kids - Rapid City Public Library

Summer Show - The Magic Bookcase

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Services

Get ready for a magical adventure! Byron Grey brings stories to life with amazing tricks, fun surprises, and plenty of chances for kids to join in the fun.

Little Explorers - Musical Patterns

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Create a symphony of patterns, plus make a musical instrument to take home!

Custer State Park Presents - Animal Tracks

Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Step into the shoes (or paws!) of the local wildlife with a Custer State Park Naturalist and uncover the secrets hidden in the tracks that they leave behind.

Family Movie Afternoon - Dog Man

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room

Join us each month this summer for a fun, family-friendly movie at the library!

Monday Craft - Beaded Wind Chimes

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room

Create a dazzling display for your window or outside area!

Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Cyanotype Sun Art

Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Learn about photosensitivity and create art with UV rays!

Summer Show - With Flying Colors - Birds of the Black Hills Raptor Center

Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Youth Services

Soar into summer fun with the Black Hills Raptor Center?s With Flying Colors!

Little Explorers - Colorful Patterns

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Practice making patterns with your favorite colors and do some fun experiments!

Books with Bernard

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Youth Services

Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

Donuts & Documentaries - Veselka:The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World

Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room

As the second-generation owner of New York's beloved Ukrainian restaurant retires after 54 years, his son faces the pressure of stepping up as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff.

Monday Craft - Piñata Making

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room

Learn about the Mexican tradition of creating piñatas and try your hand at making your own! You provide the creativity; we'll provide the candy!

Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Summer-Scented Play Doughs

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Mix up your very own custom seasonal play dough to take home!

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:00am

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!

Tue, Aug 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Community Room

The Rapid City Fire Department joins the library for a special story time that teaches fire and life safety skills to children!

Curiosity Club - Lego Club

Tue, Aug 05, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Community Room

Free-build your own design or complete the librarian's challenge for a small prize!

Little Hands: Art & Play - Capes and Tales

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

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!

Little Explorers - Exploring Senses

Thu, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

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

Community Room

Explore how our amazing bodies work and discover the world using our five senses.

Books with Bernard

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

A Wish in Flight - Honoring Sadako and the Legacy of Peace

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Magnus Gliders

Tue, Aug 12, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Community Room

Construct a glider out of common household items and learn how spinning an object can affect its flight path.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Coding Basics & Robot Free Play

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Learn basic coding language, then use that knowledge to play with the library?s collection of robots!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am

Little Explorers - Emotions

Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

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

Community Room

Learn to recognize, name, and express feelings through creative play and storytelling.

Custer State Park Presents - River Ecosystems

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Submerge yourself in the streams and rivers in the Black Hills and the influence they have on their habitats.

Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Cookie Moon Phases & Candy Constellations

Tue, Aug 19, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Community Room

Learn about the night sky with these fun (and delicious) activities!

Little Explorers - My Family & Friends

Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

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

Community Room

Celebrate the special people in our lives and explore what it means to be a good friend.

Books with Bernard

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children can cuddle up and read aloud to Bernard the Therapy Dog to build confidence and make reading extra pawsome!

End of Summer Pizza Party

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join the library at Founder's Park as we celebrate a summer of reading with a community pizza party!

Donuts & Documentaries - The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop

Sun, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

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.

Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

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 - Back-to-School Vision Boards

Tue, Aug 26, 10:15am - 11:00am

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

Community Room

Craft a collage-style vision board to inspire you to reach your goals this year.

Little Explorers - My Superpowers

Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

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

Discover what makes each of us unique and powerful with superhero fun.

Big Feelings, Brave Moves - Story Time with author Whitnee Coy

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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!

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 02, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Little Artists

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.

Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

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.

Open Art Session

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful painting to take home. We'll provide the supplies and tutorials.

Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 09, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

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!

Custer State Park Presents - Elk

Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

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.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Take an enchanting tour of the life and habitat of elk in the black hills.

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities that encourage collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 16, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

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.

Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 23, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

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.

Donuts & Documentaries

Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room

Join us for a documentary and refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library!

Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Sep 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Little Artists

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Bring your little artists in their best mess-making clothes and join us for artsy, crafty fun! Each month we will explore a different art technique or artist. Designed for ages 3-5.

Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

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!

First Tuesday Storytime with the Rapid City Fire Department

Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

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.

Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Oct 07, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.

Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

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.

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoyt Room

Maker Mania focuses on STEM-based activities that encourage collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for children ages 8-12. Check back in for this month's activity!

Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

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, Oct 14, 10:15am - 11:00am

Community Room

4-H Youth Program Advisor Jane Amiotte shares stories that connect children to nature, followed by a craft.