MAKERSPACE INFORMATION
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Hours
Fees
Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Loan Periods, Fines and Fees Policy.
Questions
For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.
MAKERSPACE EVENTS
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Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Construct a hydraulic-powered machine and battle with other robots!
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build a helicopter using simple craft supplies and discover how stored energy can turn into motion!
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about magnetism and design, build, and test your own magnetic maze game!
Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Imagine, create, and free-build, or challenge yourself on a library build to win a small prize!
Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Assemble and decorate mini gingerbread houses made with equipment in the Makerspace!
Registration opens Sunday, November 22 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore momentum with a handmade spinning contraption!
Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the connection between coding and fiber arts by creating a loom out of cardboard and weaving a pair of mittens!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 25 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about the connection between coding and fiber arts by creating a loom out of cardboard and weaving a pair of mittens!
Registration opens Saturday, November 28 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
See how ingredients combine to make a new material with a fluffy, winter-themed slime recipe!
Tue, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Learn about crystallization and grow your own icicles!
Tue, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Build a mini game inspired by the classic Kerplunk!
Tue, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Tue, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Wed, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - 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, December 30 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Jan 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Tue, Jan 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Tue, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Sun, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, January 24 2027 at 10:00am
Tue, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - Community Room
Curiosity Club provides a new theme every week designed to challenge and grow children's imaginations. Designed for ages 5-11.
Wed, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rapid City Public Library Downtown - 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, January 27 2027 at 9:00am
MAKERSPACE INFORMATION
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The Makerspace is open and staffed during normal library hours and is available to all library patrons.
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Fees are charged for certain consumables (for example, 3D printer filament, adhesive vinyl, laminate) according to our Lending and Fees Policy.
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For additional questions, please see our Fabrication Policy or ask library staff for assistance.
MAKERSPACE EVENTS
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Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Construct a hydraulic-powered machine and battle with other robots!
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Build a helicopter using simple craft supplies and discover how stored energy can turn into motion!
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Learn about magnetism and design, build, and test your own magnetic maze game!
Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Imagine, create, and free-build, or challenge yourself on a library build to win a small prize!
Sun, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Assemble and decorate mini gingerbread houses made with equipment in the Makerspace!
Registration opens Sunday, November 22 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Explore momentum with a handmade spinning contraption!
Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn about the connection between coding and fiber arts by creating a loom out of cardboard and weaving a pair of mittens!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 25 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Learn about the connection between coding and fiber arts by creating a loom out of cardboard and weaving a pair of mittens!
Registration opens Saturday, November 28 2026 at 10:00am
Tue, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
See how ingredients combine to make a new material with a fluffy, winter-themed slime recipe!
Tue, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Learn about crystallization and grow your own icicles!
Tue, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Build a mini game inspired by the classic Kerplunk!
Tue, Jan 05, 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.
Tue, Jan 12, 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, Jan 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 Wednesday, December 30 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Jan 19, 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.
Tue, Jan 26, 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.
Tue, Feb 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.
Sun, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Explore software, websites, and tools that can be used to create things in the Makerspace and beyond in Creation Station, focusing on a new skill each month!
Registration opens Sunday, January 24 2027 at 10:00am
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, January 27 2027 at 9:00am
MAKERSPACE RESOURCES
3D Printing
Create models and prototypes with printed plastics
Laser Engraving
Cut or engrave wood, plexiglass and leather
Vinyl Printing
Create logos, lettering and signs
Large Format Printing
Print posters, maps and banners 24 inches wide
Lamination
Protect your documents and signs up to 24 inches wide
Other Resources
Tools, supplies and instructions for do-it-yourself projects
MAKERSPACE RESOURCES
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3D Printing
Create models and prototypes with printed plasticsLaser Engraving
Cut or engrave wood, plexiglass and leatherVinyl Printing
Create logos, lettering and signsLarge Format Printing
Print posters, maps and banners 24 inches wideLamination
Protect your documents and signs up to 24 inches wide.Other Resources
Tools, supplies and instructions for do-it-yourself projects