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3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Carthage 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
Teen Craft & Chat: The Anti Bob Ross
If 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.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Connecting Art to Public Spaces: Opening Reception
Connecting Art to Public Spaces: Opening Reception
Mahogany Gallery invites you to the opening reception of its art show, which will be on display in the youth and adult spaces of the Racine Public Library this fall. The exhibition features visual artworks by local, regional and national artists. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just […]
5 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Building Closed for Construction
Building Closed for Construction
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the library building will be closed for heavy construction. The Bookmobile will still be open for its usual stops. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Techmobile will be parked in Library Drive for browsing and holds pick-up, and the library will be available for calls and chat messages. Wednesday's programs […]
Techmobile on Library Drive
Techmobile on Library Drive
The Techmobile will be parked in Library Drive for browsing and holds pick-up on Wednesday, Oct. 5 while the building is closed for construction. The Bookmobile’s schedule will not change.
Call Center Open
Call Center Open
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the library will still be available for phone calls and chat messages while the building is closed.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Pokémon Club with Twin Dragon Games
Pokémon Club with Twin Dragon Games
Certified Pokémon Professors from Twin Dragon Games show you how to play the Pokémon card game, teach you the value of different cards, and encourage discussion of all things Pokémon. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Tweens, Grades 4-8 No registration — just drop in.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
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 […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
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 […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
Young Writers Guild
Young Writers Guild
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, […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
Whispering Closets — National Coming Out Day
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 […]
Video Game Tournament Battle
Video Game Tournament Battle
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 […]
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
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.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Pop-Up Arcade
Pop-Up Arcade
Grab 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.
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Spice It Up! Cinnamon
Spice It Up! Cinnamon
Once 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 October spice of the month is cinnamon. Location: Second-Floor Staff Desk Age range: Adults No registration. Available first-come, first-served until […]
2 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
3D Printing 101: Get Spooky
3D Printing 101: Get Spooky
Celebrate the spooky while learning the ins and outs of 3D printing. Room: The Innovation Lab - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Tweens, Teens Registration is required.
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
How to Spot Scams and Fraud
How to Spot Scams and Fraud
Scams and frauds are always evolving, and they can be hard to spot. From lottery and sweepstakes scams to IRS phone scams, it's possible to encounter fraud through phone call, email and other means. Samarria Hood-Williams from Johnson Financial Group is here to tell you about the most recent tricks to watch out for and […]
Teen Craft and Chat: Tombstone Terrarium
Teen Craft and Chat: Tombstone Terrarium
Make your own tombstone terrarium out of dirt, rocks and clay. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens Registration is required.
On Spirituality, Feminism and Writing with Jeanne Arnold, Racine’s Writer-in-Residence
On Spirituality, Feminism and Writing with Jeanne Arnold, Racine’s Writer-in-Residence
Jeanne Arnold, Racine's current writer in residence, shares what she's learned about spirituality, feminism and her time with writing and publishing here in Racine. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: Teens, Adults No registration — just drop in.
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Carthage 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 […]
Downtown Racine Haunted Walking Tour
Downtown Racine Haunted Walking Tour
Our local ghost hunters from SEWPIT (South East Wisconsin Paranormal Investigation Team) will take you on a downtown walking tour to see if we can spy some ghosts, starting at the plaza up the steps from the library. Participants will be limited to 30 per tour. Note that the library building will be closed during […]
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
NaNoWriMo Kickoff Write-In
NaNoWriMo Kickoff Write-In
Start NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) off right by joining your fellow creatives for a write-in. We'll have time to meet each other and talk about our projects before diving into quiet time together to work on our projects. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
4 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Health Screenings and Education with Carthage College
Carthage 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 […]
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]
3 events,
Summer Scares Reading Program
Looking 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 […]
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month
NaNoWriMo is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel (or other writing-based project) in just one month. For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Sign up at […]
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
Reading Challenge: Native American Heritage Month 2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in North America by reading books written by Indigenous authors and completing activities inspired by this celebration. Log your reading and activities in Beanstack throughout the month to earn badges. Location: Beanstack Age range: All Ages Registration […]