STEAM
Coding Classes: Scratch Jr.
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesGet started on your coding journey. We walk you through the basics of coding using Scratch Jr., an easy block coding program for young ages. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades K-3 Registration is required.
Fortnite Tournament
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesShowcase your skills for the ultimate Fortnite showdown! Compete in an action-packed tournament to claim victory as the champion of the virtual battleground. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Tweens & Teens Registration is required.
The Great Turkey Launch
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesWhat does it take to construct the perfect turkey catapult? We'll judge your plastic-turkey-launching skills based on distance, accuracy and hilarity. Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
Computer Basics: Windows 11
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesLearn how to use the Windows 11 operating system. No equipment required — just stop in, and we'll use the library's computers to show you the ropes. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.
STEAM Workshops: Robotics Lab
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesExplore how different robots work by trying them out yourself. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Kids & Tweens Registration is required.
Maker Monday
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOn the second Monday of the month, stop in to try different STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) activities. Make something new, try out fun games and experiences, or spend some time at our Just Dance or Switch Sports station. On Sept. 11, we're bringing out the 3D printers, Dash the robot, and trying […]
Cutting the Cord: From Cable to Streaming
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesWe'll tell you everything you need to know about disconnecting from traditional cable and getting started with streaming services. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.
Racine Public Library on the Don Rosen Show
WRJN - 99.9FM and 1400AMThe library is joining Don Rosen on WRJN for his relaunch of the Don Rosen Show. The show will be 6-8 a.m. Monday through Friday, featuring library teammates for an hour each week to highlight programs and services the library offers beyond the world of books. This week - Melissa Donaldson, Head of Digital Services […]
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: Kids No registration — just drop in.
STEAM Workshops: 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: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
STEAM Workshops: 3D Printing 101
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United States3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidget toys, 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: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Tweens & Teens Registration is required.
Coding Classes: Coding Blocks
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCoding isn't just about a pageful of text and symbols. You can code even using hands-on tools like physical blocks and games. These methods are fun, easy ways to start learning coding. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades K-3 Registration is required.