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Movies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
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
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. […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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.
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 - […]
Summer Scares: Pickle Autopsy
Summer Scares: Pickle Autopsy
Some dastardly devil has done away with the dills! Catch the cornichon criminal using your finest food forensics. (Editor's note: We are truly penitent for all the pickle puns.) To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up ""Summer Scares"" on our calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library. […]
Craft Time with Miss Keiko
Craft Time with Miss Keiko
Young library visitors can express their creativity and learn new skills in this craft session with Miss Keiko. If you like stories as well, stop in a little early to listen in for our Family Storytime! Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids & Tweens No registration — just drop in.
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 […]
Rainbow Read-In
Rainbow Read-In
For Pride Month, we're going to celebrate by taking a few hours to dive into a pile of recently released LGBTQIA+ books, graphic novels, manga - There's something for everyone! Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens 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 - […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 - […]
Minecraft Club for Grades 8-12
Minecraft Club for Grades 8-12
Young Minecraft enthusiasts, join us every Thursday 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 […]
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 […]
*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.