Magic the Gathering Club
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIGather for Magic the Gathering! This club is suitable for new and experienced players alike. Bring your own cards, or try out the library's decks. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Grades 6-8 No registration — just drop in.
Pop-Up Arcade
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIGrab a controller and come hang out with some fellow gamers for a low-key, after-school gathering. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
Spice It Up! Garlic Powder
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIOnce 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. The September spice of the month is garlic powder. Location: Second-Floor Staff Desk Age range: Adults No registration. Available first-come, first-served […]
Chess Club
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIJoin us for a facilitated chess club! Jeffrey Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation, will teach you how to play or help you find an opponent. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in."
Make Stuff: Build-A-Puzzle
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WITurn a photo of your choice into a puzzle! Bring in a 4x4" photograph, and we'll scan the drawing into our laser engraver for it to cut out a puzzle with your image on it. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Registration opens Sept. 1 and is limited […]
“There Will Be Pizza” Party
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIWe've got free food! Come eat pizza, meet other library-goers and hear about other events and activities you might enjoy. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens Registration is required.
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WICarthage 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 […]
Postponed Tyrone Malone on Publishing His First Book: “Life from Cabrini Green”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIMalone invites you to discuss his life "from adolescent to adulthood in the notorious projects of Cabrini Green. The trauma & mayhem and surviving through it all." In this panel discussion, Malone looks forward to getting to know the patrons who heard his story, and expressing and incorporating with them back-stories and knowledge from the […]
Postponed Tyrone Malone on Publishing His First Book: “Life from Cabrini Green”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIMalone invites you to discuss his life "from adolescent to adulthood in the notorious projects of Cabrini Green. The trauma & mayhem and surviving through it all." In this panel discussion, Malone looks forward to getting to know the patrons who heard his story, and expressing and incorporating with them back-stories and knowledge from the […]
Video Game Tournament Battle
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIJoin 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 […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WICarthage 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 […]
Teen Craft & Chat: The Anti Bob Ross
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIIf Bob Ross had an evil twin, what horrors would his painting show reveal? Hold that image in your mind, because that's what we'll be painting. Forget the happy little trees — the landscapes we're making will be anything but peaceful. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens Registration is required.