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Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineHealth Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineWeek of Events
Reading Challenge: NASA’s Artemis Project — To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
Reading Challenge: NASA’s Artemis Project — To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis was the goddess of the moon and twin of the sun god Apollo. Much like NASA's Apollo program, which took humans to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s, the Artemis spaceflight program will return humans to the moon and prepare us for our first travels to Mars and beyond. […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
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 […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
Tips and Tricks for Searching the Internet
Tips and Tricks for Searching the Internet
What's the best way to use a search engine like Google to find your way around the internet? We'll show you how to phrase your search for the best results and what search engines can do for you. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Adults Registration is required. Interested in more […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
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: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
The holidays are a time of traditions for many — and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge. Our gift to you is an audio-based presentation full of classic seasonal sounds from radio's past, designed to spur […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Carthage 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 […]
COVID-19 Safety During the Holidays
COVID-19 Safety During the Holidays
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., stop by the Racine Literacy Council's booth in the youth services department on the first floor. Here, take a survey and play COVID-19 myth-busters. All survey participants will be entered to win a gift basket. From 1-2 p.m., join the Racine Literacy Council in the Atrium to get up-to-date on COVID-19. […]
Scratch 101
Scratch 101
Get started on your coding journey. We 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: Kids Grades 3+ Registration is required.