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Little Explorers

Prehistoric Volcanic Slime
2024-08-29 11:00:00 2024-08-29 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, August 29
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-29 11:00:00 2024-08-29 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Learn about volcanoes and dinosaurs with a fun erupting slime experiment! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Learn about volcanoes and dinosaurs with a fun erupting slime experiment!

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.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Educational |

TAGS: | STEM | little explorers |

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

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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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.'
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Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
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!
Little Explorers - Polar Physics
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.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Book Bakes - Edible Cookie Dough
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Hearts of the Hills Concert - with Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Donuts & Documentaries - Disneynature: Bears
Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow
Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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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!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
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.
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Practical Making - Needle Felted Landscapes
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Teen Crafternoon - Bird Burdened Tree Paintings
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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
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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
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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.
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Thu, Feb 13, 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.
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