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: […]
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 […]
Family Storytime with Ms. Gail
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesJoin 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. No registration — just drop in.
Music, Movement and More with Lisa Friedrich
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesLisa Friedrich and her guitar bring the joy of music and movement to the library's young visitors. Lisa, an early childhood educator at Racine Unified School District, is a regular volunteer for the library's Summer Reading Program and is delighted to bring back her program and its beautiful tunes.
Lunch and Learn at Lunch Break
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesPick up lunch from the food truck at the library, then stick around to learn something new! At 11 a.m. is a bilingual STEM storytime, and at noon is a technology information session about how to use library resources and other technology. Example topics might cover tech help drop-ins, Libby, hoopla, the SHARE everywhere app, […]
Lunch Break at the Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesStop by the library on Wednesdays for lunch! Tables will be set up on the sidewalk in front of the library for casual outdoor dining. While you’re here, be sure to stick around to learn some new tech skills at Lunch and Learn. June 1 — Pico’s Tacos June 8 — Jaramillo’s Taco Truck June […]
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.
Spice It Up!
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesOnce 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. July's spice is basil. Available first-come, first-served until supplies run out.
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: […]