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Little Explorers

Numbers in Nature
2025-02-20 11:00:00 2025-02-20 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, February 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 11:00:00 2025-02-20 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Discover numbers in the great outdoors! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Discover numbers in the great outdoors!

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, Feb 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Children's Garden Party: Seasonal Eating- The Local Way - with Pennington County Master Gardeners
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Children can celebrate the seasons with interactive, hands-on fun! Learn from PCMG members about which foods grow in each season and discover the joy of fresh, local produce through playful education!
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night- Switch Medley
Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
With so many games, there's something for everyone! Stop by, try out a few Nintendo Switch games, and bring your buddies for some friendly competition.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!
Cozy Crafts - A Hygge Family Experience
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Experience the warmth of Hygge at this family-friendly event! Enjoy cozy crafts, sip on hot chocolate, and learn about the tradition of embracing comfort and finding contentment.
Donuts & Documentaries - Beyond the Tree Line
Sun, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The incredible journey of Harvey, one of the youngest hikers at four years old to trek the entire Appalachian Trail.
Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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 - Paper Circuits
Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about electricity and construct a simple circuit!
Practical Making - Hand-Painted Ceramic Pots
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your own personalized, hand-painted pot in this workshop- perfect for showcasing your new greenery that you'll plant in it at the end!
This event is full
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Feb 27, 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 - Shapes and Patterns
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn to spot and create patterns through games and art!
Zine Making with SDSM&T
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Zines (pronounced zeen) are self-published magazines anyone can create on any topic. Join us to learn about Zines from South Dakota Mines professors and make your own!
Chapter Chat Book Club - Finding Me by Viola Davis
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.
Teen Book Bakes - No-Bake Goodies
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Teens can get creative making delicious no-bake treats! It's a fun, easy way to whip up sweet snacks and share them with friends.
Nature Notes - DIY Nature Journals
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a nature journal from scratch at this hands-on workshop! You'll craft a personalized journal and leave with fun prompts and creative ideas to fill its pages. No experience is necessary!
Open Art Session
Sun, Mar 02, 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.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Mar 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 - Lego Club
Tue, Mar 04, 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!
Little Artists - Hooray for Fish!
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into a colorful world of creativity at our fish-painting event! Kids will paint their own bright and beautiful fish, inspired by the book Hooray for Fish!
'The Bear' Book Discussion
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Dive into 'The Bear' by Andrew Krivak, a poignant novel set in a post-apocalyptic world that explores survival, humanity's connection with nature, and the power of storytelling.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Mar 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 - Sensory Play
Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Get hands-on exploring the world of bugs!
Zine Making with SDSM&T
Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Zines (pronounced zeen) are self-published magazines anyone can create on any topic. Join us to learn about Zines from South Dakota Mines professors and make your own!
'Free for All' Screening
Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:45pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the power of public libraries with a screening of 'Free For All,' a documentary about their vital role in communities. Enjoy a relaxing craft while you watch.
Teen Crafternoon - Neon Paintings
Fri, Mar 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come create bold and eye-catching neon paintings, experimenting with glowing colors to make unique, vibrant art.
Books with Bernard
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!
Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Edison Robots
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Learn coding through cute, fun Edison Robots! Discover how to program the robot with barcodes and how to create your own code with EdBlocks, a block-based coding language.
Lessons in Libby
Sun, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Join us to learn about our digital collection on Libby. We will provide an introduction to Libby's features and services and will offer any help or assistance while navigating this amazing resource!
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Mar 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!
Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Mar 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Mar 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 - Math Makers Challenge
Tue, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Practice your creative problem-solving with these fun challenges that combine math, engineering?and paper.
Tinker Teens - LED Book Light
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Create an LED book light at Tinker Teens and learn basic circuitry to light up your reading!
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Mar 13, 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 - A is for Ant
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about amazing insects while exploring letters!
Teen #FandomFriday - Bulbasaur Planters
Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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!
Custer State Park Presents - Bluebird Box
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join a naturalist from Custer State Park to build bluebird boxes and learn about South Dakota's native birds. Learn tips on supporting local wildlife and leave with a new home for your avian friends!
Irish Sing-Along
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a fun, lively singalong of Irish songs and sea shanties! Whether you're a seasoned singer or first-timer, lend your voice and enjoy some great tunes. Lyrics will be provided.
Seed Library Kickoff Party and Plant Swap
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the start of the growing season with our Seed Library Kickoff Party! Enjoy free seeds for library cardholders, swap plants with fellow gardeners, and learn how to grow your garden!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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 - Pool Noodle Planes
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design and construct a plane using pool noodles and simple craft supplies!
Lunch and Learn - Dr. David Wolff presents: The Gold Rush in the Black Hills
Wed, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join Dr. David Wolff as he uncovers the stories of Black Hills landmarks tied to Seth Bullock, James K.P. Miller, and the Gold Rush- revealing their lasting impact on the region.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 9:00am
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, Mar 20, 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 - Counting Critters
Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Practice numbers and counting with your favorite critters!
Level Up! - Teen Gaming Night: VR Gaming
Fri, Mar 21, 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!
Books with Bernard
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!
SDSMT Paleontology Club at the Library - Dino Trackers
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Calling all Dino Trackers! Join us for a prehistoric adventure with SDSMT's Paleo Club!
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