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Little Explorers

Sensory Play
2025-05-01 11:00:00 2025-05-01 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, May 01
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 11:00:00 2025-05-01 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Explore textures, sound, and motion with bubbly roads, messy car washes, and hands-on play! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Explore textures, sound, and motion with bubbly roads, messy car washes, and hands-on play! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July

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, Apr 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Books with Bernard
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
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Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Mon, Apr 28, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Tue, Apr 29, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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 - Seed-Bombs and Launchers
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Practical Making - Felt Flower Wreaths
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Baby Bumblebee Story Time
Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Sensory Play
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore textures, sound, and motion with bubbly roads, messy car washes, and hands-on play! Please note: Little Explorers is moving to Fridays from 11-12 in June and July
Teen Crafternoon - Bookend Painting
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Add your personal touch to the library?s teen section by painting some bookends!
Crowning Melodies - Harp Concert with Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Open Art Session
Sun, May 04, 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, May 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 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!
Little Hands: Art and Play - Polka Dot Paint-a-Pot
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come celebrate spring and paint a polka dot pot in the style of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama!
Talking Circle
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Tinker Teens
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Join us at Tinker Teens in the Makerspace! Explore, create, and experiment with cool tools and tech as you dive into hands-on STEM projects and bring your ideas to life.
Baby Bumblebee Story Time
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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Little Explorers - Land Exploration
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Books with Bernard
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Custer State Park Presents - Plant Life Cycle
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 - Conference Room
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Little Owl Tuesday Story Time
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
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 - Hoyt 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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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.
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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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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
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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 - Hoyt Room
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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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Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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'Free for All' Screening
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Teen Book Bakes
Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
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Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
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Books with Bernard
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Youth Services
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Sun, May 25, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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Mon, May 26, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
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