Summer Scares: Two-Sentence Horror Story Competition
The art of two-sentence horror is easy to learn but hard to master. Do you think you have what it takes to strike fear into the hearts of readers? Submit a two-sentence horror story at the link below, and at the end of June, we'll declare a winner. For inspiration, read sample stories at https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoSentenceHorror/ […]
Break-Out Take-Out: Take-Home Escape Room in a Bag
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesCan you figure out how to unlock this goodie bag? Follow the clues to claim your prize. Visit the youth services desk on the first floor during June to pick up pencil bags covered in locks for you to solve. One per teen, first-come first-served, while supplies last.
Summer Scares Reading Program
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesLooking for a book to keep you on your toes? How about three? Join our Summer Scares event to read three spooky titles throughout the summer and discuss them with fellow horror fans. We have reading lists for middle grades, young adults, and adults. Also, watch out for other Summer Scares activities about all things […]
Scratch Jr. 101
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesYou're never too young to learn how to code. In this class, we'll teach youth the very basic building blocks of coding using the Scratch Jr. programming app. Open to K through third grade. Register Online
Lap-Sit Storytime
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesIntroduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali. For birth through 24 months to attend with a caregiver. No registration is required — just drop in!
Tuesday Tales
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesSit down with our storytelling librarians to enjoy songs, stories and fun activities.
Girls Who Code Club — Elementary School
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesLearn computer science skills, and you can change the world. Girls Who Code clubs like this one offer a supportive sisterhood where you'll not only build new skills but also make new friends and role models. Open to girls in grades three to five. Registration is required.
Girls Who Code Club — Middle School
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesLearn computer science skills, and you can change the world. Girls Who Code clubs like this one offer a supportive sisterhood where you'll not only build new skills but also make new friends and role models. Open to girls in grades six to eight. Registration is required.
Friends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOn 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.
Musical Family Storytime
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesSing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. No registration is required — just drop in.
2022 Summer Reading Program
BeanstackThe 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.
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. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]