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Once Upon a Time, 125 Years Ago…

September 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT

Once Upon a Time, 125 Years Ago... On September 9th, 1897 the Racine Public Library opened its doors for the very first time. Unveiling of the Techmobile. Help fill the new Techmobile. Historic photo recreations. Storytimes. Crafts. Vendors. Food. Historical literary presentation.

On Sept. 9, 1897, the Racine Public Library opened its doors for the first time. 125 years later, we’re commemorating this day with the unveiling of our brand-new Techmobile and staged recreations of historic library photos. Throughout the evening, also enjoy our storytimes, crafts, vendors and food.

Want to learn more about our anniversary and how we’re celebrating?

Location: Library Drive
Age range: All Ages
No registration — just drop in.

Schedule
5-5:30 p.m. — Children’s storytime with Ali Michalek
5:30-6 p.m. — Ribbon cutting with Executive Director Angela Zimmermann
6-6:30 p.m. — Kamishibai with Keiko Skow
6:30-7 p.m. — Storytime with Deputy Director Nick Demske

Details

Date:
2022-09-09 17:00:00
Time:
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm CDT
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Website:
racinelibrary.info/anniversary

Location

Racine Public Library Building
75 Seventh Street
Racine, WI 53403 United States
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Phone:
262.636.9217
Website:
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