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Mario Kart Gaming Night
Mario Kart Gaming Night
Join Racine Public Library, Gamesters Bay, RUSD eSports, and Racine Raiders Dancers for an Evening of Fun and Information. Room: Community Room - 2nd Floor Age range: Teens & Tweens Registration Recommendation
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No Bookmobile Tonight
No Bookmobile Tonight
On Tuesday, May 2, the Bookmobile will not be available for its 5:30-7:45 p.m. Roma Lodge stop. We apologize for the last-minute change. The Bookmobile will be back on its usual route for Wednesday, May 3.
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Chess Club
Chess Club
This open play chess club is facilitated by Jeff Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation. When you arrive, all you have to do is settle in for a match with any of the available players. Players of all levels are welcome. Room: The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) […]
Cars and Drones
Cars and Drones
Curious to know what it's like to control and even program a tiny vehicle? Come try out the library's drones and remote control cars to get a taste of coding and engineering. Room: The Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
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Learn to Type
Learn to Type
Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We'll have you typing like a pro in no time. Room: The Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
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Meaningful Locations Photography
Meaningful Locations Photography
Let's expand pride in Racine! Join Community Powered in bringing visibility to meaningful locations for the LGBTQ+ community in Racine. On May 5, share a photo of your meaningful location. Then, Community Powered will proudly share your meaningful location in its galleries on Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, June 1. A meaningful location is any […]
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Bookmobile Closed
Bookmobile Closed
On Saturday, May 6, the Bookmobile will not be available. The Bookmobile will be back on its usual route on Monday, May 8.
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Maker Monday
Maker Monday
Stop into the newly remodeled Innovation Lab to try coding, 3D printing, laser engraving, video games and more! Room: The Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Our monthly health pop-ups with Aurora Health Care provide free blood pressure screenings, health-themed swag, and all kinds of health information and resources. Each month, stop back in to learn something new about the health theme of the month and meet with organizations providing healthcare throughout the comumnity. Room: Adult Services Lake-Facing Windows - 2nd […]
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Closed for Staff Training
Closed for Staff Training
The library and Bookmobile will be closed on Friday, May 12 and Friday, Oct. 20 for staff training. We will not be available for phone calls, chat messages or social services during this closure.
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Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Growing Blueberries in Containers & Trenches
Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Growing Blueberries in Containers & Trenches
Rich in anti-oxidants, blueberries are one of the most popular berries in North America. However, growing blueberries in Southeast Wisconsin soil isn’t easy as it requires acidic soil. This session will provide details on how to grow blueberries in alternative soil media, how to choose the best varieties for containers and trench systems and when […]
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Chess Club
Chess Club
This open play chess club is facilitated by Jeff Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation. When you arrive, all you have to do is settle in for a match with any of the available players. Players of all levels are welcome. Room: The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) […]
Teen Game Night: Tower Challenge
Teen Game Night: Tower Challenge
Don't let us down! Using construction materials provided by the library, build a tower as tall as you can (safely) manage. Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
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Teen Craft & Chat: Shrinky Dink Charms
Teen Craft & Chat: Shrinky Dink Charms
Turn an artwork of your making into a charm you can wear on your phone, backpack and more. Supplies may be limited. Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
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Journey to Awareness with Racine Friendship Clubhouse
Journey to Awareness with Racine Friendship Clubhouse
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, stop by Racine Friendship Clubhouse's table to learn about mental illness. Spin the feeling wheel, pick up a ribbon, and join in a community coloring project. Room: Adult Services - 2nd Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
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Health and Family Resource Fair
Health and Family Resource Fair
Celebrate with us what the library does best: share resources. Explore resources for everyone in the family from more than 30 community organizations. Grab some free refreshments and swag, and enter our free raffles to win prizes donated by participating organizations. Raffle participants must be present to win when the results are announced at 1 […]
Renovation Celebration and Open House
Renovation Celebration and Open House
We're cutting the ribbon on the second floor renovation! After a year of construction, the Racine Public Library's second floor is transformed and ready for you to explore. Arrive early to join us for the welcome and ribbon-cutting, or stop by at any time to explore your library's new spaces. Stop into the Innovation Lab […]
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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, […]
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Meaningful Locations Photography Exhibit
Meaningful Locations Photography Exhibit
Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with the Racine Public Library, the LGBT Center of Southeast Wisconsin and Community Powered as we reveal Racine community members' Meaningful Locations. 2-2:30 p.m. — Photo viewing 2:30-4 p.m. — Brief walking tour to visit nearby Meaningful Locations 4-5 p.m. — Photo viewing and refreshments Do you have a photo you want […]
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Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
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TeenScene Closed
TeenScene Closed
TeenScene will be closed on Thursday, May 25. It will reopen for its normal hours (3-7 p.m.) on Tuesday, May 30.
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Bookmobile Closed
Bookmobile Closed
On Saturday, May 27, the Bookmobile will be closed. The Bookmobile will be back on its usual route on Tuesday, May 30.
Saturday Cartoon Time
Saturday Cartoon Time
Let's get cozy with cartoons, sugary breakfast cereal, and stress-free couch potato time. Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
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Closed for Memorial Day
Closed for Memorial Day
The library and Bookmobile will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. We will not be available for phone calls, chat messages or social services during this closure.
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Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
This open play chess club is facilitated by Jeff Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation. When you arrive, all you have to do is settle in for a match with any of the available players. Players of all levels are welcome. Room: The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) […]
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Summer Scares
Summer Scares
Don't miss out on a spine-chilling summer! First, read three titles curated by Booklist and the Horror Writers Association — you can pick from our selections for adults, young adults or middle grades. Then, dive deep with us into what makes horror so fascinating by joining book discussions, craft sessions and other activities. To find […]
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Join us at the library as we host a series of summer programs for everyone in your family. This year, the summer reading theme is “All Together Now,” which focuses on kindness, unity and friendship. Summer Reading Program is an annual initiative hosted by the Racine Public Library — and libraries around the world — […]
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." We're kicking off the activity with a round of Racine Monopoly, where you can visit locations around Racine to try activities and be entered to win prizes like a one-year family pass to the Racine Art Museum, gift cards to local businesses, plants and more. […]
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Play with different STEM activities this summer to earn badges and enter to win prizes. Activities include attending a Maker Monday session, checking out titles from Libby and hoopla, trying LinkedIn Learning or one of our technology classes, and more. You can use the tickets you earn from completing activities to enter drawings to win […]
Meaningful Locations Photography Exhibit at the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin
Meaningful Locations Photography Exhibit at the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin
Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with the Racine Public Library, Community Powered and the LGBT Center of Southeast Wisconsin as we reveal Racine community members' Meaningful Locations. Have any questions? Reach out to Barb@LGBTSEWI.org or Anthony.Cattani@WisconsinHumanities.org. Location: LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop […]
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