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2022 STEAM at Home Challenge
BeanstackComplete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set, or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org/reader365. Work from Home […]
Lunch and Learn at Lunch Break
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesPick up lunch from the food truck at the library, then stick around to learn something new! At 11 a.m. is a bilingual STEM storytime, and at noon is a technology information session about how to use library resources and other technology. Example topics might cover tech help drop-ins, Libby, hoopla, the SHARE everywhere app, […]
Maker Monday
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
Once Upon a Time, 125 Years Ago…
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOn Sept. 9, 1897, the Racine Public Library opened its doors for the first time. 125 years later, we're commemorating this day with the unveiling of our brand-new Techmobile and staged recreations of historic library photos. Throughout the evening, also enjoy our storytimes, crafts, vendors and food. Want to learn more about our anniversary and […]
Techmobile Unveiling
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOn Sept. 9, 1897, the Racine Public Library opened its doors for the first time. 125 years later, we're commemorating this day with the unveiling of our brand-new Techmobile and staged recreations of historic library photos. Stick around for a historical literary talk at 6 p.m., and throughout the evening enjoy our storytimes, crafts, vendors […]
Row the Root — A Library Paddle Fundraiser
The R.E.C. 1301 West 6th Avenue, Racine, WI, United StatesPaddle along the Root River, starting at the R.E.C. and concluding at the Sixth Street bridge. A Root River specialist will join us on the water to teach attendees about the river’s ecosystem and history. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. 24. Want to learn more about the library's 125th anniversary and how it's celebrating? […]
Maker Monday
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
Maker Monday
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesThe 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 […]
Young Writers Guild
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesWriting your next story or crafting a new poem? How about working on the storyboard for a graphic novel or the script for a screenplay? No matter your genre, if you're a writer, you're invited. Come share your work, gather ideas and hang out with other young writers. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, […]
Canceled Scratch 101
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesGet 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 Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Tweens Registration is required.
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.