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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, 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, 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, RacineAll Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Queen Story Time
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
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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 […]
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Update: scavenger hunt lists will be available to pick up on Monday, July 3. This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." From July 1-15, scour Racine to find Community Rocks painted by our visitors. To get started, stop in to the library for your scavenger hunt list. When you find a rock, […]
Camp NaNoWriMo
Camp NaNoWriMo
Welcome to Camp NaNoWriMo, a month-long writing journey where you can develop old drafts or start a new story, fanfiction, poetry, or anything that inspires you. Sign up on our giant poster in the youth services department to declare your goals and sign up for more details. Room: Wherever you are Age range: All Ages […]
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 […]
Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Birth to 24 Months No registration — just drop in.
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]
Tuesday Tales
Tuesday Tales
Kids are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some easy activities. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Summer Scares Middle Grade Book Discussion
Summer Scares Middle Grade Book Discussion
In K.G. Campbell's "A Small Zombie Problem," August's walk home introduces him to a very small, very undead problem — launching a quest featuring said undead friend, a fabled white alligator and a deep, dark family secret. To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up "Summer Scares" on our calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored […]
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]
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.
Art with Bri: Mini Erupting Volcanoes
Art with Bri: Mini Erupting Volcanoes
Join Bri's fun and crazy art class to put the A in STEAM! Today, learn how to craft miniature volcanoes that can erupt with just a few simple steps. Use your creativity to make them look realistic or add your own unique twist. Se habla Español. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age […]
*Cancelled* Lunch Break at the Library
*Cancelled* Lunch Break at the Library
*Lunch break at the library will be cancelled for Wednesday, June 28. Lunch Break will return on Wednesday, July 5. Follow the link to see upcoming vendors. 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 […]
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]
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 […]
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]
All Together Now: Play with Parachutes
All Together Now: Play with Parachutes
This year, the summer reading theme is ""All Together Now."" For this playful summer programming series, try different activities to move and play with friends. Today's session is an hour of free play with parachutes of all sizes and different parachute activities to try with other kids and caregivers. To find more All Together Now […]
All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Queen Story Time
All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Queen Story Time
All together now for LGBTQ+ pride month! We're celebrating with stories that come in all colors of the rainbow. Settle in for a lively story time with Carmel Bliss, our queen of the hour, while munching on some free snacks from the library. This program is hosted by the Racine Public Library in partnership with […]
Bookmobile Closed
Bookmobile Closed
On Saturday, July 1, the Bookmobile will be closed. Its normal schedule will resume on Monday, July 3.