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SUMMER READING 2023


EVENTS FOR KIDS
Thu, Jun 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Local artist Dick Termes shows students how to create their own worlds through basic drawing techniques.

Fri, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Let's think about all the people who help in our community in this fun sensory activity!

Fri, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Paint a mini pot and plant a seed to take home and watch grow!

Tue, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
We will be joined by a wildland firefighter and their truck at this month's story time!

Tue, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build or try your hand at the librarian?s challenge for a chance to win a prize!

Thu, Jun 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Magician Jeff Quinn returns to the library with a show sure to amaze the entire family!

Fri, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Put out fires of summer boredom this week as we learn about police and fire services!

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Create a life-sized hug that you can decorate and write a kind message on! Hugs will be sent to residents of local retirement and nursing facilities.

Tue, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Make a card for a friend that can light up!

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Create a fun (but small) chemical reaction inside, then we'll move outside to watch a big demonstration!

Thu, Jun 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Markie Scholz presents a wonderful theater production full of puppets, books, and magic that will have the whole family laughing and participating!

Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn about teeth and bones with some fun dentist, nurse, and doctor activities!

Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

Tue, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Get ready to shake- we?re making ice cream by hand!

Thu, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Musician Dennis Warner returns to give a groovy concert for kids! With songs about exploring, kindness, and having fun, there's something for every kid!

Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Let?s get building! Become a construction worker for the day with a building activity!

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Hold on tight, we're making kites! Create a kite with a kind message on it!

Tue, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Physics and engineering meet in this bridge-building challenge!

Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Let's paint together! This month, we'll all contribute to a community art piece that will be displayed in the library for the summer!

Thu, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Magician Travis Nye wows the audience with sleight of hand, jokes, and other magic acts that will have everyone laughing and wondering 'How did he do that?'

Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn how you can be a community helper with fun stations!

Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Create a confetti launcher to celebrate Independence Day!

Canceled
Tue, Jul 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Rapid City Fire Department will share fire safety stories & activities with young and old alike!

Thu, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Fri, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Get ready to clown-fish around with us at an ocean-themed sensory play!

Fri, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

Mon, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Create a unique print using leaves and flowers!

Tue, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Free-build or try to complete the librarian?s challenge!

Wed, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Make fizzy and fun bath bombs that you can take home and use!

Thu, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Tara Kingli shares the tradition of hoop dancing with young and old alike!

Fri, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Explore the depths of the ocean at this week's Little Explorers!

Mon, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Hot Air Balloons are popular in the Black Hills; today, you can make a mini version to take home!

Tue, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
How many pennies can you hold in your boat?

Thu, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Will Parker brings energy and joy to all of his music. Join him for an afternoon of dancing, singing, and laughing!

Fri, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about density with an exciting sink or float experiment!

Fri, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

Mon, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Make a pinhole constellation projector out of paper cups! Choose and make your favorite constellation!

Tue, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 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 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Lemon slime, fizzing lemonade, lemon invisible ink, and more!

Wed, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Boom! Pop! Bam! Make a fun firework painting at today?s event!

Thu, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Traveling Lantern Presents: Rhonda Appleseed & the Tree that Learned How to Speak Rhonda Appleseed learns about nature and how to protect it in this play presented by Traveling Lantern!

Fri, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn all about sharks with some fin-tastic activities!

Mon, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Create a picture holder to display special memories!

Tue, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Rapid City Fire Department will share fire safety stories & activities with young and old alike!

Tue, Aug 01, 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 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity!

Thu, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Ages 0-5 can explore early concepts of STEM, following a different theme each month and a new activity each week!

Fri, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

Tue, Aug 08, 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, Aug 08, 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 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity!

Wed, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Little ones can explore, create, learn, and play at Mini Makers! Check back for more details on this month's activity.

Thu, Aug 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Ages 0-5 can explore early concepts of STEM, following a different theme each month and a new activity each week!

Tue, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity!

Thu, Aug 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Ages 0-5 can explore early concepts of STEM, following a different theme each month and a new activity each week!

Fri, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services
Children can practice their literacy skills while reading with a certified therapy dog!

Tue, Aug 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!

Tue, Aug 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, Aug 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity!

Wed, Aug 23, 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, Aug 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled story time led by one of our library storytellers. Designed for ages birth- 3 and families, but all are welcome!

Thu, Aug 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Ages 0-5 can explore early concepts of STEM, following a different theme each month and a new activity each week!

Tue, Aug 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!

Tue, Aug 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, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Play and learn about STEAM at Curiosity Club. Check back for more details on this week's activity!