summer reading kids - Rapid City Public Library

Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Yarn Pom-Pom Creatures

Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Learn how to wrap, trim, and decorate yarn to create your own pom-pom animals!

Library Lounge - Intro to E-Books & Movies

Wed, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Community Room

Learn how to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream videos using Libby and Kanopy. Bring your device for real-time assistance and a hands-on demo.

Library Lounge - Intro to E-Books & Movies

Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room

Learn how to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream videos using Libby and Kanopy. Bring your device for real-time assistance and a hands-on demo.

Little Explorers - Builders in Space!

Thu, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Explore creativity, structures, and problem-solving in an out-of-this-world adventure.

SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Travel back in time with the SDSMT Paleo Club! Discover fascinating dinosaurs, uncover ancient fossils, and explore the prehistoric history of South Dakota.

Donuts & Documentaries - Three Identical Strangers

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

Community Room

Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global sensation, but it also unearths an unimaginable secret.

Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Lego Club

Tue, Feb 03, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!

Little Explorers - Sensory Play

Thu, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Squish, scoop, shake, and listen as we explore feathers, nests, and bird sounds with hands-on sensory play.

Computer-Aided Design Club - Spinning Tops

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Conference Room

Design a 3D ripcord top and learn the basics of computer-aided design!

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

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 - Upcycled Bird Feeders

Tue, Feb 10, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

February is National Bird Feeding Month! Help your neighborhood birds by creating a tasty treat for them to hang in your yard!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Design a Library!

Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Design a library! To celebrate National Library Lovers Month, explore how library spaces are planned and create your own library diorama to be displayed throughout February.

Little Explorers - Build-A-Bird

Thu, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

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

Community Room

Let?s build some birds using shapes, balance, and imagination!

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Design a Library!

Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Youth Services

Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt Room

Design a library! To celebrate National Library Lovers Month, explore how library spaces are planned and create your own library diorama to be displayed throughout February.

Tue, Feb 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Bird Brains Ornithology Lab

Tue, Feb 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Learn all about local birds and their habitats in this hands-on exploration lab!

Little Explorers - Birds in Motion

Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Flap and glide as we discover all the ways birds move!

Custer State Park Presents - Wildness Winter Olympics

Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Discover how animals show off their winter skills and survive the cold with Custer State Park.

Donuts & Documentaries - The Making of a Japanese

Sun, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room

Follow students and teachers at a Tokyo elementary school over a year, exploring learning, growth, and life in Japanese society.

Tue, Feb 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - High-Flying STEM

Tue, Feb 24, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Explore the science of flight and make several simple flying creations. Like paper airplanes, but with a fun twist!

Library Lounge - Database Deep Dive

Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Community Room

Dive into our database collection, uncover popular features, and see what online resources your library card unlocks.

Library Lounge - Database Deep Dive

Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room

Dive into our database collection, uncover popular features, and see what online resources your library card unlocks.

Little Explorers - Bird Snack Time

Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Scoop the seeds, feed the birds, and practice helping our feathered friends find food in the winter!

SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Youth Services

Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Travel back in time with the SDSMT Paleo Club! Discover fascinating dinosaurs, uncover ancient fossils, and explore the prehistoric history of South Dakota.

Open Art Session

Sun, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.

Tue, Mar 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Lego Club

Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!

Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

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!

Computer-Aided Design Club

Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room

Learn the basics of computer-aided design (CAD) while creating fun, hands-on digital projects.

Registration opens Saturday, February 21 2026 at 10:00am

Tue, Mar 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 10, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, February 25 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Custer State Park Presents - Frost in the Forest

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Youth Services

Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.

Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoyt Room

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Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt 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!

Tue, Mar 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 17, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Tue, Mar 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 24, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Mar 24, 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Youth Services

Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.

Donuts & Documentaries

Sun, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room

Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!

Tue, Mar 31, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Mar 31, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Lego Club

Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!

Wed, Apr 08, 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, March 25 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Custer State Park Presents - The Zoo at Custer State Park

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Youth Services

Boost your reading skills and have a tail-wagging good time! Join Bernard, a certified therapy dog, for a fun and furry reading adventure.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hoyt Room

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Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt 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, March 28 2026 at 10:00am

Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Apr 14, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Apr 14, 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.

Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Apr 21, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

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!