MAKERSPACE INFORMATION
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Hours
Fees
Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Loan Periods, Fines and Fees Policy.
Questions
For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.
MAKERSPACE EVENTS
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Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design a vision board and visually map out your goals for the upcoming school year!
Tue, Sep 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!
Tue, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build a slingshot from simple craft supplies and explore the fun of engineering and design!
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the parts of flowers and their reproduction through dissection!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the parts of flowers and their reproduction through dissection!
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore engineering and mathematics by building 3D structures out of candy!
Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a wind-powered car using craft materials, then see how far and how fast it can go!
Tue, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build the tallest spaghetti tower possible while exploring real-world engineering principles!
Sun, Oct 04, 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, September 20 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Oct 06, 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!
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Saturday, September 26 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Nov 03, 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!
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 28 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
MAKERSPACE INFORMATION
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The Makerspace is open and staffed during normal library hours and is available to all library patrons.
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Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Lending and Fees Policy.
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For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.
MAKERSPACE EVENTS
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Tue, Aug 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Design a vision board and visually map out your goals for the upcoming school year!
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Tue, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Build a slingshot from simple craft supplies and explore the fun of engineering and design!
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn about the parts of flowers and their reproduction through dissection!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Learn about the parts of flowers and their reproduction through dissection!
Registration opens Saturday, August 29 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Explore engineering and mathematics by building 3D structures out of candy!
Tue, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Construct a wind-powered car using craft materials, then see how far and how fast it can go!
Tue, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Build the tallest spaghetti tower possible while exploring real-world engineering principles!
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, September 20 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Saturday, September 26 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 28 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!
Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
MAKERSPACE RESOURCES
3D Printing
Create models and prototypes with printed plastics
Laser Engraving
Cut or engrave wood, plexiglass and leather
Vinyl Printing
Create logos, lettering and signs
Large Format Printing
Print posters, maps and banners 24 inches wide
Lamination
Protect your documents and signs up to 24 inches wide
Other Resources
Tools, supplies and instructions for do-it-yourself projects
MAKERSPACE RESOURCES
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3D Printing
Create models and prototypes with printed plasticsLaser Engraving
Cut or engrave wood, plexiglass and leatherVinyl Printing
Create logos, lettering and signsLarge Format Printing
Print posters, maps and banners 24 inches wideLamination
Protect your documents and signs up to 24 inches wide.Other Resources
Tools, supplies and instructions for do-it-yourself projects