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All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAuthor Visits: Matthew Prigge Presents “Opening Day in Milwaukee”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAuthor Visits: A Talk with Daisy Alpert Florin
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineMovies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineFriends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineRacine Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine*Postponed* Meet and Greet the Dogs of Woof Gang Rescue
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineWeek of Events
Summer Scares
Summer Scares
Don't miss out on a spine-chilling summer! First, read three titles curated by Booklist and the Horror Writers Association — you can pick from our selections for adults, young adults or middle grades. Then, dive deep with us into what makes horror so fascinating by joining book discussions, craft sessions and other activities. To find […]
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Join us at the library as we host a series of summer programs for everyone in your family. This year, the summer reading theme is “All Together Now,” which focuses on kindness, unity and friendship. Summer Reading Program is an annual initiative hosted by the Racine Public Library — and libraries around the world — […]
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." We're kicking off the activity with a round of Racine Monopoly, where you can visit locations around Racine to try activities and be entered to win prizes like a one-year family pass to the Racine Art Museum, gift cards to local businesses, plants and more. […]
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Play with different STEM activities this summer to earn badges and enter to win prizes. Activities include attending a Maker Monday session, checking out titles from Libby and hoopla, trying LinkedIn Learning or one of our technology classes, and more. You can use the tickets you earn from completing activities to enter drawings to win […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
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 Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages No registration […]
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Our monthly health pop-ups with Aurora Health Care provide free blood pressure screenings, health-themed swag, and all kinds of health information and resources. Each month, stop back in to learn something new about the health theme of the month and meet with organizations providing healthcare throughout the comumnity. Room: Adult Services Lake-Facing Windows - 2nd […]
Virtual Anti-Racism Book Group
Virtual Anti-Racism Book Group
This book club meets every Monday to cover books and conversations on the topic of racism. Location: Zoom Age range: Adults Registration is required — email Melissa.Donaldson@RacineLibrary.info for the Zoom link.
Author Visits: Matthew Prigge Presents “Opening Day in Milwaukee”
Author Visits: Matthew Prigge Presents “Opening Day in Milwaukee”
Matthew Prigge, Milwaukee historian and author, guides listeners through 50+ years of Milwaukee Brewers history from his new book, "Opening Day in Milwaukee." Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & Adults No registration — just drop in.
Switch Bowling League for Adults
Switch Bowling League for Adults
Strike up some fun with Nintendo Switch bowling! Join a team of four, and compete against other teams every Tuesday. After you register, stay tuned for us to post the team schedules. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.
Tech Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
Drop in for personalized tech help and education. Get help with computers, phones, tablets, smart watches and more, or learn more about the tech the Innovation Lab has to offer. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults No registration — just drop in.
Memory Café • Café de la memoria
Memory Café • Café de la memoria
A Memory Café is a comfortable social gathering that allows people experiencing memory loss, along with their loved ones, to socialize, enjoy activities and make connections with others. • Café de la Memoria es una reunión cómoda, donde personas impactadas con pérdida de memoria junto a sus familiares o seres queridos, pueden establecer conexiones, disfrutar […]
Author Visits: A Talk with Daisy Alpert Florin
Author Visits: A Talk with Daisy Alpert Florin
Daisy Alpert Florin discusses her memoir, "My Last Innocent Year," sharing insights about her writing process and inspiration. Her talk takes place during the library's Afternoon Book Club, which is opening to the public today for anyone to stop in or sign on and hear from Florin. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st […]
Movies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
Movies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
Celebrate National Softball Day by watching ""Field of Dreams,"" a classic movie that celebrates a man's dreams to bring people together. 1989 • PG • 1h 47m Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
Cutting the Cord: From Cable to Streaming
Cutting the Cord: From Cable to Streaming
We'll tell you everything you need to know about disconnecting from traditional cable and getting started with streaming services. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.
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.
Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
Art with Bri: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Art with Bri: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Join Bri's fun and crazy art class to put the A in STEAM! Today, learn how to make adorable shrinky dink keychains to attach to your backpack or give as gifts. Se habla Español. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages Registration is required.
Chess Club
Chess Club
This open play chess club is facilitated by Jeff Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation. When you arrive, all you have to do is settle in for a match with any of the available players. Players of all levels are welcome. The library has a limited number of chess sets, so please feel […]
Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation
Let's talk about things that matter over a cup of coffee or tea! Enjoy coffee and conversation with people of all backgrounds who can listen, laugh, learn and exchange ideas. This is an open space to meet people with diverse views and a shared passion for engaging with others. Each month will offer different topics, […]
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 […]
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 books, movies, TV shows and more. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens & Adults No registration — just drop in.
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Craft
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Craft
This year, the summer reading theme is ""All Together Now."" Today, we're celebrating the theme with Community Rocks! Paint rocks with positive messages and fun, colorful designs. When you're done, you can take your rock home or enter it as a participant in our upcoming scavenger hunt. To find more All Together Now activities, just […]
Senior Movie Day: Hidden Figures
Senior Movie Day: Hidden Figures
Watch a movie on our full-size screen and projector while enjoying free popcorn and water. [insert movie description here. "Hidden Figures" takes place when the United States raced against Russia to bring people to outer space. In this film, NASA finds untapped talent in a group of African-American women mathematicians who serve as the brains and […]
*Postponed* Meet and Greet the Dogs of Woof Gang Rescue
*Postponed* Meet and Greet the Dogs of Woof Gang Rescue
This event will be rescheduled—keep an eye out for the next chance to meet the pups.
*Postponed* All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Show Trivia Night
*Postponed* All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Show Trivia Night
This event has been postponed. To find more All Together Now activities, just search up "All Together Now" at RacineLibrary.info/calendar. For Pride programs specifically, look for "All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride." Or to set summer reading goals, track your progress and enter to win prizes, sign up at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Happy Pride month!