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Teen #FandomFriday

Bulbasaur Planters
2025-03-14 15:30:00 2025-03-14 17:00:00 America/Denver Teen #FandomFriday Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Friday, March 14
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Turn recycled bottles into Bulbasaur planters, combining creativity and eco-friendly fun. It's the perfect way to add Pokémon charm and greenery to your space!

The ultimate chill spot designed just for teens! Watch anime, delve into your beloved fandoms with crafts, and enjoy tasty treats!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Entertainment |

TAGS: | teens | teen |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Phone: 605-394-6139
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Teen Crafternoon - Spooky Sugar Scrubs
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Halloween Story Time
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room,Youth Services
Head to the library for a spooky, special story time in the Children's Area, trick-or-treating, and a fun food craft afterwards in the Community Room. Costumes are encouraged!
Sweet Sand Art - Sugar Traditions Around the World
Sun, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover how global cultures celebrate with sugar, then layer your own vibrant, 90s-style sugar art vial to take home!
Zine Making and Binding with SDSMT
Sun, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Staff from South Dakota Mines' Department of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and Science, and Technology & Society return to teach zine-making and binding!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join the Rapid City Fire Department for a fun morning of stories, plus tips on staying safe!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Nov 03, 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 - Lego Club
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!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 03, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson
Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore the sights, sounds, and textures of building materials while discovering new ways to build and connect!
Teen Crafternoon - Pressed Flower Lanterns
Fri, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Light up the night with paper lanterns decorated with real pressed flowers!
Putting the Garden to Bed - Soil Prep for the Winter with PCMG
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Pennington County Master Gardener Cathie Draine teaches about growing soil health and how to best tuck your garden in for a healthy, happy spring planting season.
Endangered Crafts - The Pet Rock
Sun, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the creation and historical context of the 70s toy sensation, then create your own pet rock and decorate their enclosure! Bring your own rock or adopt one here!
Open Art Session
Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.
RCPL Board Meeting
Mon, Nov 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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 - Road Runner Marionettes
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Craft colorful marionette puppets and bring your feathered friends to life with creativity and imagination!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 10, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson
Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!
Library Closure
Wed, Nov 11, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 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 - City Builders
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build skyscrapers, bridges, houses, and vehicles while exploring how different designs can make structures stable.
The Write Stuff - Children's Creative Writing Group
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Calling all young creative writers! Join us for a creative writing workshop that focuses on the building blocks of a great story, such as characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.
Teen #FandomFriday - Pokémon Terrariums
Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Catch 'em all-plant style! Create a Pokéball-inspired terrarium, blending creativity, nature, and a little Pokémon magic into your own one-of-a-kind mini world.
Custer State Park Present - Bighorn Sheep
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Custer State Park Naturalists share the history of Bighorn Sheep in the Black Hills, from their introduction by Peter Norbeck to their current special place in local ecology.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - 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.
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Hydraulic Judo Robots
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a hydraulic-powered machine and battle with other robots!
Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 10:00am
Small Changes, Big Impact - Family Game Day with the EPA
Sun, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Play fun, hands-on games with environmental experts to learn about recycling, water conservation, and reducing food waste!
South Dakota Yesterday & Today - Author and Photography Talk with Paul Horsted
Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Photographer Paul Horsted shares stories and photos from his latest book, featuring 350 historic South Dakota sites paired with stunning "then-and-now" images from across the state.
Breathe Better - Exploring Air Quality with the EPA
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about radon and wildfire smoke and discover simple ways to protect your family from both.
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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 - Rubber Band Helicopters
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build a helicopter using simple craft supplies and discover how stored energy can turn into motion!
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 17, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson
Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!
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Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 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 - Magnetic Makers
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Build robots and navigate magnetic mazes while exploring and testing your creations!
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Chapter Chat Book Club - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches- Sangu Mandanna
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
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Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 9:00am
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Kart
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Rev your engines for Mario Kart! Choose your character, race iconic tracks, and battle your friends for the win in an action-packed evening of fun.
Heirlooms Creative Writing Workshop with Molly Barari
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Have a memory you can still picture perfectly? Turn a moment from your life into a short story using vivid details, dialogue, people, places, and the little things that bring it to life.
SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library - Nature's Copycats - Convergent Evolution
Sun, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Why do unrelated animals sometimes look alike? Explore convergent evolution and discover how different species develop similar traits.
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Nov 23, 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, Nov 24, 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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Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Nov 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.
Curiosity Club - Magnetic Maze STEM Challenge
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about magnetism and design, build, and test your own magnetic maze game!
Planning Ahead - Living Wills and Medical Decisions with Monument Health
Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join the Director of Patient Relations at Monument Health for a clear and compassionate discussion about how healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will documentation benefits you and your loved ones
Bring Your Own Book Club at the Alex Johnson
Tue, Nov 24, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Starbucks at the Hotel Alex Johnson
Bring your current read to the Starbucks at the Alex Johnson Hotel for bookish conversation, librarian recommendations, and complimentary coffee!
Early Closure
Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will close early at 5 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closure
Thu, Nov 26, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library Closure
Fri, Nov 27, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Donuts & Documentaries - Agent of Happiness
Sun, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Can happiness really be measured from one to ten? A government happiness agent travels the Bhutanese Himalayas, surveying locals while confronting his own search for fulfillment.
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