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Little Explorers

Autumn Adventures
2024-11-14 11:00:00 2024-11-14 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Thursday, November 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-14 11:00:00 2024-11-14 12:00:00 America/Denver Little Explorers Craft Autumn memories to take home! Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room

Craft Autumn memories to take home!

Little ones are invited to join us every Thursday as we explore the Autumn favorites 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

We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veteran's Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veteran's Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming events

Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Nov 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!
Little Explorers - Autumn Adventures
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Craft Autumn memories to take home!
Level Up! Teen Gaming Night - Mario Party
Fri, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us at the library's Level Up! teen gaming night, where we'll be playing Super Mario Party! Navigate the Mushroom Kingdom's challenges with your favorite characters and friends, old and new!
Young Writers Workshop
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Young authors (ideal for ages 8-16) will work with author Lee Gangles on developing ideas, transforming ideas into complete stories, and exploring the art of writing comics!
SDSMT Paleontology Club at the Library - Fossils and Feathers
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for an exciting afternoon of dinosaurs and crafting for children! Families can come to learn about fossils and feathered dinosaurs, and then make a dino mask to take home!
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Nov 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.
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Nov 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!
Storytime & Crafts with Jane
Tue, Nov 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.
Rapid City Library Foundation - RCLF
Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference Room
Monthly Meeting
Curiosity Club - Salt Dough Fossils
Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Become a paleontologist and make your own homemade dinosaur fossils!
Lunch and Learn - Murder on the Plains
Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Local author Lucas Keeler joins the library to discuss his book and research on Diamond L. Slim and his involvement in some of the most infamous murders in the Black Hills region in the early 1900's.
This event is full
Library Dice Legion - Tabletop RPG Club
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Conference 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.
Practical Making - Harvest Yard Signs
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create a decorative yard sign that expresses your gratitude for the season! Choose from a variety of shapes, paint colors, and more.
This event is full
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Nov 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!
Little Explorers - Autumn Weather
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the weather through experiments and other activities!
Chapter Chat Book Club - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
A bodyguard hired to protect a famous actor finds herself pretending to be his girlfriend, leading to hilarious complications and unexpected romance.
Teen Book Bakes - Caramel Apple Slices
Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your perfect fall treat by making delicious caramel apples with various toppings. Enjoy a fun, hands-on afternoon of sweet autumn indulgence!
Young Writers Workshop
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Young authors (ideal for ages 8-16) will work with author Lee Gangles on developing ideas, transforming ideas into complete stories, and exploring the art of writing comics!
Custer State Park Presents - The Civilian Conservation Corps
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Come learn about The Civilian Conservation Corps lasting impact on Custer State Park and the surrounding Black Hills region. 
Donuts & Documentaries - Pick of the Litter
Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Follow a litter of puppies from the moment they?re born and begin their quest to become guide dogs for the blind.
Student Tutoring Sessions with HelpNow
Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 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!
Little Owls Story Time
Tue, Nov 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!
Curiosity Club - Dinosaur Fossil Dig
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn more about fossils and paleontology with this hands-on fossil dig!
Early Closure
Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closing early at 3 p.m. in observance of Thanksgiving
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Rapid City Public Library Downtown
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Gentle Chair Yoga - with Sol Yoga Collective
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 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, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Design and engineer a Lego masterpiece or take on the librarian's challenge for a prize!
Little Artists - Cookie Decorating
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled cookie-decorating event! Kids can unleash their creativity by designing their own sweet treats and enjoy eating them afterward!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Discover colors through your senses!
Teen Crafternoon - Crocheted Bookmarks
Fri, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn the basics of crocheting and create your own yarn bookmark!
Gift Wrap Wonders - Custom Gift Paper Design Lab
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Hoyt Room
Prepare for gift-giving season and learn how to create custom wrapping paper at the library!
Registration opens Saturday, November 23 2024 at 10:00am
Sit & Stitch Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 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 Owls Story Time
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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 - Rock Lab with SDSMT
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn all about rocks with geologists from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Tinker Teens - Laser Engraved Snowflakes
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Makerspace
Teens will design and craft personalized wooden ornaments using a laser engraver, learning digital design and crafting techniques!
Baby Bumblebee Thursdays
Thu, Dec 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 - Blending Colors
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Mix and match colors to discover what new ones you can make!
Teen #FandomFriday - Suminagashi
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create your own Suminagashi (floating ink) artwork at this week?s #FandomFriday!
Custer State Park Presents: - Geocaching
Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Join us for digital treasure-hunting tips, tricks, and techniques! Learn about Geocaching opportunities in the black hills and ways to get started.
Winter Keepsakes Crafting Workshop
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Create keepsakes with us! Make shrinky dink keychains, tiny canvas paintings, book decoupage ornaments, and hand-painted frames. All ages welcome; supplies are limited!
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