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Learn about Plants and Gardening with the Racine Urban Gardening Network
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineSummer Scares: Adult Book Discussion – “Ring Shout”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineSummer Scares: Young Adult Book Discussion – Witchy YA
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
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. […]
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, […]
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 - […]
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 - […]
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.
*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 - […]
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 […]
Summer Scares: Adult Book Discussion – “Ring Shout”
Summer Scares: Adult Book Discussion – “Ring Shout”
Join our discussion of ""Ring Shout"" by P. Djeli Clark, a gripping novel that portrays the fight of resistance fighters against the Klan in 1915. Email Rebecca.Leannah@RacineLibrary.info with any questions. 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 […]
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: Young Adult Book Discussion – Witchy YA
Summer Scares: Young Adult Book Discussion – Witchy YA
Delve into the world of witchcraft as we discuss our Summer Scares book of the month, ""Mooncakes"" by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu, and discuss your favorite YA books featuring witch characters. To grab a copy of the YA reads for Summer Scares, click here. To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up ""Summer […]