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Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Racine Public Library Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting
Racine Public Library Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting
The Racine Public Library Board of Trustees’ finance and personnel committee meets as needed. At their meetings, they discuss personnel matters — including changes in job descriptions and pay — as well as any budgetary matters. To see agendas and other details of these meetings, visit the board meetings webpage. Meetings are open to the […]
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.
5 events,
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center's pop-ups have been postponed. Have you explored the library's other career development resources?
Tuesday Tales
Tuesday Tales
Preschool-aged children are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some easy activities. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Preschool 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
3 events,
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Ayesha Montgomery's poetry workshop will uplift and energize you through the power of spoken word. Workshops include poetry readings, writing sessions and chances for you to share your work. Materials and refreshments will be provided. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & Adults, 16+ Registration is recommended.
5 events,
Senior Bingo
Senior Bingo
It’s Bingo time! Join us the first Thursday of every month for five free rounds of Bingo, and maybe even win a prize if you’re one of our best players. We've got new prizes for the new year — our best players will win scratch-offs from the Wisconsin State Lottery. Room: Community Room - Adult […]
Musical Family Storytime
Musical Family Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
1 event,
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Learn how to use a tablet to navigate webpages, check your emails, and more! You don't need any experience or a tablet of your own; we'll supply the devices for today's session. To register, call Taylor at (262) 833-8777. Interested in more tech help at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor […]
3 events,
Your Story. Your Voice. “Stronger” Book Release and Signing
Your Story. Your Voice. “Stronger” Book Release and Signing
Celebrate the young writers behind the book and journal "Stronger." The nine-to-12-year-olds who contributed are all first-time authors who have completed the Your Story. Your Voice. creative writing program. After a 30-minute welcome and presentation, there will be an opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by the authors. Room: Youth Services - […]
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: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.
0 events,
3 events,
Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
4 events,
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center's pop-ups have been postponed. Have you explored the library's other career development resources?
Tuesday Tales
Tuesday Tales
Preschool-aged children are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some easy activities. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Preschool 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
4 events,
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
Code with Drawing
Code with Drawing
This isn't just arts and crafts — once you put your marker to the paper, you're helping our robots come alive. Watch as our robots use your lines and symbols as a map and instruction manual for where to go and what to do. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: […]
6 events,
Musical Family Storytime
Musical Family Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Senior Scrabble and Chicken Foot Dominoes
Senior Scrabble and Chicken Foot Dominoes
Come play a few sessions of Chicken Foot Dominoes and Scrabble with us! We provide the space and the games, and you bring yourself (and a few friends or neighbors, if you'd like). Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults 55+ No registration — just drop in.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
0 events,
2 events,
Saturday Cartoon Time
Saturday Cartoon Time
Let's get cozy with cartoons, sugary breakfast cereal, and stress-free couch potato time. Room: TeenScene - By Lake Avenue Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
3D Printing 101
3D Printing 101
3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidgets, 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: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.
0 events,
4 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 […]
Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
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,
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center's pop-ups have been postponed. Have you explored the library's other career development resources?
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
iPad 101
iPad 101
Get ready to learn your way around an iPad! In this class, we'll learn how to download an app, install updates and navigate your device. Please bring your own device and any passwords needed to use it. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Adults Registration is required.
5 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 until supplies run out. Room: Adult Services - 2nd Floor Age range: Adults No registration — just drop […]
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
7 events,
Musical Family Storytime
Musical Family Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
3 events,
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Learn how to use a tablet to navigate webpages, check your emails, and more! You don't need any experience or a tablet of your own; we'll supply the devices for today's session. To register, call Taylor at (262) 833-8777. Interested in more tech help at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor […]
School’s Out! Craft Gathering with Miss Keiko
School’s Out! Craft Gathering with Miss Keiko
Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for a craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side. For March, Miss Keiko will teach you how to create small objects out of felt. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens No registration — just […]
Senior Movie Day: Cyrano
Senior Movie Day: Cyrano
All those 55 and up, join us for a movie! We’re setting up our full-size screen, projector — plus free popcorn and water — for your enjoyment. In today's film, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles with his ferocious wordplay and brilliant swordplay, yet feels unworthy of the affections of a friend: the luminous Roxanne. Room: Community […]
1 event,
Robotics Lab
Robotics Lab
Robotic technology is easy to learn and fun to explore. Come get a taste of engineering by trying different robots out at the Racine Public Library. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.
0 events,
4 events,
Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
4 events,
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center's pop-ups have been postponed. Have you explored the library's other career development resources?
Senior Paint ‘N’ Sip Tea
Senior Paint ‘N’ Sip Tea
Sip a beverage while painting a scene with the guidance of our in-house artist, Ken. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults 55+ Registration is required. Seats are limited to 10, so please reserve your spot early. Registration opens on Feb. 21.
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
7 events,
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Craft Time with Miss Keiko
Craft Time with Miss Keiko
Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for an easy craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Health Care
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Health Care
March is National Nutrition Month, National Kidney Month and National Noodle & Frozen Food Month! This pop-up will provide health materials, healthy recipes, and information on heart health, blood pressure and kidney health. Room: Adult Services Lake-Facing Windows - 2nd Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
3 events,
Musical Family Storytime
Musical Family Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
1 event,
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Learn how to use a tablet to navigate webpages, check your emails, and more! You don't need any experience or a tablet of your own; we'll supply the devices for today's session. To register, call Taylor at (262) 833-8777. Interested in more tech help at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor […]
3 events,
Building Closed for Weather
Building Closed for Weather
The Racine Public Library building and mobile libraries will be closed Saturday, March 25 for the weather. The building and mobile libraries will resume their normal hours on Monday, March 27.
*Canceled* Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Seed Starting 101
*Canceled* Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Seed Starting 101
All programs have been canceled on Saturday, March 25 due to the weather.
*Canceled* Open Gaming Lounge
*Canceled* Open Gaming Lounge
All programs have been canceled on Saturday, March 25 due to the weather.
0 events,
4 events,
Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
3 events,
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
*Canceled* Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
The Job Center's pop-ups have been postponed. Have you explored the library's other career development resources?
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
4 events,
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
Cars and Drones
Cars and Drones
Curious to know what it's like to control and even program a tiny vehicle? Come try out the library's drones and remote control cars to get a taste of coding and engineering. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
Seasonal Screams Book Discussion
Seasonal Screams Book Discussion
Do you like horror? Are you ready to discuss books both ghastly and frightening? Join our book discussion as we explore the horror genre. You can find the reading list at RacineLibrary.info/suggestions, and participants will suggest new books as we go. If you need a copy of any of the titles, please email Rebecca.Leannah@RacineLibrary.info. Room: […]
4 events,
Musical Family Storytime
Musical Family Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]
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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]
1 event,
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Sip and Swipe with the ADRC
Learn how to use a tablet to navigate webpages, check your emails, and more! You don't need any experience or a tablet of your own; we'll supply the devices for today's session. To register, call Taylor at (262) 833-8777. Interested in more tech help at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor […]
2 events,
Lego Club
Lego Club
We're bringing out our LEGO collection! Build and play whatever you imagine. No need to bring your own — the library will provide all the bricks you need. Children under seven are asked to have a caretaker present during the program. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Under 18 No […]
Coding Classes: Scratch 101
Coding Classes: 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 Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Kids & Tweens Grades 3+ Registration is required.
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