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iPad 101
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesGet ready to learn your way around an iPad! In this class, we'll learn how to use the app store, install updates and navigate your device. Please bring your own device and any passwords needed to use it. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.
Spice It Up!
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. Available first-come, first-served until supplies run out. Room: Adult Services - 2nd Floor Age range: Adults No registration — just drop […]
Lunch Break at the Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesGrab 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 […]
Preschool & Toddler STEAM Time
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesIntroduce your little ones to science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) concepts through fun and interactive activities. Explore a variety of STEAM skills at stations throughout the Innovation Lab, including robotics, simple coding, and more. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Toddlers & Preschoolers No registration — just drop in.
Ruff Readers
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesSnuggle 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: Craft Night
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCreate a spooky, scary craft with us! 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. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Tweens, Teens & Adults Registration is required.
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesAyesha 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. Please bring your own supplies and refreshments. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor, The Business Center - […]
Girls Who Code (Summer Edition)
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesLearn the basics of coding robots, 3D printing and laser engraving on acrylic, metal and wood. This mini summer camp will feature creative activities throughout so that you can try your new STEM skills. Your registration signs you up for the whole summer. Slots are limited to 10, so sign up quickly. Room: The Innovation […]
*Canceled* Ruff Readers
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesSnuggle 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 (262) 636-9170 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st […]
Summer Scares: Teen Craft & Chat — Fae Doors
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesYou might have seen the cute ""fairy doors"" that decorate nooks and baseboards as if to invite wee creatures through. Fae lore warns us to watch out for who these doors attract — so if we're going to create doorways, let's make them more fitting for the fearsome creatures that might creep through! To find […]
All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — “Milk” Movie Screening
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesAll together now for LGBTQ+ pride month! We're celebrating queer rights with a screening of "Milk" — a film sharing the story of Harvey Milk, an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. 2008 • R • 2 hr 8 min To find more All Together Now […]
Cars and Drones
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCurious 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: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Tweens Grades 4-8 Registration is required.