with magical winter creatures!

Teen Book Bakes - Edible Cookie Dough

Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Teens can experience the best part of baking cookies and make delicious, edible cookie dough that's safe to eat!

Hearts of the Hills Concert - with Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Join us for a captivating performance by Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg. Through a seamless blend of song and poetry, this duo brings the beauty and history of the Black Hills and the West to life.

Donuts & Documentaries - Disneynature: Bears

Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Showcasing a year in the life of a bear family, mother Sky teaches her two impressionable cubs, Amber and Scout, about life's most important lessons.

Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room

Students can join the library to learn about HelpNow, our on-demand homework help database.

Sit & Stitch Knitting Club

Mon, Jan 27, 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!

Tue, Jan 28, 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 - Dog Man Party

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

The Dog Man movie is coming to theaters on Jan. 31st, 2025! Join us for all things Dog Man to celebrate- learn how to draw your favorite characters, create your own comic strip, and more!

Practical Making - Needle Felted Landscapes

Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Adults can learn how to needlefelt and craft a textile landscape to display at home!

Registration opens Wednesday, January 15 2025 at 9:00am

Little Explorers - Winter Weather Wonders

Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Experience the wonders of winter weather with fun science experiments and crafts!

Chapter Chat Book Club - Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

A lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. Gilmore Girls, but with murder.

Teen Crafternoon - Bird Burdened Tree Paintings

Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Create a flock of fluffy winter birds and learn some new painting techniques at this week?s Teen Crafternoon!

Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective

Mon, Feb 03, 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.

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special storytime that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!

Little Artists - Picasso Painted Paper Hearts

Tue, Feb 04, 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

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

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

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Get ready for a fun and colorful preschool art event where we'll be painting big, bold paper hearts inspired by the creativity of Picasso!

Sit & Stitch Knitting Club

Thu, Feb 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!

Little Explorers

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

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore different monthly themes through sensory play, STEM-focused activities, and stories! Tailored to children between the ages of 3-6.

Teen Crafternoon

Fri, Feb 07, 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!

Mon, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 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!

Tue, Feb 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.

Curiosity Club

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

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

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

Tinker Teens

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

Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace

Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.