Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

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 […]

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.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

The Job Center of Wisconsin is hosting pop-up services in the Racine Public Library! Stop in during their open sessions to get help with: Resume writing Interview preparation Strengthening your job search Applying for unemployment Registering on the Job Center of Wisconsin website They also offer virtual workshops for those who aren’t able to stop […]

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: Birth to 24 months No registration — just drop in.

Preschool-aged children are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some simple rhymes and fingerplays. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

On the second Tuesday of every month, the Friends of the Racine Public Library's board plans fundraisers, brainstorms promotions for the Friends and the Racine Public Library and sets strategy around advocacy and volunteering. Interested in joining? Email Friends@RPLFriends.org.

Writing 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, […]

Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

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.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

Curious to know what it's like to control and even program a robot? Come try out the library's drones and other robots to get a taste of coding and engineering. Want to know more about the library's STEAM programs and services? Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Tweens Registration is […]

A cozy evening of song, dance and movement 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.

Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

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.

Come play a few sessions of Dominoes with us! We'll be trying games like chicken foot, Mexican train and more. We provide the space and the games, and you bring yourself (and a few friends or neighbors, if you'd like). Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: Ages 55+ No registration — just drop […]

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

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 […]

Join us for a 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner at the Racine Public Library! Tonight's interactive show, "Death of a Gangster," is hosted by a professional murder mystery theater troupe. Your ticket covers food and admission, but be sure to browse our silent auction for souvenirs and other ways to support the library. Cocktail hour and […]

Share your coming-out story with the Racine Public Library in celebration of National Coming Out Day. In partnership with WI Humanities' Community Powered and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, the library is collecting oral histories from Racine's queer community. We can accept written stories, pre-recorded videos, or even schedule a time to record your […]

Join us for a video game tournament! There will be two brackets: Eight to 12-year-olds and 13- to 18-year-olds. Compete to the top of your bracket to win prizes (and bragging rights). Want to learn more about gaming at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor, The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st […]

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with traditional, folk, belly and pop dances, as well as tamales, crafts and more! ¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con bailes tradicionales, folclóricos, de belly y pop, tamales, manualidades y más! Location: Library Drive Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.