kids - Rapid City Public Library

Little Explorers - Trick-or-Treat Lab

Thu, Oct 23, 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 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Candy experiments with hands-on Halloween fun!

Cancelled

Books with Bernard

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Donuts & Documentaries - Simple as Water

Sun, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room

Explore the journeys of Syrian families across five countries as they face war, separation, and displacement in this moving portrait of resilience and family bonds.

Tue, Oct 28, 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 - Circuit Bats

Tue, Oct 28, 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 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Construct a simple circuit for a fun Halloween-themed craft!

Little Explorers - Monster Mash

Thu, Oct 30, 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 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Come in your Halloween costume for a spook-tacular time and we experiment and play!

Halloween Story Time

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Come listen to silly-not-scary Halloween stories, then join our costume parade where little ghosts and goblins can trick-or-treat at each library desk for fun treats!

Open Art Session

Sun, Nov 02, 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, Nov 04, 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 - Lego Club

Tue, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

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

Little Hands Art and Play - Marbled Fall Leaves

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Little artists can swirl, press, and reveal their own colorful leaf designs this month!

Little Explorers - Changing Textures

Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Dive into hands-on fun and discover how different materials feel and transform when mixed and squished.

Books with Bernard

Sat, Nov 08, 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!

SDSMT Paleo Club at the Library - Badlands Nimravids

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room

Unearth the wild world of Badlands Nimravids: ancient saber-toothed predators! Get up close with fossils and join student paleontologists for a roaring good time with hands-on activities for kids.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Mood Ring Pendants

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

Community Room

Create your own mood ring necklace with thermochromic powder and resin!

Registration opens Wednesday, October 29 2025 at 9:00am

Little Explorers - Changing Weather

Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Experiment with air, water, and temperature to see how our weather shifts and moves.

Custer State Park Presents - Animal Adaptions

Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

Discover how animals survive and thrive in Custer State Park! Explore fascinating adaptations through hands-on activities and up-close examples.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary - Mood Ring Pendants

Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room

Create your own mood ring necklace with thermochromic powder and resin!

Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Nov 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!

Curiosity Club - Ping Pong Ball Cannons

Tue, Nov 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, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Learn about potential vs. kinetic energy by constructing a cannon out of craft tubes and practicing your launching skills!

Little Explorers - Changing Seasons

Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room

Observe how animals prepare for the changing seasons through creative, nature-inspired play.

Books with Bernard

Sat, Nov 22, 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!

Tue, Nov 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!

Curiosity Club - Toy Zipline Challenge

Tue, Nov 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, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room

Design and build a toy zipline and explore how gravity and friction affect the speed of an object!

Donuts & Documentaries

Sun, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Room

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

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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!

Little Explorers

Thu, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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.

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community 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, November 26 2025 at 9:00am

Maker Mania for Upper Elementary

Thu, Dec 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!

Little Explorers

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community 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 Saturday, November 29 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.

Custer State Park Presents - The Garden Party

Thu, Dec 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!

Little Explorers

Thu, Dec 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.

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room

TBA

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.

Donuts & Documentaries

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

Community Room

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

Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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.