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.
Do You Want to Learn about Insects?
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesAre you a fan of the creepy and the crawly? Ed Laznicka, a scientist from Johnson Wax, will be bringing you some of his favorites for an insect show-and-tell.
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 […]
Board Game Fright Night
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesThe library's Beyond Books collection has a riveting selection of horror games. We'll have these games set up for you to try tonight, so bring your friends and family, and get ready for some spooky fun. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library.
Noche de cuentos
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United States18 | miercoles 8 y 22 de junio, 6 y 20 De julio servicios para jóvenes Un tiempo para fomentar el interés por la lectura entre nuestras niñas a través de escuchar cuentos en español. ¡Todos bienvenidos! Evento en persona. Listen to stories in Spanish. Everyone is welcome!
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.
Camp NaNoWriMo
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United StatesIs the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]
Summer Scares: Horror Podcast Showdown
Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]
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: […]