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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, RacineCoding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineLearn about Plants and Gardening with the Racine Urban Gardening Network
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
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 […]
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 […]
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Learn the basics of block coding with the guidance of Dash the Robot and our class instructor. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
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 […]
Learn about Plants and Gardening with the Racine Urban Gardening Network
Learn about Plants and Gardening with the Racine Urban Gardening Network
Decorate small pots and plant a seed of your own. While you're gardening, the Racine Urban Garden Network will tell you about different parts of plants and gardening. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens 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 […]
Minecraft Club for Grades 4-7
Minecraft Club for Grades 4-7
Young Minecraft enthusiasts, join us every Wednesday to play cooperatively on a shared server. We're open to all playstyles, including building, survival and PVP. Sign up quickly — only 12 slots are available. Your registration signs you up for the whole summer. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens Entering Grades […]
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 […]
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Learn the basics of coding and take the first step towards creating your very own games using Scratch. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
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.
3D Printing 101
3D Printing 101
3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidget toys, 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: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Kids & Tweens Grades 3+ Registration is […]