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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips and Tricks for Searching the Internet
Tips and Tricks for Searching the Internet
What's the best way to use a search engine like Google to find your way around the internet? We'll show you how to phrase your search for the best results and what search engines can do for you. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Adults Registration is required. Interested in more […]
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 […]
Book Discussion: Freaky Fall Horror
Book Discussion: Freaky Fall Horror
Ready for the next batch of horror reads and discussions? Explore three horrific titles from September through November, then meet with other readers to share your favorite parts. We'll automatically place the reading list on hold for you when you sign up, so you'll need a library card. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st […]
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 […]
Reading Challenge: NASA’s Artemis Project — To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis was the goddess of the moon and twin of the sun god Apollo. Much like NASA's Apollo program, which took humans to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s, the Artemis spaceflight program will return humans to the moon and prepare us for our first travels to Mars and beyond. […]
Senior Bingo
Senior Bingo
It’s Bingo time! Join us the first Thursday of every month for five rounds of Bingo, and maybe even win a prize if you’re one of our best players. The grand prize is a $10 Walmart gift card. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: 55+ No registration — just drop in.
Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio’s Golden Age, Presented by Steve Darnall
The holidays are a time of traditions for many — and there were plenty of entertaining traditions during the "Golden Age" of radio, from Jack Benny's annual shopping trips to Lionel Barrymore's portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge. Our gift to you is an audio-based presentation full of classic seasonal sounds from radio's past, designed to spur […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Foot Dominoes
Chicken Foot Dominoes
Come play a few sessions of Chicken Foot Dominoes with us! We provide the space and the games, and you bring yourself (and a few friends or neighbors, if you'd like). Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: Seniors No registration — just drop in.
Postponed Podcast Production 101 with Community Powered
Postponed Podcast Production 101 with Community Powered
Learn some of the standard methods and styles of creating a podcast with Anthony from Community Powered. Community Powered, a part of Wisconsin Humanities, is working with the Racine Public Library to empower our community. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: Teens, Adults Registration is required.
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 […]
Spice It Up!
Spice It Up!
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. Available first-come, first-served while supplies last. November's spice is rosemary. December's spice is nutmeg. Location: Adult Services - 2nd Floor Age […]