Health
Social-Emotional Activities: Oceans of Possibilities Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCan you jump on the turtles’ backs, hop through the seaweed, and “swim” with the dolphins? It’s going to take a lot of energy to get through this ocean obstacle course! This event is hosted in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension. Registration is required. Takes place outside on the library's lawn.
Exercising to Reduce Falls
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesMegan Kramp, co-owner and physical therapist at Neuro Advantage Rehabilitation, will tell you about the best way to take care of your body to reduce the risk of falls. She’ll teach you stretches and simple movements that you can do in a couple minutes every day to keep yourself in tip-top shape. For ages 55+.
Bookmobile at Health & Business Expo 2022
Dr. John Bryant Community Center 601 Caron Butler Drive, Racine, WI, United StatesThe Bookmobile will not be at its normal stop at this time. It can be found instead at the Health & Business Expo at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center.
Spice It Up! Cayenne Pepper
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOnce 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. The August spice of the month is cayenne pepper. Location: Second-Floor Staff Desk Age range: Adults No registration. Available first-come, first-served […]
Social-Emotional Activities: Ocean Animals Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesJoin us for an ocean adventure! We’ll start with a game of Feelings Charades, then search for ocean animals to guess how they are feeling. Can you find a happy hermit crab, sad seal, scared shark, mad manta ray and other sea creatures? Presented by Pam Wedig-Kirsch and Sarah Hawks from UW-Madison Division of Extension. […]
Blood Drive with the American Red Cross
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesWisconsin is facing a blood shortage, so your donation could make a huge difference. Donors at the library will receive a $10 gift card to their choice of merchant and will be entered to win a year's worth of gas and a $25 Kwik Trip gift card. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: […]
Medicare 101
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesAre you turning 65 or new to Medicare? Join Humana for a light, fun, informative session to explain its services and community resources available to people of all ages. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Adults No registration — just drop in.
No Bones About It: Anatomy for Kids
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesBones and muscles: believe it or not, we all have them. The Walden High School Medical Club gives the 101 on human anatomy, and attendees use their newfound knowledge of bones to help assemble a giant skeleton puzzle. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Ages 8-12 No registration — just […]
Racine Public Library and Techmobile at Party on the Pavement
Downtown Racine Racine, WI, United StatesCome find the Racine Public Library at Party on the Pavement! We'll be there with library card sign-ups, library merch for sale, and our brand-new Techmobile. Location: Downtown Racine Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
Spice It Up! Garlic Powder
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOnce 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. The September spice of the month is garlic powder. Location: Second-Floor Staff Desk Age range: Adults No registration. Available first-come, first-served […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCarthage 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 […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCarthage 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 […]