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Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
The Innovation Lab will be open all day for you to stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Atrium […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
The Innovation Lab will be open all day for you to stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Atrium […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center of Wisconsin is hosting pop-up services in the Racine Public Library! Stop in during their open sessions to get help with: Resume writing Interview preparation Strengthening your job search Applying for unemployment Registering on the Job Center of Wisconsin website They also offer virtual workshops for those who aren’t able to stop […]
Friends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
Friends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
On the second Tuesday of every month, the Friends of the Racine Public Library's board plans fundraisers, brainstorms promotions for the Friends and the Racine Public Library and sets strategy around advocacy and volunteering. Interested in joining? Email Friends@RPLFriends.org.
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Learn to Type
Learn to Type
Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We'll have you typing like a pro in no time. Note: The date for this event has moved from Jan. 12 to Jan. 11. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Senior Dominoes: Chicken Foot
Senior Dominoes: Chicken Foot
Come play a few sessions of Chicken Foot Dominoes with us! We provide the space and the games, and you bring yourself (and a few friends or neighbors, if you'd like). Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: 55+ No registration — just drop in.
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Saturday Cartoon Time
Saturday Cartoon Time
Let's get cozy with cartoons, sugary breakfast cereal, and stress-free couch potato time. Room: TeenScene - By Lake Avenue Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
The Innovation Lab will be open all day for you to stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Atrium […]
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The library and Bookmobile will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will not be available for phone calls, chat messages or social services during this closure.
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Craft Time with Miss Keiko
Craft Time with Miss Keiko
Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for an easy craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Racine Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Racine Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
The Racine Public Library’s board of trustees meets once a month. At their meetings, they discuss how the library has been doing and vote on any important courses of action. To see agendas and other details of the board meetings, visit the board meetings webpage. Meetings are open to the public. Room: Hybrid — Zoom […]
Teen Craft and Chat
Teen Craft and Chat
Assemble a unique craft to take home with you. Supplies may be limited, so arrive early for the best results. January's craft is salt etching — using electrical currents from batteries, we'll make your own etched keychains and jewelry. Room: TeenScene - By Lake Avenue Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
A-Brie to Disa-Brie
A-Brie to Disa-Brie
Each month, we're getting together to try a new cheese and to talk about the book we just read, this podcast you have to hear, or that binge-worthy Netflix show. It's anything, everything and cheese! Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens, Adults Registration is required.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Senior Movie Day
Senior Movie Day
All those 55 and up, join us for a movie! We’re setting up our full-size screen, projector — plus free popcorn and water — for your enjoyment. In today's film, the Crawley family journeys to southern France to investigate the mystery of the dowager countess' newly inherited villa. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age […]
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
The Innovation Lab will be open all day for you to stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Atrium […]
Podcast Production 101 with Community Powered
Podcast Production 101 with Community Powered
Learn some of the standard methods and styles of creating a podcast with Anthony from Community Powered. Community Powered, a part of Wisconsin Humanities, is working with the Racine Public Library to empower our community. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: Teens, Adults Registration Required: January Click Here, February Click Here
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Paint ‘N’ Sip Coffee
Paint ‘N’ Sip Coffee
Sip coffee while painting the winter scene seen below with the guidance of our in-house artist, Ken. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Seniors Ages 55+ Registration is required. Register for Jan. 24 Register for Feb. 21 (form opens Jan. 21) Register for March 21 (form opens Feb. […]
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
Come play board and card games! February's game is Pictionary, and the theme is TV and movies! Now's your chance to show off your amazing art skills and/or incredible sense of humor. March's game is Giant Jenga. How tall can this tower go? The game ends when the blocks reach the ceiling (or topple over). […]
Make Stuff: Laser-Engraved Tile Art
Make Stuff: Laser-Engraved Tile Art
We'll show you how to find a design online to place on a tile you can take home. The design will then be carved by our laser engraver for you to pick up on a later day. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages Registration is required. You can sign up beginning […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Retro Anime Night
Retro Anime Night
Revisit classic anime from the 80s, 90s and beyond. Come watch (and discuss) your favorites, or even discover something new. Popcorn and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic refreshments. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor; February 23rd session will be at the Business Center in the 2nd […]
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Open Gaming Lounge
Open Gaming Lounge
Our computers and consoles are all set up with games like Fortnite and Minecraft for you to play. Spend some time on your favorites, or try something new from our collection. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
The Innovation Lab will be open all day for you to stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Atrium […]
Young Writers Guild
Young Writers Guild
Writing your next story or crafting a new poem? How about working on the storyboard for a graphic novel or the script for a screenplay? No matter your genre, if you're a writer, you're invited. Come share your work, gather ideas and hang out with other young writers. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center of Wisconsin is hosting pop-up services in the Racine Public Library! Stop in during their open sessions to get help with: Resume writing Interview preparation Strengthening your job search Applying for unemployment Registering on the Job Center of Wisconsin website They also offer virtual workshops for those who aren’t able to stop […]
Android 101
Android 101
How do you find things on an Android phone? What buttons and gestures do you need to know to use it? Bring your phones to the library for an informational session that will have you navigating confidently in no time. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Coding with Blocks
Coding with Blocks
Coding isn't just about a pageful of text and symbols. You can code using apps and even physical blocks. We'll walk you through these fun and easy coding methods to get you started on a skill that just might last a lifetime. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades K-3 […]
5 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Musical Family Storytime
Musical Family Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Senior Bingo
Senior Bingo
It’s Bingo time! Join us the first Thursday of every month for five free rounds of Bingo, and maybe even win a prize if you’re one of our best players. We've got new prizes for the new year — our best players will win scratch-offs from the Wisconsin State Lottery. Room: Community Room - Adult […]
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
1 event,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
3D Printing 101
3D Printing 101
3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidgets, useful items and so much more. Come learn how our 3D printers work, from how to pick and print a model to how the machines turn them into real life. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.
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