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10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest

2025-04-29 00:00:00 2025-04-29 23:59:00 America/Denver 10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest Rapid City Public Library Downtown -

Tuesday, April 29
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 00:00:00 2025-04-29 23:59:00 America/Denver 10th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest Libraries bring color, culture, and creativity to our community- now it's your turn! Celebrate 10 years of Peep-tastic dioramas and show your love for our library in our most colorful contest yet! Rapid City Public Library Downtown -

Libraries bring color, culture, and creativity to our community- now it's your turn! Celebrate 10 years of Peep-tastic dioramas and show your love for our library in our most colorful contest yet!

Using Peeps* and your imagination, create a scene inspired by one of your favorite pieces of art, favorite books, or by your favorite colors!

  • The diorama should be the size of a shoe box.
  • Submit your diorama to the Rapid City Public Library between Tuesday, April 1, and Saturday, April 19.
  • Fill out the submission sheet on the back of the Peeps flyer (you can get one at the library!). Include your name, the title of your diorama, age group, and phone number so we can contact you if you win!
  • Dioramas will be displayed on the landing of the stairs throughout April. Pictures of the dioramas will be posted to our Facebook page from April 21 – 28. Voting is open to the community at this time for the Peeple’s Choice Awards, which will be determined by the pictures that get the most likes! There will be one overall winner for each age group.
  • 3 winners will be announced and contacted on Tuesday, April 29, and will win a special prize basket filled with books, accessories, snacks, and more!

*We don’t want you to have to go to the grocery store just for Peeps, you can pick up a free pack starting April 1 (while supplies last) with your books at the library or create some of your own out of paper, pom-poms, pipe-cleaners, and any other crafty material at home!

Create your diorama with us at our Peeps Diorama Build Day event on Saturday, April 5 from 2-4 p.m. Bring your creativity and a diorama box and we’ll provide the Peeps and the supplies to decorate with!

Please note that all Peeps Dioramas not picked up by Friday, May 2 will be disposed of.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | All | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hands-On | Community Wide | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | peeps | diorama | contest |

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Phone: 605-394-6139

Hours

Rapid City Public Library Downtown

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Sat, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Gary Powers Jr. shares the life and legacy of his father, U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, whose 1960 capture over the Soviet Union became a pivotal Cold War moment.

Sun, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Carve a personalized stamp and make beautiful prints on paper and fabric. We will have paper, fabric scraps, and tea towels; feel free to bring your own paper and fabric to print on!
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special story time that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 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!

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a SUPER storytime, then stick around to craft your very own cape and mask! Perfect for toddlers ready to read, imagine, and save the day!

Thu, Aug 07, 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!

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore how our amazing bodies work and discover the world using our five senses.

Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Manga, but make it mini! Craft a shelf full of teeny-tiny manga while watching anime on the big screen.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
On the 80th observance of the Hiroshima bombings, join us to honor the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who folded 1,000 cranes with a wish for peace.

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Hey, kids! Read all summer and earn cool beads! Then join a fun workshop to create a cool keychain using macramé, jewelry tools, and hardware to showcase your summer reading journey.

Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
RCPL Monthly Board Meeting

Mon, Aug 11, 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!

Tue, Aug 12, 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!

Tue, Aug 12, 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a glider out of common household items and learn how spinning an object can affect its flight path.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn basic coding language, then use that knowledge to play with the library?s collection of robots!

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Use paper, cardboard, string, and other everyday items to build an impenetrable fortress. But look out, there are catapults at the ready to put your structure to the test!

Thu, Aug 14, 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!

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn to recognize, name, and express feelings through creative play and storytelling.

Fri, Aug 15, 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!

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Submerge yourself in the streams and rivers in the Black Hills and the influence they have on their habitats.

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Tue, Aug 19, 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!

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Tue, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the night sky with these fun (and delicious) activities!

Wed, Aug 20, 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.

Thu, Aug 21, 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!

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Celebrate the special people in our lives and explore what it means to be a good friend.

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Author Ann Charles shares the latest industry shifts, marketing challenges, and how she's adapting in today's unpredictable publishing climate- plus a reading from her newest book.

Fri, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Whether you?re heading back to school and need help with lunch prep or just need some pointers for making your own budget-friendly meals, this month?s teen Book Bakes is sure to give you a boost.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Founder's Park
Join the library at Founder's Park as we celebrate a summer of reading with a community pizza party!

Sun, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the surprisingly massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in 'meaningless' pursuits.

Mon, Aug 25, 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!

Tue, Aug 26, 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!

Tue, Aug 26, 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.

Tue, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Craft a collage-style vision board to inspire you to reach your goals this year.

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn the basics of soap crafting in this hands-on workshop! You'll create 2-3 custom bars using the melt-and-pour method, with options to add scents, colors, and dried botanicals.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 28, 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!

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
Discover what makes each of us unique and powerful with superhero fun.

Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection of Indigenous short stories that dares to ask the question: Are you ready to be un-settled?

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Make your paintings pop and shine at this week?s Crafternoon. We?ll be making bejeweled masterpieces that?ll add shimmer to any room.

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Families are invited to join local author Dr. Whitnee Coy for a reading of Elsie?s Adventures to Harmony Hills: The Big Move!

Sun, Aug 31, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.