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NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
4 events,
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.
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. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
4 events,
Reading Challenge: NASA’s Artemis Project — To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis was the goddess of the moon and twin of the sun god Apollo. Much like NASA's Apollo program, which took humans to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s, the Artemis spaceflight program will return humans to the moon and prepare us for our first travels to Mars and beyond. […]
Senior Bingo
Senior Bingo
It’s Bingo time! Join us the first Thursday of every month for five rounds of Bingo, and maybe even win a prize if you’re one of our best players. The grand prize is a $10 Walmart gift card. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: 55+ 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. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]
Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
The holidays are a time of traditions for many — and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge. Our gift to you is an audio-based presentation full of classic seasonal sounds from radio's past, designed to spur […]
2 events,
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Carthage College nursing students are providing free health screenings and education at the library. Stop in to test your vision, blood pressure, blood sugar, ankle brachial index, body mass index and more. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in. Want to explore other health resources and […]
4 events,
STEAM Storytime
STEAM Storytime
Come listen to stories about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. After the stories, kids and caretakers participate in fun STEAM activities. Room: The Innovation Lab - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in. Want to explore more STEAM services at the Racine Public Library?
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.
iPad 101
iPad 101
Get ready to learn your way around an iPad! In this class, we'll go over the app store and how it works. Please bring your own device and any passwords needed to use it. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Adults Registration is required. Interested in more tech help?
4 events,
Chicken Foot Dominoes
Chicken Foot Dominoes
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: Seniors No registration — just drop in.
Scratch 101
Scratch 101
Get started on your coding journey. We'll walk you through the basics of coding using Scratch, an easy block coding program for young ages. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required. Note: This event was originally posted for Dec. 2 but is taking place on Dec. 8.
Postponed Podcast Production 101 with Community Powered
Postponed 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 is required.
3 events,
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 […]
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.
4 events,
Spice It Up!
Spice It Up!
Once a month, we’ll give you a spice packet with recipe ideas, fun facts and — of course — the spice itself. Just stop by the second-floor staff desk to pick up your sample. Available first-come, first-served while supplies last. November's spice is rosemary. December's spice is nutmeg. Location: Adult Services - 2nd Floor Age […]
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: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-3 […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join us for a facilitated chess club! Jeffrey Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation, will teach you how to play or help you find an opponent. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in."
4 events,
Bookmobile/Techmobile Holiday Schedule
The Techmobile will be available for holds pick-up only Monday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 2 at the stops below. The regular Bookmobile will be out of service during these dates. Monday, Dec. 19 11 a.m.-Noon 2211 South Green Bay Road In the parking lot of the old Kmart 1-3:30 p.m. 4 Mile Road & […]
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.
Tips and Tricks for Searching the Internet
Tips and Tricks for Searching the Internet
What's the best way to use a search engine like Google to find your way around the internet? We'll show you how to phrase your search for the best results and what search engines can do for you. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Adults Registration is required. Interested in more […]